Civil Engineering
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    Civil Engineering

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    United States of America
    United States of America, Aberdeen
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,075 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

    Civil Engineering

    About

    Program Overview

    The Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering includes four areas of study: water resources, structures, geotechnical, and management engineering.

    The civil engineering program places students in a competitive environment where they will meet and interact with practicing engineers, businesses, and government agencies and participate in professional engineering organizations and research. Civil engineering is essential in many projects, from bridges to energy systems and the infrastructure for a cleaner environment.

    The Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology-Engineering Accreditation Commission (ABET-EAC).

    Disciplines

    College of Engineering and Computer Science

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You have decided to experience your college education in another country and UTRGV is ready to support you on this journey. We'll help make the process here as seamless as possible by guiding you through the application process and helping with academic advisement in your chosen major.

    An applicant is considered an international student if the applicant meets the following conditions:

    • Not a citizen, permanent resident, or have an application on file to become a permanent resident of the United States, and
    • Will be attending UTRGV on a visa. Most international students attending UTRGV are on an F-1 student visa or a J-1 visa.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 61

    Career

    Possible Career Options

    Civil Engineers design, build and maintain the foundations for our civilization. From roads to energy systems and infrastructures for a cleaner environment they are tasked with helping our civilization grow. Students in the Civil Engineering program can explore four areas of study: water resources, structures, geotechnical, and management engineering.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply

    • Fill out the UTRGV international application online at applytexas.org.
    • Pay a $50 non-refundable application fee through ApplyTexas.
    • Submit official scores from one of the following English Proficiency Exams unless you qualify for an exemption:
      • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
      • IELTS; or
      • Duolingo English Test
    • If you attended a foreign high school or college, you must send your transcript to get evaluated by SPANTRAN, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), or World Education Services (WES). SPANTRAN, FCSA, or WES are the only companies accepted by UTRGV for foreign evaluations.
    • For First-Year Students: Admissions Essay A or B through ApplyTexas. 
    • For First-Year Students and Transfer students with less than 24 college hours noted on their foreign evaluation: For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568.

    Civil Engineering

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

    Go to Official Website