MS/MEng Civil Engineering at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Earn your master's in Civil Engineering from a nationally ranked and affordable program. Specialize in environmental, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering. A general track is also available for those looking for a broader curriculum in graduate school.

Department: Department of Civil Engineering | Duration: 1-2 years (30-32 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time; online | Intake: Fall (Aug. 1), Spring (Dec. 1), Summer (May 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Students seeking the Master of Engineering degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Civil Engineering Department. Required courses include CE 536 Environmental Chemistry; CE 537 Unit Operations in Water and Wastewater Treatment; CHE 504 Air Pollution Control; CE 595 Design Project; CE 502 Structural Stability; CE 503 Structural Dynamics.

Career pathways

UND civil engineering graduates can expect a range of job opportunities in many specialties such as:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum general admission requirements are in the Admission section of the graduate catalog. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering or related field(s). Graduate Record Examination scores on the General Test will be optional. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A = 4.00). Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

Domestic applicants: USD 14,700 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Engineering (including Computer Science & Geology)'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same Source

International applicants: USD 29,401 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Engineering (including Computer Science & Geology)'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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