Civil Engineering

Choose from six industry-aligned concentrations:

• Construction management
• Data and systems
• Geotechnical/geoenvironmental engineering
• Structures
• Transportation
• Water, environmental, and coastal systems

Depending on your preferred pace and course electives, this degree can be completed in two, three, or four semesters. You may also choose to incorporate a cooperative education experience and/or a master’s project or thesis, increasing the time to graduation.

Part-time enrollment and a selection of asynchronous online classes are available.

This program accepts applicants from a wide variety of academic and career backgrounds. If you are unsure if your background fits this degree, contact us to discuss your suitability.

Students in all MS programs must complete a minimum of 32 semester hours of approved coursework with a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.000 to graduate.

Northeastern combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and research to prepare students for real-world engineering challenges.

Our cooperative education program, also known as co-op, is one of the largest and most innovative in the world. Northeastern is one of the few universities that offers this unique learning model for graduate students. Through co-op, you’ll gain up to eight months of professional work experience in your field of interest as part of the academic curriculum, giving you a competitive advantage after graduation. Northeastern has over 3,900 employer partners worldwide, from large companies to startups, allowing you to choose the right fit for your career goals. Dedicated co-op coordinators will guide you through the entire process.

As an R1 research university, Northeastern offers all students the opportunity to participate in a wide range of interdisciplinary research projects, along with the resources and support that foster innovation. You’ll be able to perform research with faculty in their labs, as part of research centers, on co-op, or on your own as part of an individual research project. You can also present your research at university events and participate in regional, national, and global competitions.

Applications received after the stated deadline dates will be accepted and processed as quickly as possible; however it may not be possible to have a decision rendered in time for the applicant to begin taking classes for the desired term if admitted.

Applications submitted by the referenced dates will receive full consideration for the referenced term. Applications received after the referenced dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

*Decision notification: Applicants will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis as they are completed.

• Completed online application form

• Two letters of recommendation

• Transcripts from all institutions attended

  • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)

• GRE is not required for terms starting during the 2025-2026 academic years

• Statement of purpose

• Resumé

• TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants unless the waiver requirements are met