Master of
Engineering

Advance Your Career with a Civil Engineering Master’s Degree

The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering is designed for working professionals who want to deepen their expertise and make an immediate impact. Whether you're looking to specialize or expand your skill set, this program helps you stay competitive and confident in your career.

Program Advantages

  • Finish in as little as one year. 
    • Two semesters of classes followed by your choice of internship or project. 
  • No thesis required.
  • The same technical depth as our MS, plus leadership training.
  • Thrive in a region rich with opportunity. The Cincinnati area is home to a thriving civil engineering sector, with abundant opportunities in transportation, infrastructure, environmental systems, and construction. From major engineering firms to public agencies and innovative startups, the area offers a dynamic landscape for career growth.

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Mid-size city. Big opportunities.

Cincinnati provides the perfect backdrop for the student experience, offering academic-corporate partnerships, exciting career opportunities and all the big-city amenities in an area with an affordable cost of living. The city is home to multiple Fortune 500 companies and a robust startup ecosystem. 

Your success is our priority

UC is ranked #4 for co-ops and internships in the U.S. That means we already have hundreds of connections with companies locally, nationally, and around the world to assist with your internship search while you are a student — and your job search as a graduate. 

Here, you'll learn inside the Cincinnati Innovation District with access to UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub and Digital Futures network. 

We have the team to help you succeed

  • Academic advisors to guide you throughout your degree 
  • Dedicated career coach to help you prepare for your job search
  • Scholarship support offered to every graduate student
  • Faculty with industry expertise and connections
I chose UC's MEng for its focused coursework and co-op internship option, which aligned with my career goals and offered valuable hands-on experience in a short timeframe.

Aravind Allu, MEng ‘22

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