Civil engineering education at MU began in 1856 with the establishment of the first Chair of Civil Engineering. Graduate programs offered by the department prepare students for leadership positions in academia, research and advanced practice engineering careers. Major program areas include structural mechanics, structural engineering and materials, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, environmental engineering, hydrology and water resources engineering and transportation engineering.
Degrees Offered
Doctoral
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Admission criteria
| Entrance Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | January 15; rolling thereafter |
| Spring | October 1; rolling thereafter |
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 in last 2 years of coursework*
*Note: Lower than 3.0 GPA require special action and substantiation such as good test scores on the GRE or other recognized examinations. - BS in engineering. Applicants with BS degrees in related fields may be considered for admission. If admitted, non-engineers are required to complete remedial courses as determined by their advisor and advisory committee.
Minimum GRE Scores
- GRE test is not required. Submitting GRE score is optional, but strongly encouraged for PhD program applicants
- Present scoring system: typical acceptance score are around 306 for Verbal + Quantitative and a minimum 3.0 for Analytical
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Civil Engineering Program
Upload all of the following items to your Graduate School online application. DO NOT send any hard copies to the Civil Engineering department.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation: at least two from a faculty member who has taught or advised you
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Optional GRE scores (encouraged for PhD program applicants)
Master's
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Admission Criteria
| Entrance Term | Application Deadline* |
| Fall | March 1 |
| Spring | October 1 |
Current MU undergraduate students are eligible to apply to this program. To be considered for admission to the accelerated MS program in Civil Engineering, a student must:
- Have completed at least 90 credit hours towards a bachelor’s degree.
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or above in their introductory courses of the selected area of emphasis (CE 3200 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering or CE 3702 Hydrology for environmental/water resources, CE 3400 Fundamental of Geotechnical Engineering for geotechnical, CE 3300 Structural Analysis I for structures and CE 3100 Fundamental of Transportation Engineering for transportation).
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application.
For the Civil Engineering Program
Upload all of the following items to your Graduate School online application. DO NOT send any hard copies to the Civil Engineering department.
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
100% Online On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Admission criteria
| Entrance Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | January 15; rolling thereafter |
| Spring | October 1; rolling thereafter |
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 in last 2 years of coursework*
*Note: Lower than 3.0 GPA require special action and substantiation such as good test scores on the GRE or other recognized examinations. - BS in engineering. Applicants with BS degrees in related fields may be considered for admission. If admitted, non-engineers are required to complete remedial courses as determined by their advisor and advisory committee.
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Civil Engineering Program
Upload all of the following items to your Graduate School online application. DO NOT send any hard copies to the Civil Engineering department.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation: at least two from a faculty member who has taught or advised you
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- GRE scores (Optional)
Graduate Certificate
100% Online
Officially approved as:
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: The primary objective of the Graduate Certificate in Construction Management is to position students and professionals to succeed in the construction industry. The construction industry builds the basic infrastructure necessary to sustain modern cities and communities. Examples of such infrastructure include highways, bridges, hospitals, powerlines, and water treatment plants. The successful delivery of such infrastructure requires skillful project managers to navigate the various steps of the project delivery process. Certificate holders will acquire experience in various aspects of CM such as planning, environmental compliance, design, right-of-way acquisition, estimation, resource management, financing, and scheduling.
Certificate web site:
http://catalog.missouri.edu/collegeofengineering/additionalcertificatesminors/grad-cert-construction-management/
Admission Criteria
Application Deadlines
- Summer semester: Rolling
- Fall semester: Rolling
- Spring semester: Rolling
Application Process
- Current Mizzou Graduate Students: Complete the Change of Program Form and submit the form directly to the Construction Management program.
- New/Returning Mizzou Graduate Students: Students new to Mizzou or former Mizzou graduate students returning after a semester break or longer, should complete the Graduate Application for Admission. Please include the application materials listed below in your online application.
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Graduate Certificate Program
- Transcripts of all previous college or university education. Upload unofficial transcripts in your online application. If you are accepted, you will be asked to provide official transcripts.
- Statement of purpose describing your academic and career background and goals.
- Three letters of recommendation from three people who are well-acquainted with your academic experience and can attest to your intellectual, experiential and interpersonal abilities. At least one of these letters must come from a professor or other academic official. You will supply only the names and contact details of your references; the Graduate School will instruct them on how to upload their letters to your application.
- Résumé or CV.
- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or C1 Advanced score reports for applicants whose native language is not English. For information on sending test scores, click here.