Civil Engineering M.S.
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Swenson College of Science & Engineering (DCSE)315 - Master of Science
Preferred undergraduate degree in a related discipline
Applicants must have earned a BS degree in engineering (e.g., civil, mechanical, chemical, environmental) or the sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics, mathematics).
Preferred undergraduate GPA
3
Preferred English language test for admission
No Preferred Test
TOEFL - Total - Score
79
TOEFL - Reading - Score
19
TOEFL - Writing - Score
21
IELTS - Total - Score
6.5
IELTS - Reading - Score
6.5
IELTS - Writing - Score
6.5
Is a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Is a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Description of other application requirements
The MS program is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in Civil Engineering or another engineering discipline who are prepared to enroll immediately in Civil Engineering 5xxx courses. Students with undergraduate degrees in science disciplines (e.g., physics, chemistry, math) may require additional prerequisite coursework, some of which can be taken concurrently with graduate courses.
Students should consult with the CE director of graduate studies or a faculty member in their subdiscipline for a review and assessment of their specific academic background and prerequisite coursework needs. Students with undergraduate degrees in fields other than engineering should expect to complete several UMD courses (or their equivalents) prior to enrollment.
Applicants should submit the following:
- Personal Statement (Education and Career Goals, limit one page)
- Diversity of Views and Experiences (DOVE) Statement (Statement of Purpose, limit one page)
- CV or resume (list technical publications and conference presentations)
- Unofficial transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation (waived for current UMD BSCE students, unless applying to the integrated BSCE/MS program).
To be considered for financial support, applications are due January 5 for the following fall semester and May 31 for the following spring semester. Domestic applicants who do not require financial support are able to apply as late as April 15 for the following fall and October 15 for the following spring but are encouraged to apply by the above earlier deadlines.
Submission of GRE scores is optional.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Visit the English Proficiency Requirements page for more information: z.umn.edu/proficiency-reqs
Minimum required scores on TOEFL exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 are as follows:
Overall: 4.5
Reading: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
The exam date should be within two years of the program start date.
Students should consult with the CE director of graduate studies or a faculty member in their subdiscipline for a review and assessment of their specific academic background and prerequisite coursework needs. Students with undergraduate degrees in fields other than engineering should expect to complete several UMD courses (or their equivalents) prior to enrollment.
Applicants should submit the following:
- Personal Statement (Education and Career Goals, limit one page)
- Diversity of Views and Experiences (DOVE) Statement (Statement of Purpose, limit one page)
- CV or resume (list technical publications and conference presentations)
- Unofficial transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation (waived for current UMD BSCE students, unless applying to the integrated BSCE/MS program).
To be considered for financial support, applications are due January 5 for the following fall semester and May 31 for the following spring semester. Domestic applicants who do not require financial support are able to apply as late as April 15 for the following fall and October 15 for the following spring but are encouraged to apply by the above earlier deadlines.
Submission of GRE scores is optional.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Visit the English Proficiency Requirements page for more information: z.umn.edu/proficiency-reqs
Minimum required scores on TOEFL exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 are as follows:
Overall: 4.5
Reading: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
The exam date should be within two years of the program start date.