MSc in Civil Engineering - Infrastructure Materials Engineering in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin

The Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering's graduate program has a global reputation for shaping students into pioneering leaders across engineering practice, research, and academia. We encourage ambitious, high-achieving students to apply for our M.S.E. and Ph.D. programs.
Today's intricate challenges at the intersection of urban development, water resources, and energy systems require engineers with both specialized expertise and broad perspectives. CAEE equips students with the foundational knowledge and collaborative skills necessary to develop groundbreaking solutions, advanced technologies, and sustainable infrastructure systems. Our approach combines innovative teaching methods with research spanning theoretical foundations to practical applications.
Graduate students can engage with numerous research centers, fostering exploration within their specialized interests while joining a vibrant academic community. Featuring cutting-edge facilities, our graduate program prepares engineers to lead in diverse sectors including industry, academia, government service, and more.
While an engineering undergraduate degree is typically required, outstanding applicants from other disciplines may be admitted with the condition of completing prerequisite undergraduate courses tailored to their academic background before commencing graduate studies.
Our department provides Master of Science in Engineering degrees in both Civil Engineering and Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, while the Ph.D. program focuses exclusively on Civil Engineering. Prospective Architectural Engineering students should apply through the Civil Engineering program.
Mastering critical infrastructure materials—including asphalt, concrete, steel, masonry, wood, polymers, and composites—is vital for sustainable construction. Materials specialists collaborate with other engineers to implement innovative materials throughout project lifecycles, from planning to rehabilitation. UT Austin's Infrastructure Materials Engineering program excels particularly in concrete and asphalt research, balancing fundamental material science with real-world performance evaluation. We push boundaries in conventional materials while pioneering sustainable alternatives, conducting multi-scale investigations from molecular analysis to full-scale field trials.