Degrees Available
Program Highlights
Civil engineering is a broadly based discipline that encompasses many specialties in the areas of structural engineering, mechanics, construction materials, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering and transportation engineering. By careful selection of elective courses, a student may choose to specialize in one or two technical areas. The civil engineering curriculum, which provides a strong background in engineering and applied sciences, prepares students for professional careers in industry or government and for further graduate studies in civil engineering.
GPPA Information
The GPPA program allows a limited number of first-year students per year to be admitted to UIC with guaranteed admission to the Master's program in civil engineering. Students follow a specific curriculum and meet established performance criteria to maintain guaranteed admission.
Qualifying applicants
Some programs are open to certain applicants. Prospective students in the following groups can apply for admission to this program:
- First-year
- Transfer
- International
- Readmission
- Second bachelor's degree