Overview

Students entering the M.Eng. Civil Engineering degree at Pennsylvania State University must select and declare an area of specialization, with a number of courses to be selected from the selected area. The three areas of specialization are:

Infrastructure
Transportation Systems
Water and Environment

Learning outcomes

Graduates will be able to demonstrate understanding of advanced core principles and methods from selected sub-fields of Civil Engineering at a depth consistent with their course of study.
Graduates will be able to apply their knowledge of selected sub-fields of Civil Engineering to formulate and solve engineering problems.
Graduates will be able to analyze and synthesize knowledge within the field of Civil Engineering to address a complex problem of practical relevance.
Graduates will be able to demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication appropriate to their discipline.
Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and a commitment to, academic integrity and the standards for professional practice within Civil Engineering.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Soil Characteristics
Advanced Engineering
Transportation Networks and Systems Analysis
Traffic Flow Theory and Simulation
Analysis of Transportation Demand
Highway and Street Design
Roadside Design and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-25 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants are encouraged to submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students in engineering, physical sciences, or mathematics with a 3.00 grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale) may be considered for admission.

Applicants will upload official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, a statement of objectives, and three references for letters of recommendation when applying to the program.
In addition, all applicants must submit scores from the GRE General Test (verbal, quantitative, and analytical).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

48662 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48662 USD / year

≈ 48662 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27658 USD / year

≈ 27658 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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