MSc in Civil Engineering (Thesis Track) in Kingsville United States | Texas A&M University Kingsville

Texas A&M University Kingsville | Kingsville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 10,968
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

Our department provides a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, a comprehensive program that enhances students' knowledge in geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering, along with construction management.

M.S. Civil Engineering students may apply no more than 3 graduate-level courses (9 SCH) from disciplines outside Civil Engineering toward their degree. The initial three graduate-level courses (9 SCH) must be within Civil Engineering.

Thesis Track requires 30 credit hours in total, including 8 graduate-level courses (24 SCH) and successful defense of a thesis proposal and thesis (CEEN 5306, 6 SCH).

Research Project Track consists of 36 credit hours, with 11 graduate-level courses (33 SCH) and successful defense of a research project report (CEEN 5305, 3 SCH).

Course-Only Track totals 36 credit hours, requiring 12 graduate-level courses (36 SCH) and passing a comprehensive exam covering geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering topics.

Program outcomes:
Upon earning the M.S. in Civil Engineering, graduates will exhibit the following advanced skills beyond bachelor's-level expectations:

Enhanced problem-solving and research capabilities in civil engineering.
Proficiency in designing complex systems within geotechnical, structural, transportation, or water resources engineering.
Refined professional communication abilities.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Completion of a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering or a closely related field Graduate students with baccalaureate degrees from other fields may be asked to complete preparatory undergraduate coursework
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.6 on a 4.0 scale
English proficiency for more information see Graduate Admissions link
Students not satisfying qualifications for full admission may be admitted with stipulations on a case by case basis

Test of English as a Foreign Language - A score of 79 internet-based or 550 paper-based is the university minimum requirement for all graduate students.
IELTS - The minimum score required is a 6.0 overall band score Texas AM University Kingsville only accepts scores submitted electronically by the IELTS test center.
DET - The university most competitive applicants have DET scores of at least 100.

Tuition USD 10,968

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