Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Civil Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,487
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Virtually all infrastructure systems rely on, are embedded in, or are made from earth-based materials. Underground structures such as tunnels, deep foundations, and pipelines are built within the earth. Earth provides support for highway pavements and buildings, and it is the primary material for constructing dams, levees, and embankments. Additionally, similar expertise is applied to handle and securely dispose of soil-like waste materials. Geotechnical engineers design these structures by performing analyses grounded in mechanical and mathematical principles. These evaluations depend on input data that characterizes the properties of earth materials, typically gathered through laboratory and field experiments. Subsequent modeling of materials, systems, and design methods aims to enhance soil performance while minimizing expenses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
"Certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets, and diplomas from your school. Mississippi State recommends all school credentials from non-U.S. institutions be submitted through a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member (NACES member agency, https://www.naces.org/members) for a course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation. MSU's preferred transcript evaluation service is TEC or MyIEE.
An official ACT score of 20 or higher, or SAT score of 1030 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships).
International undergraduate students applying to Mississippi State University must demonstrate English language proficiency in order to register for academic courses. The following methods of a demonstration are approved:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum band score of 6.5.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum 79 for Internet-based test"
Tuition
USD
27,487