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
- Environmental Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
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