Overview

The Geotechnical Engineering M.Sc. at the University of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip engineers with the expertise required to solve complex subsurface challenges. Students engage with advanced theoretical concepts and practical applications to ensure the stability and safety of various civil engineering structures.

Delivered through the School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science, the programme provides a flexible academic structure. Candidates can opt for a research-focused thesis track, which includes original investigation and a written dissertation, or a coursework-only non-thesis track designed for practitioners seeking to broaden their technical proficiency.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 22582 per year
National fee: USD 11128 per year
Local fee: USD 3938 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured around core competencies in soil behaviour and structural interaction. Students select from diverse groups to tailor their expertise in specific geotechnical areas. Modules may include:

Engineering
Advanced Soil Mechanics
Unsaturated Soil Mechanics
In-Situ Soil Testing
Soil Dynamics
Soil-Structure Interaction
Reinforced Soil Structures
Forensic Geotechnical Engineering
Earthquake Engineering

In addition to these core areas, students in the thesis track complete a module in Technical Communications to support their research and writing requirements. Elective options are broad, allowing for interdisciplinary study in areas such as mathematics, meteorology, or computer science to complement the engineering focus.

Careers with Geotechnical Engineering

Graduates are prepared for high-level roles within the civil and environmental engineering sectors. The programme focuses on developing the skills necessary for careers in foundation design, slope stability analysis, and seismic risk assessment. Professionals with this qualification typically find employment in engineering consultancies, construction firms, and government agencies responsible for infrastructure and public works.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

static and dynamic behavior of soils;
soil-structure interaction; constitutive modeling;
unsaturated soil mechanics;
large- and small-scale laboratory evaluations of soil properties;
the influence of physicochemical properties on mechanical behavior of soils and in situ testing and centrifuge modeling of static and dynamic behavior of soils, including pollutant transport processes.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-32

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norman, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

an undergraduate degree in civil engineering or an undergraduate degree in an associated area, plus
approved additional coursework
a 3.0 GPA or above from an accredited university or college
completed Statement of Goals or Purpose (500 words or less)
two letters of reference (master’s degree) or three letters of reference (doctoral degree) that address
applicant’s knowledge of engineering and scientific principles, analytical abilities, experimental
abilities, initiative and communication skills, plus additional comments that would be beneficial in
evaluating applicant’s skills
official Graduate Record Examinations scores (not older than five years)
admission to the University of Oklahoma Graduate College
TOEFL (iBT) score of at least 79 for students whose native language is not English

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22582 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11128 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

3938 USD / year

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Living costs

Norman

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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