Overview

The Civil Engineering program of the University of Minnesota provides preparation for students to either pursue a career in industry or continue their graduate studies in a doctoral program.

There are three different M.S. degree plan options:

The M.S. Plan A is a research-focused degree. It combines coursework with a thesis project based on independent research. Typical degree completion is one-and-a-half to two years for full-time students, and three to four years for part-time students. Full-time students may receive funding from the department.

The M.S. Plan B is more design-oriented and is typically pursued by full-time students who intend to continue to the Ph.D. program. It combines coursework with completion of one or more projects, determined in consultation with the faculty advisor. Previous projects have included literature reviews, analysis of applied engineering problems, and computer modeling projects. Typical degree completion is one-and-a-half to two years for full-time students, and three to four years for part-time students.

The M.S. Plan C is a coursework-only program. It is recommended for working professionals who wish to pursue their graduate degree on a part-time basis. It is also an option for full-time students who do not intend to continue to the Ph.D. program. Typical degree completion is one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students. Plan C students generally do not receive financial support from the department.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Rock Mechanics

Groundwater Mechanics

Pavement Design, Engineering, and Management

Hydraulic Structures

Wave Methods for Nondestructive Testing
Numerical Methods for Free and Moving Boundary Problems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-03 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 358 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee: $75 for U.S. applicants, $95 for international applicants

Transcripts

English Language test scores (TOEFL,MELAB,IELTS)

Statement 1: Provide a statement outlining your immediate educational goals and long-range career objectives in relation to your chosen field

Statement 2 (OPTIONAL): Enrolling and graduating a diverse student body is central to the University of Minnesota's mission. Please write a statement that identifies the distinctive qualities, characteristics, and life experiences you would contribute to your graduate program and to the education of fellow students at the University of Minnesota

Description of Research or Work Experience

Resume or CV

Three letters of recommendation are required

Tuition Fee

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International

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9558 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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