MicMaster of Science in Civil EngineeringMichigan State University · East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Articulate professional development goals, including research interest areas and/or specific faculty of interest where applicable.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters

Should indicate potential for success in graduate study.

Official transcript(s)

From previous universities attended.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent from a B.S. in civil and/or environmental engineering or a related discipline.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; B.S. in civil and/or environmental engineering or a related discipline.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); MSU Graduate School regular-admission floor. Programs may require higher.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (R/S 4.0, L/W 4.5) | Old scale: 80 overall (R/L/S 19, W 22); MSU Graduate School regular-admission floor. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026. Programs may require higher.; MSU Graduate School regular-admission floor. Old scale applies to tests before 21 Jan 2026. Programs may require higher.
GRE: Optional; Department cites illustrative minimum GRE section scores (Q 160, V 150, AW 3.0) while also stating the GRE is optional.

Historical admission data is not published.