Civil Engineering (ME/MS)

It takes a lot of expertise to analyze, plan, design and build our modern world. With a master’s degree in civil engineering, you’ll be prepared to work with a range of clients and collaborators, from government agencies to private firms.

Building Bridges, Infrastructure and Your Future

Areas of study include:

Environmental engineering
Geotechnical engineering
Structural engineering
Transportation engineering
Water resources engineering

If you are interested in research, the University of South Carolina has several research centers and groups available to you, including the Structural Dynamics and Intelligent Infrastructure laboratory, the Berge laboratory for green waste management and the Advanced Railroad Technology Group.

Students have the option of either an ME (Master of Engineering) or MS (Master of Science) degree. Pursuing an MS degree requires completing a thesis.

Admission Details

Requirements	Direct Master's Accelerator	Advanced Master's Accelerator
GPA	3.0	3.0
IELTSTM	6.5	6.0 (no sub-score below 5.5)
TOEFL®	80	74 (no sub-score below 16)
GRE Required	Yes *	No
Qualifying Undergraduate Degrees	Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in civil engineering, environmental engineering, architectural engineering, mechanical engineering or structural engineering from an accredited university.
Additional Requirements	3.0 GPA equivalent in all math course taken Strongly Recommended: Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III and Differential Equations.
Available Entry	Fall or Spring	Fall or Spring

*If UG degree is from an ABET Accredited institution, GRE is waived and 2.8 GPA is required.

Math Self-Evaluation

Engineering programs require a high level of math proficiency. For those programs, students will be required to complete a Math Self-Evaluation and declare that they meet the minimum proficiency standard.

Math Self-Evaluation: Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (answer key)
Math Self-Evaluation: Chemical Engineering (answer key)

Upon completion of the evaluation, fill out this Declaration Form and submit with application.

All Engineering degree programs require a 3.0 GPA equivalent in all math courses taken.

Sample Coursework

Engineering Analysis; 3 degree credits; Closed
Advanced Soil Mechanics
Advanced Structural Mechanics and Analysis
Transportation Systems Planning
Engineering Hydrology

Progression Details

ME or MS in Civil Engineering

Program	Credits Earned Towards Degree	Progression Requirements
Direct Master's Accelerator	9	Not applicable – student is already enrolled in degree program
Advanced Master's Accelerator	6	3.0 GPA with no degree course grade lower than a B Successful completion of English language courses, Professional Development and Analytical Skills workshops, seminars and modules. And be accepted by a faculty thesis advisor after completing a faculty interview.* *Students pursuing an MS degree only
Pre-Sessional English	0	Successful completion of all Pre-Sessional English Program course content and approval from the Master’s Accelerator team.

Program

Credits Earned Towards Degree

Progression Requirements

Direct Master's Accelerator

Not applicable – student is already enrolled in degree program

Advanced Master's Accelerator

3.0 GPA with no degree course grade lower than a B

Successful completion of English language courses, Professional Development and Analytical Skills workshops, seminars and modules.

And be accepted by a faculty thesis advisor after completing a faculty interview.*

*Students pursuing an MS degree only

Pre-Sessional English

Successful completion of all Pre-Sessional English Program course content and approval from the Master’s Accelerator team.

Total Credits Required for Degree: 30

Tuition Costs

For information regarding tuition and fees, please see the Costs Overview.

International Accelerator Program