Program Overview
The Civil Engineering at Pennsylvania State University is a MEng programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Civil Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 33,386 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 19,882 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: University Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Civil Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sustainable Residential Subdivision Design
- Residential Construction Design Project
- Transportation Design
- Traffic Operations
- Construction Project Management
- Foundation Engineering
- Construction Engineering Materials
- Engineering Materials for Sustainability
- Construction Engineering Capstone Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates should possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students with a 3.00 junior/senior grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale) and appropriate course backgrounds may be considered for admission. Exceptions to the minimum 3.00 grade-point average may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.
All applicants must provide the department with official transcripts of all their previous course work (in duplicate), a statement of objectives, and three letters of recommendation at the time of application. In addition, all applicants must submit scores from the General Graduate Record Examinations Aptitude Test (verbal, quantitative, and analytical).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 33,386 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 19,882 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 33,386 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 19,882 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Pennsylvania State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
State College, United States
The Pennsylvania State University is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855 as the Farmers' High...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months