Storrs,
CT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Civil Engineering - Transportation and Urban Infrastructure in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
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Storrs United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,746
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Civil engineers create and implement sustainable infrastructure solutions that address society's changing demands while preserving ecological balance. UConn provides multiple graduate-level civil engineering programs, with master's candidates particularly urged to deepen their expertise through rigorous research. Those who engage in master's-level research frequently progress to doctoral programs or secure R&D positions in governmental and private organizations.
Students focusing on Transportation and Urban Engineering enroll in specialized classes covering urban transit planning, roadway design, and traffic management systems. Faculty expertise spans geospatial data applications, eco-friendly transit solutions, accident forecasting models, transport safety measures, city planning concepts, and area development strategies. The cutting-edge Transportation Systems Laboratory is available for academic projects, team research, and hands-on learning. This transportation research unit collaborates closely with the Connecticut Transportation Institute.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicant must hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related area from a college or university of recognized standing.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent is recommended for admission into the MS program and a GPA of 3.5 or equivalent is recommended for admission into the PhD program.
Applicants must submit official transcripts in sealed envelopes covering all previous undergraduate and/or graduate work.
Three letters of recommendation are required, preferably from faculty with whom the candidate has worked with or taken course(s). There is no specific form for the letters of recommendation. Letters are uploaded directly by the referees as part of the online application.
A personal statement is also required. This should explain the reason why you want to go to graduate school and what area of concentration you are interested in.
International applicants must submit their Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores in order for the Graduate School to release their application to the department. Minimum scores for both the MS degree and PhD degree are: paper-based >500, computer-based >213 and internet-based >80.
If you submit results from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), you need an average overall band score of at least 6.5. Only the scores from the Academic Module, not the General Training Module, are applicable.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent is recommended for admission into the MS program and a GPA of 3.5 or equivalent is recommended for admission into the PhD program.
Applicants must submit official transcripts in sealed envelopes covering all previous undergraduate and/or graduate work.
Three letters of recommendation are required, preferably from faculty with whom the candidate has worked with or taken course(s). There is no specific form for the letters of recommendation. Letters are uploaded directly by the referees as part of the online application.
A personal statement is also required. This should explain the reason why you want to go to graduate school and what area of concentration you are interested in.
International applicants must submit their Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores in order for the Graduate School to release their application to the department. Minimum scores for both the MS degree and PhD degree are: paper-based >500, computer-based >213 and internet-based >80.
If you submit results from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), you need an average overall band score of at least 6.5. Only the scores from the Academic Module, not the General Training Module, are applicable.
Tuition
USD
40,746