Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • Master of Science in Civil Engineering is offered by the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of approved coursework
  • Two options are available:- Research Thesis (Plan I) and Paper/Report (Plan II)
  • Research Thesis (Plan I):- The thesis option is a research-focused program that includes conducting original research, writing a research thesis and defending the thesis to the student’s graduate supervisory committee
  • Paper/Report (Plan II):- The paper/report, or non-thesis, option requires a research paper, policy and practice paper, or equivalent culminating experience, which is graded by the student’s graduate advisor
  • Graduates will be able to Specify or design an experiment to meet a need, conduct the experiment, and analyze and explain the resulting data
  • Graduates will also be able to Synthesize advanced technical knowledge in a traditional or emerging area of knowledge in a specialized area of civil or environmental engineering
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2140805 INR
Hostel & Meals864378 INR
Insurance127950 INR
Application Fee5859 INR
International fee10986 INR
Books & supplies87888 INR
Personal Expense65916 INR
Total1162977 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • An applicant must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) of ABET Inc. and have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or at least 3.0 for the last 60 hours completed
  • An applicant who is not a graduate of EAC/ABET-accredited programs must have Graduate Record Examination general test scores of 300 or higher and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.   
ExamsTOEFL: 79

IELTS: 6.5

GRE: 300
150 Verbal; 150 Quantitative).
PTE: 59

Additional info
  • Applicant data sheet and statement of purpose (SOP is a required essay which is usually 1-2 pages in length and serves an opportunity to describe the background, reasons for wanting to attend a certain program, and what goals post-graduation may be)
  • One transcript (official or unofficial) for each U.S. or international institution of higher education (including community colleges) at which 15 or more credit hours have been completed
  • Individual mark sheets and diplomas
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Official GRE or GMAT scores
  • Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation are required (At least one letter should be from a professor in undergraduate major or your proposed field of graduate study)
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