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The University of Washington's Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) program equips graduates with specialized expertise for professional advancement or doctoral studies. Earning an MSCE enhances employment prospects, facilitates career growth, and provides a pathway to Ph.D. programs. The program attracts diverse candidates, from recent graduates seeking specialization to experienced engineers aiming for promotion and career changers pursuing new opportunities. Students can choose between research-focused and practice-oriented tracks, both culminating in the Master of Science in Civil Engineering degree.
Minimum requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or its equivalent from a foreign institution. A minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for the last graded 60 semester credits or 90 graded quarter credits.
English Proficiency:
The Graduate School is temporarily accepting official test scores for both the Duolingo English Test and the TOEFL ITP Plus For China to assist international students with remote testing options. This policy is currently in effect through the autumn 2021 admission cycle (i.e., students enrolling in autumn 2021).
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 80; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 92 or higher
TOEFL pBT - Minimum Required Score: 500
Duolingo: Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 105; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 120 or higher
IELTS: Minimum Required Score 6.5