MS Civil Engineering at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MS in Civil Engineering gives greater depth in a civil engineering area for further study or professional practice, with thesis (21 course credits plus 9 thesis credits) or project (30 course credits including up to 6 project credits) options.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Civil Engineering | Duration: Minimum 30 credits; full-time within 3 years, part-time within 5 years | Intake: Spring or Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

At least 30 credits with at least 18 credits in the Civil Engineering programme, a Civil Engineering Seminar each fall for full-time students, and either an MS thesis (CIV 599) or MS project (CIV 596).

Career pathways

Professional civil engineering careers and further doctoral study.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field; overall GPA of at least 3.0 and at least 3.0 in engineering, mathematics and science courses; statement of purpose; resume; three letters of recommendation (at least two from supervisory sources); TOEFL or IELTS for non-native English speakers; GRE optional. Deadlines: Spring international October 1, domestic December 1; Fall priority January 15, final May 1 (international) and July 15 (domestic).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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