MSc

Civil Engineering: Water Resources Engineering

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    23,300USD
  • Start date
    May, Aug, Jan, Jul, Sep

Program overview

What the University of Dayton says about their program:

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering program produces the next generation of civil engineers that make important discoveries, develop new technologies and apply cutting-edge approaches to ensure the safety, resilience and sustainability of our infrastructure systems.

Our faculty members are actively involved in state-of-the-art sponsored research programs and work collaboratively with graduate students on projects that are fundamental and applied in nature.

You'll join a group of students and faculty who engage in sponsored research projects funded by the Ohio Department of Transportation, the U.S. Air Force, as well as water and wastewater companies and agencies.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

When your application arrives in the Office of Recruitment and Admission, our committee reviews it for admission to the academic major or program you selected. The quality of your academic record is shown by your:

  • Grade record and pattern throughout high school. In some cases, we will request your 7th semester grades.
  • Selection of courses in preparation for college
  • Class standing or ranking
  • ACT or SAT scores, if submitted
  • The admission committee also considers the recommendation from your high school counselor, along with other factors, including your demonstrated interest in the University, which could be shown by attending an official campus visit or event in your area.

Graduate academic requirements

  • An international student seeking admission to any graduate program must have completed a minimum of 16 years of education, including the equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Course work taken at technical or non-university affiliated institutions may not be considered for academic credit. The education ministry in the applicant's home country must officially recognize each school as a degree-granting institution

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    70

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • iTEP

    4.0

  • PTE

    50

  • Duolingo

    105

Graduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • iTEP

    4.5

  • PTE

    60

  • Duolingo

    110

Some programs may require a higher proficiency score for full admission.

English proficiency proof

Undergraduate You are exempt from the English Proficiency requirement if you have received a secondary school diploma from one of the following:

  • United States regionally accredited institution which you attended within the US
  • An institution with instruction conducted in English from Australia, Belize, English-speaking countries in the Caribbean, English-speaking provinces of Canada, Ghana, Ireland, New Zealand, Nigeria or the United Kingdom
  • SAT ERW score of 400
  • ACT English score of 21

Graduate You are exempt from the English Proficiency requirement if you have received a bachelor degree or higher from one of the following:

  • United States regionally accredited institution which you attended within the US
  • An institution with instruction conducted in English from Australia, Belize, English-speaking countries in the Caribbean, English-speaking provinces of Canada, Ghana, Ireland, New Zealand, Nigeria or the United Kingdom

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Application essay
  • Official bank statement
  • Letter of financial support

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Official bank statement
  • Letter of financial support
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement/Writing sample
  • Affidavit of Financial Support
  • Some programs may require a graduate entrance exam, such as the GRE or GMAT
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Fees and funding

Funding

Undergraduate

Merit Scholarships These scholarship ranges are one-year amounts that include eligibility for our textbook scholarship. Scholarships apply to full-time degree programs and are renewable for all four years, or eight semesters at UD. Scholarship ranges differ for partnership programs, like the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, or degree programs that are less than 8 semesters.

  • Father Chaminade Award

    US$17,000 to US$19,000 per year

  • Dean's Merit Scholarship

    US$21,000 to US$23,000 per year

  • President's Merit Scholarship

    US$25,000 to US$27,000 per year

  • Trustees' Merit Scholarship

    US$29,000 to US$31,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Merit scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria including GPA, test scores (if submitted) and academic rigor.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$50,840 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    From US$16,600 to US$24,500 per year

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Visa requirements for the University of Dayton

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