San Jose State University
1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192, United States

San José State University (San Jose State or SJSU) is a public university in San Jose, California. Established in 1857, SJSU is the oldest public university on the West Coast and the founding campus of the California State University (CSU) system. The university, alongside the University of California, Los Angeles has academic origins in the historic normal school known as the California State Normal School. Located in downtown San Jose, the SJSU main campus is situated on 154 acres (62 ha), or roughly 19 square blocks. As of spring 2023, SJSU offers 150 bachelor's degree programs, 95 master's degrees, 5 doctoral degrees, 11 different credential programs, and 42 certificates. SJSU is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

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The Master of Science in Civil Engineering program is designed for students to specialize in their choice of sub-discipline in Civil Engineering. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers specializations in Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Water Resources Engineering. Courses are practical-oriented, focusing on content and skills that prepare engineers to enter and/or advance in industry or enter doctoral programs. The program offers coursework in a once-per-week format in the afternoons and evenings to accommodate working individuals who wish to pursue their studies while gaining industry experience. Additional information is available at cee.sjsu.edu.

Program Educational Objectives and Graduate Program Outcomes

The graduate program’s educational objectives (PEOs) for Civil Engineering are to

  • Prepare students for their professional careers and licensure by strengthening their knowledge in their specialization (depth) and extending their skills and knowledge base (breadth);
  • Provide students advanced proficiencies for professional practice to enable them to advance in the licensing process and equip them for advancement in their career;
  • Improve students’ research skills and prepare them for further graduate study;
  • Provide students with experience and skills for multi-disciplinary and cross-CE disciplinary practice.

Four graduate program learning outcomes (PLOs) are aligned with the PEOs and are assessed in individual graduate courses. By the end of the program, students should be able to

  • Apply advanced concepts, theory, and analysis for problem-solving;
  • Synthesize and integrate necessary engineering concepts into engineering solution process;
  • Apply modern tools for computations, simulations, analysis, and design;
  • Communicate effectively.

https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=7644&returnto=4973

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements.

  • U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S. 
  • A 2.5 institutional or college cumulative GPA (from the 0.0 - 4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study. Please note that individual program requirements may have a higher GPA requirement. 
  • Good academic standing at the last institution attended.
  • English Language Proficiency Exam, if necessary.  

*3-year degree holders see options for eligibility.  

Now that you’ve reviewed the graduate SJSU requirements, review our Graduate Degree Program Requirements page and the deadline to submit your Cal State Apply application.

Also, see step-by-step required documents for admission at Want to Apply.

University Required English Language Proficiency (ELP) Exams

An English Language Proficiency Exam [TOEFL (iBT), Academic IELTS, IELTS Indicator, Academic PTE] is required for all graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants

  • Who come from a country where English is not the primary language
    AND
  • Who do not possess a baccalaureate degree from a post-secondary institution where English is the principal language of instruction.

SJSU interprets “where English is the principal language of instruction” to mean that the higher education institution is located in a country in which English is the official language (the daily medium of communication of the majority of residents) and that the students receive academic instruction in all subjects (except foreign language courses) at all levels of education in English.

Minimum proficiency score Internet Paper
  TOEFL (iBT, iBT Home & Paper Edition)*   80   N/A
  IELTS (Academic, Online Academic)   6.5   6.5
  PTE Academic   53   N/A

*TOEFL Essentials Scores are not accepted at this time. SJSU Graduate Admissions Office will accept MyBest TOEFL (iBT, iBT Home Edition, iBT Paper Edition) Scores.
Note: SJSU Graduate Admissions does not accept Duolingo as a test of English proficiency.
Some programs will require a higher ELP score than the university minimum.  For a complete list, see below.

https://www.sjsu.edu/admissions/graduate/admission-requirements/sjsu-requirements/index.php​ 

Spring 2025October 1, 2024October 20, 2024

Fall 2025April 1, 2025April 20, 2025

Deadlines and intakes for each program vary please check the link below

https://www.sjsu.edu/admissions/graduate/deadlines/international-deadlines/index.php

Please send the student details and document to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through Chanal Partner.