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Degrees Offered:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Master of Engineering (M.Engr.)
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Online Master of Engineering (M.Engr.)
- Online Master of Science (M.S.)
Area(s) of Specialization: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)
- Civil Engineering Materials (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)
- Construction Engineering and Management (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)
- Environmental Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)
- Geotechnical Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)
- Intelligent Infrastructure Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Structural Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)
- Transportation Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)
How long does it take to earn a degree?
Admission Requirements
Graduate College Requirements:
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Academic Records/Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
- Proof of English Proficiency.
Program Specific Requirements:
- Required documents: Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended, Statement of Purpose, Resume/CV, 3 LOR’s, English proficiency (international students). Upload all documents to application, do not send to department.
- Assistantship consideration for MS/thesis and PHD. MEng is not considered. Indicate on application checkboxes consideration for RA, TA or both.
- GRE is preferred but not required.
- Online program includes Civil Engineering without specialization area OR with program focus of Construction Engineering and Management.
- The International Collaborative Education Program (ICEP) is intended for participating institutions that have an agreement with the College of Engineering. For additional information, please click here.
- Program Requires GRE: No
- Program Requires GMAT: No
- Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No
International Requirements:
- Financial Statement: Application
- English Proficiency Minimum:
TOEFL Paper (PBT) 553 TOEFL Internet (iBT) 82 IELTS 6.5 PTE 55 Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines:
First consideration for assistantship: Dec.15 for the following Fall (August) start. August 1 for following Spring (January) start. Only complete applications will be considered (see required docs above). Applications for Master of Engineering or any self-funded or sponsored applicants for MS or PHD are considered on a rolling basis.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
