Program Overview
The Civil Engineering at University of Maine is a MEng programme in Engineering over 24 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 24,498 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,664 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Orono, 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
- Environmental Aquatic Chemistry
- Environmental Microbiology
- Water Pollution
- Experimental Analysis of Structures
- Introduction to Composite Materials in Civil Engineering
- Design of Wood Structures
- Structural Dynamics
- Prestressed Concrete Structures
- Bridge Engineering
- Numerical Methods in Engineering
- Physical Hydrology
- Water Resources Sustainability
- Coastal Engineering
- Earthwork Design
- Thermal Soil Mechanics
- Deep Foundations
- Foundations and Underground Structures
- Retaining Earth Structures
- Ground Improvement Techniques
- Selected Studies in Civil Engineering
- Advanced Structural Analysis
- Advanced Composite Materials in Civil Engineering
- Advanced Topics in Steel Design
- Fracture Mechanics
- Advanced Soil Mechanics
- Advanced Soils Mechanics Laboratory
- Graduate Thesis/Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Initial screening of applicants is done by the Department. Final determination of admissibility is made by the Graduate School of the University of Maine. The deadline for fall admission is February 1. Applications received after that date will be considered if space is available.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,498 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,664 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,498 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,664 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maine 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 University of Maine
University of Maine
Orono, United States
public research university in Orono, Maine, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
