Overview

The civil engineering major requires a minimum of 128 credit hours to graduate. A minor in civil engineering can be declared and requires the completion of 15 credit hours of Civil Engineering courses, with no more than 6 credit hours at the 2000 course level.

Objectives of the Civil Engineering program

To provide graduates with the technical competencies and insight necessary to practice civil engineering and have an impact on the profession and pursue professional licensure.

To provide a solid foundation for successful study at leading graduate and professional institutions.

To promote a breadth of abilities and knowledge, including quantitative and analytical skills, communication skills and social insight, to allow graduates to pursue careers in a diversity of fields including engineering, business, management, and information technology.

To prepare graduates for a lifetime of learning, for leadership, and for service to the profession and society.

The BS in Civil Engineering program at the University of Virginia enables students to achieve, by the time of graduation:

an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

an ability to communicate effectively.

Accreditation

Our Department Offers a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Which Is Accredited by the Civil Engineering Accreditation Commission of Abet.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structural Engineering

Civil Engineering Materials

Geotechnical Engineering

Water Resources Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Infrastructure Engineering and Management

Transportation Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 508 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The University of Virginia accepts applications from first-year and transfer students through the Common Application. Students are required to submit their portion of the application online. Counselors and teachers may choose to submit their documents online or by mail.

We do not accept resumes, research papers, or supplemental application items that do not fit the criteria for arts supplements.

Students whose first language is not English or who have attended an English-speaking school for fewer than two years are encouraged to provide evidence of their English proficiency by submitting the results of the TOEFL or the IELTS.

We require one counselor recommendation and one teacher evaluation for each first-year application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

66552 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66552 USD / year

≈ 66552 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26938 USD / year

≈ 26938 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Objectives of the Civil Engineering program

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Charlottesville

Funding

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