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    Civil Engineering - ME

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    Columbia, USMEngIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $45,240.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    30
    Credits

    Civil Engineering - ME at University of South Carolina-Columbia is a 30-credit, 18-month, in-person MEng program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $45,240 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    30-credit-hour non-thesis program providing focused training in civil and environmental engineering practice with concentrations in areas such as environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, railway, and water resources engineering.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Sep 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Typically, successful applicants have combined scores of at least 301 on the Verbal and Quantitative (V + Q) sections, and 3.5 on the Analytical Writing (A) section.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum score of 80 (Internet-based)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Minimum score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12-month post-completion OPT (then possible 24-month STEM OPT extension if degree’s CIP code is STEM-eligible).

    $18,064.00
    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 - ME at University of South Carolina-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Civil Engineering - ME at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $45,240 across 30 required credits.
    Is Civil Engineering - ME at University of South Carolina-Columbia online or in-person?
    Civil Engineering - ME at University of South Carolina-Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Civil Engineering - ME at University of South Carolina-Columbia take to complete?
    Civil Engineering - ME at University of South Carolina-Columbia is structured around 18 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Civil Engineering - ME at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
    Is Civil Engineering - ME at University of South Carolina-Columbia STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Civil Engineering - ME at University of South Carolina-Columbia is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.