Geotechnical Engineering (M.ENG.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology offers the Master of Geotechnical Engineering (M.ENG.) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Chicago, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for geotechnical engineering (m.eng.) and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.
About Geotechnical Engineering (M.ENG.)
Illinois Techs Master of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering program provides background knowledge and training to prepare students to analyze, design, and construct structures, and to provide solutions to problems in geotechnical engineering and environmental geotechnics.
The subjects include engineering behavior of soil and rock, geomechanics, foundations, earth support structures, dams, tunnels, slope stability, geotechnical earthquake engineering and soil dynamics, site improvement, geosynthetics, groundwater, pollutant transport, chemical behavior of soil, and waste disposal facilities. Laboratory experiments and computer analyses/modeling are incorporated.
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Geotechnical Engineering (M.ENG.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
Admissions requirements ensure that incoming students are well-prepared and qualified to succeed in their chosen program. Prospective students must review each program of interest to determine whether they meet admissions requirements as outlined in the course bulletin.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Geotechnical Engineering (M.ENG.)
Our graduate Master of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering program will prepare you for such careers as:
- Geotechnical engineer
- Managing engineer (geotechnical engineering)
- Senior engineer (geotechnical/structural)
Tuition and Fee Information for Geotechnical Engineering (M.ENG.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago