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    Civil Engineering

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    Tallahassee, USMEngOnline18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $35,215.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    54%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    22
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $30.00
    App fee

    Civil Engineering at Florida State University is a 30-credit, 18-month, online MEng program based in Tallahassee, US. Tuition is $35,215 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program offers 30 credit hours with specializations in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering or Construction and Infrastructure Engineering. It prepares students for professional engineering licensure and managerial roles.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US standard post-completion work authorization for most non-STEM master’s degrees).

    $12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Civil Engineering at Florida State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Civil Engineering at Florida State University is $35,215 across 30 required credits.
    Is Civil Engineering at Florida State University online or in-person?
    Civil Engineering at Florida State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Civil Engineering at Florida State University take to complete?
    Civil Engineering at Florida State University is structured around 18 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Civil Engineering at Florida State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all coursework attempted as an upper-division student (beyond 60 semester credit hours)
    Is Civil Engineering at Florida State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Civil Engineering at Florida State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.