Overview

Civil Engineers conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, construct and maintain infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector, including transportation, buildings, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply, energy and sewage treatment.

The new Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Washington is designed to emphasize the conception, development, design, construction, maintenance, and renewal of systems in a complex urban environment that involve issues in transportation, water resources, the environment, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction engineering, and land development.

Career Pathways for Civil Engineering students include:

Civil Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Construction Engineer
Structural Engineer
Transportation Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Water Resources Engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civil Engineering Systems
CAD for Civil Engineers
Construction Engineering
GIS for Civil Engineers
Transportation Engineering
Construction Materials with Lab
Fluid Mechanics
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Analysis
Engineering Project Management
Hydraulic Engineering and Hydrology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tacoma, 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

Submit the UW Tacoma Freshman Application.
Complete the academic course grid and your senior year projections.
Write your personal statement
Complete the activity log
Pay the application fee or request a fee waiver at the conclusion of your application.
Submit official standardized test scores (optional).
Submit official AP, IB, or CLEP scores (if applicable).
Have you graduated from high school? You are required to send a final, official transcript at the time of application

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

44811 USD / year

≈ 44811 USD / year
Out-of-State

44811 USD / year

≈ 44811 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13577 USD / year

≈ 13577 USD / year

Living costs

Tacoma

United States

1000 - 1580 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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