Civil Engineering



  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • MS in Civil Engineering (MSCE)
  • Non Degree

The following English proficiency minimum scores are required by this program for the tests listed below. To view additional English proficiency options accepted by this program and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, visit the English Proficiency Requirements page.

TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (IBT): Minimum Overall Required Score: 90
Minimum section requirements:

  • Reading: 19
  • Listening: 14
  • Speaking: 18
  • Writing: 18

IELTS (Academic Module): Minimum Overall Required Score: 7
Minimum section requirements:

  • Reading: 6.5
  • Listening: 6
  • Speaking: 6.5
  • Writing: 5.5

We are not currently accepting TOEFL Essentials or Duolingo English test scores.

  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)

Fall*SpringSummer
U.S. CitizenMay 15September 15February 1
InternationalApril 15September 15February 1

*Fall deadline for priority consideration for financial support is December 1.

Name: Stacy Lane
Phone: 765-494-2159
Email: smlane@purdue.edu
Web: Program Website

Address:
Graduate Office
Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering
Purdue University
550 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051
USA

  • Current master’s students wishing to move to a doctoral degree program in this same graduate program will not be required to submit a new application.
  • International Applicants: No financial statements should be mailed to the CE Grad Office. If you are accepted to Purdue University and you are an international applicant, the International Students and Scholars office will send you the correct forms to be filled out upon acceptance.