Overview

The Civil Engineering building, which opened in 2010, has advanced labs available for student use, including:

Structural strong floor and reaction wall with two 15-ton gantry cranes

Hydraulic lab with large-scale flume

Infrastructure materials lab

Pavement engineering lab

Geomaterials lab (soil and rock testing)

Environmental lab (water chemistry)

Key Features

The curriculum of the Civil Engineering program at the University of Minnesota includes an emphasis on sustainability, and we offer four core tracks:

Environmental/Water Resources

Geotechnical

Structural

Transportation systems

The Civil Engineering program at the University of Minnesota is intended for students pursuing a research emphasis and seeking in-depth knowledge in an area within civil engineering. This degree may be pursued under a thesis-based plan or a project-based plan.

Acquired Skills

This program aims to develop student proficiency in the following categories:

Knowledge and Scholarly Formation

Research and Methodological Skills Relevant to Field

Communication Skills

Leadership and Collaborative Skills

Cultural Competence and Global Context Formation of the Field

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Project Management

Advanced Concrete Materials and Repair

Structural Dynamics

Seismic Design and Analysis

Bridge Analysis and Design

Prestressed Concrete Structures

Post-Tensioned Concrete Structures

Advanced Steel Design

Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design

Structural Systems

Advanced Structural Analysis and Design

Wood and Timber Design

Reinforced Masonry Design

Water Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Duluth, United States

Disciplines

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

The MS program is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in Civil Engineering or another engineering discipline.

Personal Statement (limit to one page)

Diversity Statement (limit to one page)

CV or Resume - Please list your technical publications and conference presentations. CV or resume should be uploaded in the Materials section.

Unofficial transcripts - If admitted, the University will then require official transcripts.

Proof of English Language Proficiency - Required only for international applicants where native language is not English (see tab below for more information)

Two letters of recommendation - Not required from current UMD Civil Engineering undergraduate students unless applying for the Integrated BS/MS Degree (IDP) program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35162 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35162 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

22890 USD / year

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Living costs

Duluth

United States

965 - 1380 USD / month

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

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