Why this degree?

The Master of Civil Engineering provide students an opportunity for advanced training and specialization through programs in construction engineering and management, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics/hydrology (on-campus students only), pavements and materials, structural engineering, and transportation engineering (on-campus students only). No thesis is required for this program.

You are eligible to apply if...

• Those who hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent from an institution of recognized standing (transcripts required) are eligible.
• The GRE is required, and TOEFL scores are required for international applicants
• Additional coursework may be required as prerequisites upon faculty review and communicated with the student prior to offiical admission to the graduate program.
• Three letters of recommendation are also required. 

To complete the program you must...

• Online students may choose a non-thesis option, except with special permission from the department to complete a thesis.
• Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level coursework such as:
  • CIVL 6816 Pavement Design and Construction
  • CIVL 6826 Design and Production of Asphalt Paving Mixtures*
  • CIVL 7420 Project Planning and Control
  • CIVL 7440 Equipment Methods and Engineering Economics
  • CIVL 7460 Pre-project Planning
  • CIVIL 7470 Advanced Project Management
  • CIVL 7826 Advanced Pavement Design and Rehabilitation
  • CIVL 7846 Pavement Management and Rehabilitation
  • CIVL 7866 Pavement Construction
  • CIVL 7870 Advanced Characterization of Pavement Materials*
  • CIVL 7976 Sustainable Pavements / Infrastructure
    *Requires a week-long lab at the National Center for Asphalt Technology
• Complete a plan of study, approved by the student's advisory committee

What can you expect?

• For more information about this program, please contact:
  • Brian Anderson at ceegpo@auburn.edu

Applying for the Master of Civil Engineering

• Fill out the online graduate application at  https://graduate.auburn.edu/prospective-students/application-instructions/
  (you will be required to create an account).
• Upload your official transcripts, resume, and three recommendation letters.
• Submit official GRE/TOEFL scores.
• For more information visit graduate.auburn.edu