StudyQA — Master: Transportation Engineering

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Transportation Engineering at Rutgers University is a comprehensive graduate program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the planning, design, construction, operation, and management of transportation systems. This program combines theoretical foundations with practical applications to address the complex challenges of modern transportation infrastructure. Students will explore various modes of transportation, including highways, railways, air transportation, maritime systems, and urban transit, gaining a multidisciplinary perspective essential for developing innovative solutions to transportation issues. The curriculum covers core topics such as traffic flow theory, transportation planning, safety analysis, transportation economics, sustainable transportation, and intelligent transportation systems. Through coursework, research projects, and practical training, students will acquire skills in data analysis, modeling, and decision-making relevant to transportation engineering. The program also emphasizes the importance of environmental considerations, policy development, and technological advancements like automation and smart infrastructure in shaping future transportation networks. Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue careers in government agencies, consulting firms, industry, and academia, contributing to the development of safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation systems worldwide. Rutgers' strong ties with industry and government, combined with access to cutting-edge research facilities and expert faculty, provide an enriching educational experience aimed at advancing transportation engineering knowledge and practice.

The Master of Science degree requires the completion of at least 30 credits with two options:

Option A: Requires a minimum of 24 credits of coursework plus a 6 credit thesis and a public oral defense of thesis.
Option B: Requires a minimum of 27 credits of coursework plus a 3 credit special project, and a final oral examination.

Students are free to choose between Options A and B, except graduate assistants, who are required to take Option A. The students choose a program of study outlined in Section III.

16:180:545. (F) ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT I (3)
16:180:546. (S) ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT II (3)
16:180:546. (F) BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (3)
16:180:XXX. (S) METHODS AND MODELS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM MODELING AND MANAGEMENT (3)

Online application
$70 nonrefundable application fee
One official transcript from each postsecondary institution attended
Three letters of recommendation
GRE and TOEFL
Please include in your personal statement which area of Civil and Environmental Engineering you are interested in focusing on?

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Most international applicants will not have a Grade Point Average (GPA) that is based on the 4-point scale used in the United States. If this is the case for you, please enter 0.00 on the electronic application. GPA information is used for statistical purposes and your transcripts will clarify your academic achievement.

Scores for TOEFL or IELTS

A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test score is required if your undergraduate education was completed in a non-English speaking country. Even if you hold a master's-level degree from a U.S. or other English-speaking country you must still take the TOEFL or IELTS test.

Your scores must be current within 2 years of the semester you are applying to.
You are exempt from submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores if you are a U.S. trained undergraduate or international applicant coming from English-speaking countries with a minimum of 3 years undergraduate education where the mode of instruction was English.
If you are missing required test scores, your application will not be reviewed by the graduate admissions committee.
The minimum paper-based TOEFL score is 550. The minimum computer-based TOEFL score is 213
The minimum IBT-internet based TOEFL is Writing 22, Speaking 23, Reading 21, Listening 17.
An acceptable IELTS score is bandwidth 7.
Your program may have higher requirements for language intensive areas such as history, English, psychology, and others.

Financial Documentation

If you have received an offer of admission without financial support, you must submit a Certification of Funds along with financial documentation before you can receive an official certificate of admission and eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019).

Financial documentation is not required for New Brunswick programs until you are offered admission. Financial documents must be original and current, dating no more than 9 months prior to the term of admission.

You must also show proof you can finance your first year of education and living expenses and provide a plan and sources for funding future years.

For single students, awards of assistantships and fellowships by Rutgers generally satisfy the financial certification requirements for admission.

Foreign Student Adviser’s Report (FSAR)

International students recommended for admission who are presently attending a university and are transferring their SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) ID to Rutgers are required to submit a FSAR.

International students on CPT (Curricular Practical Training) and OPT (Optional Practical Training) are required to submit a FSAR.