Program Overview
The Civil Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute 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 7
- Tuition: USD 26,226 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,226 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Worcester, 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
- Advanced structural analysis
- Finite element method and applications
- Advanced design of steel structures
- Advanced design of reinforced concrete structures
- Prestressed concrete structures
- Structural design for fire conditions
- Integration of design and construction
- Pavement analysis and design for highways and airports
- Advanced principles of water treatment
- Advanced principles of wastewater treatment
- Biosystems in environmental engineering
- Industrial waste treatment
- Surface water quality modeling
- Groundwater flow and pollution
- Hazardous waste: containment, treatment and prevention
- Contaminant fate and transport
- Water chemistry
- Physical and chemical treatment processes
- Treatment system hydraulics
- Water resources management
- Advanced project management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
Application Requirements
- Completed online application
- Official transcripts for all post-secondary colleges or universities
- Application fee of $70 (online by credit card, or by check or money order payable to WPI)
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
- Letters of Recommendation
- TOEFL/IELTS
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,226 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,226 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,226 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,226 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Worcester Polytechnic Institute 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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, United States
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-24
- Language English
- Duration 15 months