Master of Science in Civil Engineering

The School of Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering offers graduate programs leading to the MS or ME degree in civil engineering. The graduate program leading to the Ph.D. in Engineering Science with concentration in civil, environmental and infrastructure engineering is offered through the College of Engineering. The graduate programs are designed to provide advanced courses and research opportunities in the areas of structural engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and water resources engineering. For additional information about MS, ME, and Ph.D.The Civil and Environmental Engineering program is designed to provide advanced study in the areas of structural engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering. Students may choose between completing a MS in Civil Engineering (with thesis) or a ME in Civil and Environmental Engineering (non-thesis option).

The School requires that applicants to the M.S. in Civil Engineering program hold a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering (or equivalent), or have completed all undergraduate degree requirements prior to registration, with minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (A = 4.0) for the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work. Students having a GPA between 2.7 and 3.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants whose primary spoken language is not English must provide an official TOEFL score of at least 80 (internet based), 550 (test center) or 220 (computer based). The TOEFL score must be less than two years old from the test date to the month of admission (when coursework begins). IELTS are accepted in place of the TOEFL and must be a minimum of 6.5. Minimum requirements for GRE verbal and analytical writing may be waived if the student’s TOEFL score is greater than 570 (test center) or 230 (computer based) or 82 (internet testing) or IELTS score is greater than 7.0, and he/she possesses good communication skills.

Deadlines: Fall - March 1; Spring - September 1; Summer - March 1.