Overview

An individual may pursue the degree of master of science (M.S.) as either a full-time or part-time student through a customized balance of coursework, design projects, and directed research.

Program participants are also required to supplement their technical work with coursework on project management topics addressed in the graduate engineering core curriculum.

Key Features

The Department of Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering at Santa Clara University offers graduate programs in the areas of structural engineering, general civil engineering, and construction management.

The focus of the educational effort is on modeling, analysis, and practical methods used to design and construct structures and other civil engineering-related infrastructure systems.

As such, many of the courses offered are beneficial to civil and construction engineers and construction managers interested in advancing their knowledge and enhancing their technical skills.

Programme Structure

Areas of interest:

The structural engineering track

The general civil engineering track

The construction engineering and management (CEM) track

The water and environmental engineering (WEE) track

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Clara, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction Sustainable Development View 155 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, and sustainable engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-accredited four-year program or its equivalent.

An overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 (based on a 4.0 maximum scale)

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)-general test

For students whose native language is not English, Test of English as a Foreign (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) exam scores are required before applications are processed.

In very rare cases, applicants not meeting the above requirements may be given conditional acceptance in the M.S. program. A formal acceptance may then be given upon the successful completion of a defined course of studies.

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

56430 USD / year

≈ 56430 USD / year
Out-of-State

56430 USD / year

≈ 56430 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56430 USD / year

≈ 56430 USD / year

Living costs

Santa Clara

United States

1100 - 1600 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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Scholarships Information

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