WasMaster of Construction ManagementWashington University in St. Louis · St. Louis, Missouri, 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

Statement of purpose

1–2 pages.

CV or resume

Outline education, research and professional experience, presentations or publications, and relevant honors or activities.

Recommendation letters x 3

From research mentors, faculty advisors, supervisors, or work colleagues.

Official transcript(s)

Upload electronic or scanned copies from all undergraduate and graduate institutions; official transcripts required upon enrollment.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Must be earned or in progress before program start; competitive review of full academic record.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Professional or academic background in construction, engineering, architecture, or related fields.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Accepted English proficiency test; send electronically to Washington University in St. Louis.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall (4.5 each section) | Old scale: 90 overall (22 each section); Required for non-native English speakers without an approved waiver. For tests taken on or after 21 January 2026.; Required for non-native English speakers without an approved waiver. For tests taken before 21 January 2026.
GRE: Optional; McKelvey School of Engineering: GRE optional for full-time and part-time master's programs; submission neither helps nor hurts admission.

Historical admission data is not published.