Overview

Learning Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the Civil Engineering program of the University of Colorado at Boulder are that within five years:

Graduates will be successfully employed in engineering, science or technology careers.
Graduates will be assuming management or leadership roles.
Graduates will engage in continual learning by pursuing advanced degrees or additional educational opportunities through coursework, professional conferences and training and/or participation in professional societies.
Graduates will pursue professional registration or other appropriate certifications.
Graduates will be engaged in activities that provide benefit to communities.

Student Outcomes

The outcomes that students are expected to have attained upon graduation with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering are:

An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil Engineering Drawing

Geomatics

Analytical Mechanics

Thermodynamics

Mechanics of Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, 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

Application

Application fee ($65 for domestic applicants, $70 for international applicants

Personal Essay (required, 250–650 words)

Letter of recommendation

High school or secondary school transcripts

In addition to the general admission requirements, all international applicants are required to meet a minimum standard of English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

50356 USD / year

≈ 50356 USD / year
Out-of-State

48378 USD / year

≈ 48378 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18542 USD / year

≈ 18542 USD / year

Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 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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Student Outcomes

Programme Structure

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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