Overview

Having a master’s degree in Civil Engineering at The University of New Mexico improves your employment prospects and your potential wage earnings. It is commonly considered a necessary step in getting licensed as a professional engineer.
A sample of the research being done by faculty and students includes: computational mechanics, sustainable design and construction, river restoration, membrane processes for environmental treatment, and precision composite structures. Please see the Research tab for additional information about the research being conducted in the department.

Concentrations are available in six areas:

Construction Engineering and Management
Environmental
Geotechnical
Water Resources
Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics
Transportation and Traffic Engineering

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Statics

Civil Engineering

Constructions

Infrastructure Materials

Fluid Mechanics

Transportation Engineering
Hydraulic Energy and Hydrology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albuquerque, United States

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 361 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grade Point Average (GPA): An undergraduate baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) over the last two undergraduate years in science, math, and engineering courses.
GRE General Exam Scores: A minimum combined score of 300 on the verbal and quantitative sections is required. An official score report is required, sent directly from the testing center to UNM.

Language Skills for International Students: International students must meet all UNM Graduate Admissions Requirements including tests for English proficiency.

Three letters of recommendation which will be included as part of your online application.
Letter of intent.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29146 USD / year

≈ 29146 USD / year
Out-of-State

29146 USD / year

≈ 29146 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10084 USD / year

≈ 10084 USD / year

Living costs

Albuquerque

United States

870 - 1360 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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