Program Overview
The Civil Engineering at Santa Clara University is a MSc programme in Engineering, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 892 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 892 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Santa Clara, 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
- Finite Element Methods
- Engineering Business and Economics
- Structural Dynamics
- Designing for Sustainable Construction
- Advanced Dynamics
- Fracture Mechanics of Solids
- Masonry Engineering
- Earthquake Engineering Design
- Introduction to Blast Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A bachelor\'s degree in civil 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
- 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.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 892 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 892 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 892 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 892 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, United States
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