The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Civil Engineering, M.S.C.E., or Engineering, M.S.E.

Program Overview

UNC Charlotte’s M.S. in Civil Engineering offers specialized graduate studies in five different concentration areas:

• Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
• Geo-Environmental Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation Engineering

At Charlotte, you may choose between the program in civil engineering for those with a background or undergraduate degree in this field, or the program in engineering for those with a background outside civil engineering.

With our Civil Engineering graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally, the degree will prepare you for professional careers, improve your technical competency and initiate a life-long learning experience.

The 30 credit-hour, STEM-designated master’s program is an efficient path to achieving career goals while offering international students the opportunity to apply for an OPT extension, opening doors to global opportunities.

Civil Engineering Master's Programs at a Glance

The department offers graduate studies leading to either a master's of science in civil engineering or a master's of science in engineering. You have a choice of capstone: thesis, project or comprehensive exam.

• Delivery: On-Campus
• Credit Hours: 30 Credit Hours
• Start Dates: Fall and Spring