Mississippi State University offers a Master of Science in Civil Engineering through its Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This program lasts for 18 months and has a total tuition fee of USD 26,430. To apply for this Master's program, students need to demonstrate their English language skills. The university accepts IELTS and TOEFL tests for this purpose. To be eligible for admission, students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

The program offers two options: Thesis and Non-thesis.

Key areas of study in this program include:

• Construction Materials Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering

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12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th-grade requirements.

Graduation

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.), or Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Civil Engineering. The degree should give the applicant the necessary skills in the area they want to study further. For regular admission to the CEE graduate program, a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale is required, based on the last two years of the undergraduate degree.

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GRE

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

GRE scores are needed for all applicants who do not have an EAC/ABET-accredited civil, construction, or environmental engineering degree. There is no set minimum GRE score for admission, but a competitive score is expected. Successful applicants usually have a GRE score of 157 or higher in the Quantitative Reasoning section.

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Application Process for Mississippi State University

Step 1: Prepare Documents for Application

Statement of Purpose (SOP): Submit a statement explaining why you want to pursue graduate studies, which area interests you the most, and any faculty members you would like to work with.

Letters of Recommendation (LOR): You need three letters of recommendation. It is preferred that two of them come from academic references.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

• An official transcript that includes individual mark sheets and diplomas in your native language. Translated copies are needed if applicable.
• Official GRE scores.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency test scores.
• Resume/CV (optional).
• A completed Document of Support Form with all required signatures.
• Bank Letter or another document showing financial support.
• Proof of immunity to measles and rubella. You can provide one of the following:
• Documented history of two doses of the measles vaccine and one dose of rubella, usually given as MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella).
• Laboratory report confirming immunity to measles and rubella.
• Documented history of physician-diagnosed measles and rubella.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Visit the Mississippi State University application portal to begin your application.

Step 4: Application Fees

The application fee is USD 80 (approximately INR 6.74 Thousand).

Mode of payment: Credit card or Debit card.

MSU offers two payment plan options:

• Annual Payment Plan: A non-refundable enrollment fee of $75.00 is due when you set up the plan. Each semester's fees are divided into 5 monthly auto-draft payments, starting in August and ending in December for Fall. For Spring, the first payment is in January and the last in May.
• Semester Payment Plan: A non-refundable enrollment fee of $50.00 is due when you set up the plan. The current semester’s fees are divided into 4 monthly auto-draft payments, starting in August and ending in November for Fall. For Spring, the first payment is in January and the last in April.

Step 5: Application Deadlines

• Spring (January): October 1st
• Summer (May): March 1st
• Fall (August): May 1st

*These dates are tentative based on last year's records. For exact deadlines, consult with our expert counselors.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"