University Of Akron
302 E Buchtel Ave, Akron, OH 44325, United States

The University of Akron is a public research university in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is part of the University System of Ohio. As a STEM-focused institution, it focuses on industries such as polymers, advanced materials, and engineering. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Akron offers master of science in six disciplines: computational mechanics, environmental engineering, hydraulic engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and transportation engineering. All programs enable students to work closely with experienced, knowledgeable faculty members and require rigorous research.

Additional Information

Master's students are encouraged to select an area of specialization for concentration of graduate study. Two options are available for organization of the master's program. The thesis option of the MS program is the preferred choice and consists of at least 15 credit hours of civil engineering courses at or above the 500 level, 3 credit hours of an approved mathematics or science elective, 6 credits of approved electives and 6 credits for the thesis.

A non-thesis option does exist, and is used primarily for part-time students. Requirements include 15 credits of civil engineering courses at or above the 500 level, 3 credits of an approved science or mathematics elective, 12 credits of approved technical electives and a 2 credit engineering report.

Assistantship/Scholarship Information

Not all departments offer graduate assistantships. Students should inquire with the department directly to determine assistantship availability.

https://uakron.edu/academics_majors/graduate/programs_detail.dot?programId=214e2b36-7b37-4f42-ac3a-e8775d6b6367&pageTitle=Graduate%20programs&crumbTitle=Civil%20Engineering%20(MS) 

Create your application portal account. - https://admissions.uakron.edu/apply/?sr=0a4cf2b3-777a-45a7-83d6-c6458c972682

An applicant may submit multiple electronic applications to be considered for more than one area of study. In these instances, a separate electronic application will be required for each concentration.

  • Applicants who have not been enrolled for a 12-month period must reapply to The University of Akron Graduate School. You will need to complete a new online application. You will not be able to use your first-time application as a reapplication.
  • Students can upload unofficial transcripts, recommendation letters, a statement of purpose, resume, etc. through the online application, but official transcripts and test scores MUST be sent electronically or mailed directly to the address below:

admissions@uakron.edu
The University of Akron
Office of Admissions
Simmons Hall 109
Akron, OH 44325-2001

Bachelor's degree: A minimum of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent from an accredited institution.

Grades: Minimum 2.75 GPA, based on a 4-point scale

Additional program requirements: Please refer to the academic department for information regarding admissions requirements for specific academic programs. All of these various scores must be official scores; no photocopies.

Qualifying examinations: GRE and GMAT scores (must have been taken within five years).

Applicants for admission are advised that their scores on the GRE constitute a desirable credential to submit in applying for admission and may be required for admission to certain programs. Official scores must be received before the application can be considered.

Official score reports are required. Photocopies will not be accepted. Under no circumstances will we accept GRE/GMAT scores that are more than five years old.

The University of Akron Institution Codes:
Graduate School: 1829
CSDCAS: 1722

Arrangements to take the GRE may be made through the Educational Testing Service. GMAT information is available at www.mba.com.

Transcripts: Submit official transcripts electronically or by mail from all previous institutions. International students have additional transcript requirements (see below).

International transcripts and degrees — Official transcripts of all college level work completed outside of the U.S. must be sent to a NACES-accredited credential evaluation service for evaluation. The transcript evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that identifies and describes each diploma or certificate with periods of education and equivalency of each document.

Preferred evaluation services: Span Tran; World Education Services (WES); Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE). Account creation instructions for each service can be found in the applicant’s portal.

 Letters of Recommendation are not required of all applicants. Please ask your academic department about letter-of-recommendation requirements for your academic program.

English Language Proficiency Requirements for Students Whose Native Language is Not English

A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL. 

A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

https://www.uakron.edu/graduate/admissions/apply

 

  • May 1 for Fall enrollment
  • October 31 for Spring enrollment
  • February 15 for Summer enrollment

Students seeking a graduate assistantship should submit all application materials in accordance with the following deadlines:

  • March 1 for Fall enrollment
  • September 1 for Spring enrollment

International applicants should apply six months before intended date of enrollment

Some academic department have internal deadlines which need to be followed. We recommend applicants contact the academic department for additional deadline information.

Additional program-specific requirements and deadlines: Many graduate programs have additional requirements and deadlines. Search for your degree to learn more.

https://www.uakron.edu/international/apply/dates