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    Civil Engineering

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    Austin, USMSEIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $45,888.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    17.7%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MSE program based in Austin, US. Tuition is $45,888 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Graduate program offering majors in areas such as architectural engineering, construction engineering and project management, environmental and water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and transportation engineering. Includes thesis, report, or coursework-only options.

    Focus: both
    28 (Times Higher Education, Engineering, 2026), 6 (QS World University Rankings, Civil and Structural Engineering, 2026) | #4 Civil Engineering (U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Sep 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT) (Graduate School minimum; program requires TOEFL for international applicants)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination (Graduate School minimum)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $19,040.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is $45,888 across 30 required credits.
    Is Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin online or in-person?
    Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is offered in-person.
    How long does Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin take to complete?
    Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Per the program's published guidance: GPA 3.0
    Is Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.