Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering at Kansas State University offers a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for a successful career in the diverse field of civil engineering. This program combines foundational principles of mathematics, physics, and engineering sciences with practical applications in construction, infrastructure, and sustainability. Students will explore areas such as structural engineering, transportation systems, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and water resources management. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through labs, design projects, and internships, enabling students to develop technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and leadership qualities. Faculty members are experts in their fields, committed to mentoring students and advancing innovative research. Kansas State University’s state-of-the-art facilities, including specialized laboratories and testing centers, provide an ideal environment for experiential learning. The program also prepares students for professional certification, such as the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and offers pathways to advanced study and research. Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at Kansas State University are equipped to tackle real-world challenges related to infrastructure development, environmental protection, and sustainable construction. They are well-prepared for careers in consulting firms, construction companies, government agencies, and research institutions, or to pursue graduate education to specialize further. With a strong emphasis on ethical engineering practices, sustainable development, and community impact, this program aims to cultivate engineers who will contribute to the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of modern civil infrastructure worldwide.

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 275 Module (National)
• USD 728 Module (International)

*Tuition fee per credit hour. Students enrolled in a College of Engineering course pay a $19 per credit hour equipment fee and a $20 per credit hour course fee.

• English

Course Content

Freshman year

• Engineering Assembly
• Introduction to Civil Engineering
• Civil Engineering Graphics
• Chemistry I
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Expository Writing I
• Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
• Track elective
• Engineering Assembly
• Chemistry II
• C Programming for Engineers
• Earth in Action
• Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

Sophomore year

• Track elective
• Engineering Assembly
• Elementary Surveying Engineering
• Public Speaking IA
• Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
• Engineering Physics I
• Track elective
• Engineering Assembly
• Statics
• Elementary Differential Equations
• Engineering Physics II
• Statistics for Engineers

• Track elective
• Engineering Assembly
• Mechanics of Materials
• Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
• Dynamics
• Thermodynamics I
• Engineering Assembly
• Soil Mechanics I
• Introduction to Structural Analysis
• Environmental Engineering Fundamentals
• Written Communication for Engineers
• Fluid Mechanics

Senior year

• Track elective
• Engineering Assembly
• Water Resources Engineering
• Engineering Assembly
• Civil Engineering Project

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

Applications for admission are accepted up to15 months before the first class day each semester. Apply for admission and fill out the Kansas State University scholarship application.

International admission:

• Online international student undergraduate application
• $80 USD application fee
• A copy of your passport photo page
• Affidavit of Financial Support (pdf) and bank statement
• High school and university transcripts

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Kansas State University.

Funding

The priority deadline for incoming freshmen to submit the K-State scholarship application is Nov. 1. For transfer students, the deadline is Feb. 1. Students should submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid by March 1.

Accreditation

The Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.