Civil Engineering (MEng) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    Civil Engineering (MEng) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    Civil Engineering (MEng) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    The Civil Engineering (MEng) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Worcester , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 24, 2027.

    About Civil Engineering (MEng)

    WPI's ABET-accredited master of engineering in Civil Engineering is a practice-oriented degree designed to prepare you for career success by developing core fundamental knowledge and applied teamwork and leadership skills. You can choose from two concentrations: Master Builder, designed for engineering and construction professionals who want to become more effective team leaders, and Environmental, which focuses on water resources, pollution prevention, and municipal and industrial treatment processes. To fit your busy life, your thesis or non-thesis degree may also be pursued part or full-time, all classes are held at night, and many are even available via streaming video. Graduate Admissions
    WPI's master of engineering in Civil Engineering encourages you to customize your program of study while gaining a firm foundation in civil engineering basics and real-world problem solving. Plus, all classes are held at night, and many are available via streaming video to fit your busy life. To focus your studies and suit your goals, you can pursue one of two concentrations (Master Builder and Environmental), and choose specialized courses, such as Advanced Design of Steel Structures, Structural Design for Fire Conditions, and Open Channel Hydraulics.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Civil Engineering (MEng) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 84

    English Program Requirements

    Any international applicant seeking to attend WPI on an F-1 student Visa must submit official TOEFL scores or IELTS scores. However, if applicants have two years of continuous full-time college study completed within the last five years, in a country whose official language is English, he or she can apply for a TOEFL/IELTS waiver.

    • TOEFLS are waived for individuals who have been in the US for three or more years working.

    WPI requires a minimum TOEFL score of 84 or IELTS score of 7. The School of Business requires a GMAT score of 500 or its equivalent on the GRE. There are no minimum GRE scores, but the average for admitted international students over the past three years has been 150 verbal, 165 quantitative, and 3.0 analytical. 

    Tuition and Fee Information for Civil Engineering (MEng) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply for Civil Engineering (MEng) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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    Civil Engineering (MEng) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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    Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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