Overview

Civil engineering, earliest of the engineering professions, has evolved into a broad spectrum of specialties: structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, environmental, transportation, urban planning, construction management, sustainable design, urban security, and infrastructure rehabilitation.

Depending on his or her interests and abilities, the modern civil engineer may also become involved in research, design, and development related to projects in alternative energy sources, space structures, protection against natural and man-made disasters, etc.

Program Learning Outcomes

The Civil Engineering program at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has established the following set of outcomes that our undergraduate students are expected 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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Development Seminar

Engineering Design and Problem Solving

Physics Laboratory

Principles of Electrical Engineering

Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, 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

Common Application, including essay and additional writing prompts

2 teacher recommendations (at least one from a STEM course instructor strongly encouraged)

1 counselor evaluation

Official high school transcript or GED certificate (including mid-year report, if applicable)

Any official college transcripts (sent directly from the college or university)

SAT/ACT (test optional)

SAT II (optional)

English language proficiency test

$75 application fee or fee waiver

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44550 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44550 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

44550 USD / year

≈ 44550 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

900 - 1400 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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Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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