Study MSE in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering Option) at University of Massachusetts - Lowell in the USA, Francis College of Engineering

MSE in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering Option)

USA

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What will I learn?

Benefit from hands-on learning, state-of-the-art research, flexible course offerings and multiple program options that align with your career goals through our Master's in Civil Engineering. Elevate your career with a degree that aligns with industry demands with our Master's in Civil Engineering. Whether you're passionate about sustainable infrastructure, transportation systems, structural engineering or environmental protection, this program will provide the skills and knowledge to lead in this growing and dynamic field.At UMass Lowell, you'll benefit from an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes practical, real-world problem-solving and prepares you for leadership roles in civil engineering. Choose from specialized options in environmental, geoenvironmental, geotechnical, structural, and transportation.The program offers flexibility, allowing you to complete coursework in the evening, on-campus, online, part-time and full-time. Students interested in completing their degree entirely remotely may do so through the online structural and online geotechnical options, which are offered in the online HyFlex format. Gain advanced technical knowledge for addressing transportation problems in a variety of practical situations with the M.S. in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering Option). The Transportation Engineering Option offers courses in planning, design and operation of multi-modal transportation facilities. Coursework emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, supplementing engineering concepts with techniques from management, economics, operations research and environmental studies. Specialization in a specific area can be achieved through thesis and project work.

Which department am I in?

Francis College of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$29,250.00 per year
Food Plan Rates (Bourgeois Hall) Cost Per Year - $9,990.00
Start date

January 2027

Venue

UMass Lowell Campus

220 Pawtucket St., Suite 420,

Lowell,

Massachusetts,

01854, Northeast, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$29,250.00 per year
Food Plan Rates (Bourgeois Hall) Cost Per Year - $9,990.00
Start date

May 2027

Venue

UMass Lowell Campus

220 Pawtucket St., Suite 420,

Lowell,

Massachusetts,

01854, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

  • Statement of Purpose: Outline goals, experience and achievements (max 2 pages)
  • Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) for master's, three (3) for doctoral applicants.
  • Transcripts: You may apply with unofficial transcripts, but if accepted, official transcripts are required.
  • Test Scores: The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs. GRE scores are not required for masters programs. Applicants to masters programs may submit GRE scores if they wish, but doing so is optional. Please send test scores to EngineeringCAS using school code 4530.

All materials must be received before your application is reviewed. To add documents before review, log in and select “Program Materials.”

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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