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The Master of Engineering program is structured to provide students with an in-depth understanding of their chosen discipline along with research methodology training. To earn the degree, candidates must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge across their field and prove their capacity for independent investigation. They must also develop strong communication skills, both verbal and written. While coursework completion, residency, and technical prerequisites are mandatory, they alone do not qualify for degree conferral.
Within the department, the civil engineering master's program offers eight specialized concentration areas. These specializations address distinct facets of modern civil engineering practice in contemporary society.
You are an international graduate applicant if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or applicant for permanent residency)
AND
you have not graduated from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas
AND
hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent)
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by:
Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80 (in person or Home Edition) from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score), or
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, or
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test), or
GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval), or
GMAT Verbal Score of at least 22 (subject to departmental approval), or
Acquiring alternative verification during the admission process from the Graduate and Professional School via a departmental request.