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    Construction Engineering

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    Ann Arbor, USMSEIn-person8 months
    STEM-OPT
    $61,920.00
    Tuition
    over 8mo
    24.1%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Construction Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a 30-credit, 8-month, in-person MSE program based in Ann Arbor, US. Tuition is $61,920 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers construction processes including crew scheduling, material logistics, and worker safety, with research areas in construction automation and robotics, sustainability in buildings, sustainable infrastructure systems, real-time monitoring, and computer simulation.

    Focus: both
    Top 10 (US News)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027
    Fall 2028
    Jan 15, 2028

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE scores are highly encouraged (but not required) for applications to join any MSE program... GRE scores are recommended but not required for MEng applications.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL (IBT) minimum 84
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS minimum 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    100%
    6-month placement
    $21,016.00
    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 Construction Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Construction Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is $61,920 across 30 required credits.
    Is Construction Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor online or in-person?
    Construction Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is offered in-person.
    How long does Construction Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor take to complete?
    Construction Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is structured around 8 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Construction Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
    Per the program's published guidance: B average
    Is Construction Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Construction Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.