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Program at a Glance

Program
Master
College(s)
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department(s)
Civil, Environ, & Constr Engr
30
Credit Hours
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Strengthen the Structure of Your Career

Take the next steps in your career with a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from UCF. Florida is among the top states with the highest employment of civil engineers, and Å®ÆÍAV is conveniently located near many civil engineering, construction, space, and hospitality industries.

UCF’s civil engineering master’s program is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree. The coursework and research reflect the very broad nature of the field, including infrastructure design, construction, operation and maintenance. Students may choose from four tracks to customize their education.

Civil Engineering Tracks at UCF

Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Track

This track focuses on built infrastructure above and below ground. Coursework includes steel and concrete design, dynamics, matrix and nonlinear analysis and mechanics.

Transportation Systems Engineering Track

This track focuses on the transportation infrastructure of society. Course work includes transportation planning and operations, traffic engineering, intelligent transportations systems and transportation networks.

Water Resources Engineering Track

This track focuses on water collection, distribution and storage for the sustainable infrastructure for society. Course work includes water resources modeling, hydraulics, hydrology, water policy and the changing environment.

Smart Cities Track

The Future City Initiativeâ„¢ explores wide-ranging technological advances towards better serving urban residents. This pioneering effort in the state and country is geared toward smart transportation, smart and resilient infrastructure, and smart and technological advancements in environmental engineering and water resources.

Where Do Graduates Work?

Civil engineering graduate students help develop novel solutions to the problems of today. As a transportation gateway for global commerce, Central Florida has become a hub with various connectivity options. You’ll have the opportunity to help develop engineering and technology innovations that will create safe and sustainable solutions for generations to come, working for city, county, state and federal government agencies, and academic institutions. Our graduates help lead innovation in industry and for design firms as well.

Female students working on engineering device.

Highlights

UCF’s Smart Cities Master’s Degree track in civil engineering is the nation’s first such degree offered in the engineering field.
UCF’s civil engineering program ranks in the top 40 nationwide according to ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020.
Nationwide, the projected job growth for civil engineers is expected to increase by more than 6% in the coming years.
Civil engineer graduates earn an annual average salary of $92K.

Application Deadlines

Fall
July 1
Spring
December 1

Application deadlines subject to change, see the for up-to-date deadlines.

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Course Overview

Smart City Built Infrastructure

Get an introduction to concepts, methods and technologies related to design, assessment, analysis, monitoring and non-destructive evaluation methods with specific applications for smart city built infrastructure.

Implement the matrix methods for structural analysis that are commonly and currently used in practice and in research, special topics such as finite element formulations, special analysis procedures and use of software packages.

Study operator and vehicle characteristics, and design for street capacity, signals, signs, and markings.

Gain an understanding of the concepts of fluid mechanics and hydrodynamics applied to natural and man-made flow of intent to civil and environmental engineering.

Civil Engineering Skills You'll Learn

  • Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
  • Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
  • Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  • Communicate effectively with a range of audiences and function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.

Career Opportunities

  • Water/Wastewater Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Transportation Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Engineering Manager
  • Construction Manager
  • Site Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer

Admission Requirements

The MS in Civil Engineering degree at UCF offers four tracks. Each track may have different requirements, including what’s needed to submit an application and articulation courses. The number of prerequisites depend on whether or not your background is within the discipline of civil engineering.

Please note that all requested materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

Check the specific track for required application materials. They may include:

  • Resume
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of educational, research and professional career objectives
  • Letters of recommendation

Civil Engineering News

Colleges & Campus
Best of the Southeast: UCF Conquers Civil Engineering Competition
UCF qualified for the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Concrete Canoe Competition national finals after a stellar showing at the Southeast regional competition.
Colleges & Campus
3 Engineering Students Selected for Department of Defense SMART Scholars Program
The scholarship includes an annual stipend, internship, mentorship and employment with the Department of Defense after graduation.
Colleges & Campus
UCF Recognizes Nine Top Faculty at 2024 Luminary Awards
The honor is designed to recognize some of UCF’s brightest stars who shine a positive light on UCF and in their respective fields.
Research
Studying the Surge
Associate Professor Thomas Wahl is using machine learning to analyze flood-prone areas in order to better prepare and protect these regions.

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