The University of Houston offers a Master of Science in Civil Engineering through its Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. This program lasts for 18 months and is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed in the civil engineering field. The tuition fee for this program is USD 19,293. To be admitted to the Master of Science in Civil Engineering, students must show proof of English language proficiency. Accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, and PTE. Additionally, students need to have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to qualify for admission.

12th Grade

No specific cutoff is mentioned for 12th-grade requirements.

Graduation

Applicants need to have a four-year bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field from an ABET accredited program. They must have a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 (B average) based on the last 60 hours of coursework. Students with degrees in related fields may be accepted if they complete specific prerequisite courses.

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Application Process for the University of Houston

Step 1: Prepare Documents for Application

• Statement of Purpose (SOP): Write a brief Statement of Purpose (100-300 words) explaining why you want to study civil engineering at the University of Houston.
• Letters of Recommendation (LOR): You need to provide three Letters of Recommendation.
• CV/Resume: A resume is required as part of your application.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

• Submit one official transcript from all colleges and universities you have attended. It must be sent in a sealed, signed envelope directly to Graduate Admission or the University of Houston.
• You need to provide individual mark sheets for each year of study.
• Upload unofficial copies of your transcripts when completing the online application.
• Submit your GRE scores.
• Provide your English Language Proficiency (ELP) scores.
• Include a passport-sized photo.
• Attach a copy of your passport.
• Submit a letter of financial backing along with a copy of your bank statement.
• Provide any other supporting financial documents.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Begin your online application by visiting the University of Houston's graduate school admissions page.

Step 4: Application Fees

• The application fee for this course is USD 75 (approximately INR 6.32 thousand).
• Payment can be made using a credit card.
• If you cannot pay the full amount by the university's due date, an installment pay plan is available.
• A non-refundable origination fee of $25.00 applies.
• The plan allows for 4 separate installments.
• The first installment is due by the initial due date for all students and must be at least 25% of the current semester's tuition and fees.

Step 5: Application Deadlines

• For Fall (August): The deadline is 15th May.
• For Spring (January): The deadline is 15th October.

*The dates mentioned are tentative based on previous records. For exact dates, consult with our expert counselors.

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