CEE Online
Apply now to earn a master of science degree from one of the nation's top civil engineering departments entirely online. Explore our Certificate program, or take a class as a non-degree student. All online students receive access to recorded on-campus lectures and follow the class syllabus, including the same assignments, exams, and projects as on-campus students.
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- Academics and application information
Degree Information
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
The M.S. degree in Civil Engineering requires 36 credit hours (a thesis is not required). Students choose a specialty area and also have the option to develop cross-disciplinary programs in consultation with their advisers. Online students have five years to complete the program.
The department specialty areas currently available online are:
In addition, courses are available online in the following areas of concentration to complement the student's area of specialty. See the courses page for a list of specific course offerings.
- Construction Materials
- Environmental Engineering and Science
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering and Science
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering
The M.S. degree in Environmental Engineering requires 36 credit hours (a thesis is not required). Students have the option to develop cross-disciplinary programs in consultation with their advisers. Online students have five years to complete the program.
Contact Us
General program questions:
Email: ceeonline@illinois.edu
Phone: (217) 333-3921
Meg C. Griffin, PE
Coordinator of Online and Blended Programs
mgriffn@illinois.edu