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Civil Engineering stands as the most ancient engineering discipline. Structures like Egypt's pyramids and Roman aqueducts represent early civil engineering achievements. Initially, the term "civil" differentiated these civilian projects from military undertakings. In modern times, civil engineering covers an extensive array of initiatives aimed at public welfare and safety. Professionals in this field oversee the planning, design, and building of infrastructure including bridges, skyscrapers, road networks, traffic management systems, and water treatment plants. They also tackle challenges related to toxic waste and air quality. The field branches into specialties like structural design, construction management, transportation systems, environmental protection, hydraulics, and geotechnical engineering. Civil Engineers additionally contribute to varied sectors ranging from city development to aircraft design.
Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor’s degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.
GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.
English proficiency test scores accepted by the University: