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MS in Civil Engineering at Michigan Tech
A Civil Engineering master's specialises in structures, geotechnics, transportation, water resources or construction management. Here is what studying it at Michigan Technological University (Houghton) costs, who is eligible and what you can do after.
- Total ≈ ₹83 lakh – ₹98 lakh
- Tuition $25,000 – $32,000 a year
- STEM OPT eligible
- Loan & visa support
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How much does the MS in Civil Engineering at Michigan Tech cost?
The MS in Civil Engineering at Michigan Technological University costs an Indian student about ₹83 lakh – ₹98 lakh in total: tuition of $25,000 – $32,000 a year, living costs of about $18,000 a year and one-time costs. Of 65 universities on our USA list offering Civil Engineering, it ranks 18 from cheapest. After the degree: OPT: usually STEM-designated, so eligible for 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension.
Official sources: Michigan Technological University — official website
MS in Civil Engineering at Michigan Tech at a glance
- Program
- MS in Civil Engineering at Michigan Technological University
- Typical length
- 2 years
- Tuition (international)
- $25,000 – $32,000 a year
- Total cost
- ₹83 lakh – ₹98 lakh
- Usual backgrounds
- B.Tech/BE in Civil Engineering
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
- OPT / STEM
- OPT: usually STEM-designated, so eligible for 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension
- Intakes
- Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
Cost
MS in Civil Engineering at Michigan Tech: cost in rupees
University-wide tuition range for international graduate students; your program's exact fee is on the offer letter.
Specialisations
Civil Engineering specialisations to look for
Civil Engineering master's programs usually let you specialise in structural Engineering, construction Management, transportation Engineering, geotechnical Engineering and water Resources. Tracks, elective sets and thesis areas differ by university, so confirm on Michigan Tech's program page which of these Michigan Technological University offers before you apply.
Eligibility
Entry requirements for Civil Engineering at Michigan Tech
Usual expectations — the program page has the exact minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in Civil Engineering
- Prerequisite: Structural analysis
- Prerequisite: Engineering mathematics
- Prerequisite: Design software basics
- English: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
Careers
Careers after Civil Engineering — Houghton & Kalamazoo
Low-cost Michigan college towns
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Loan
EMI on a ₹73 lakh loan
About 80% of the mid-point cost; EMIs start after the course and moratorium.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is $25,000 – $32,000 a year; the total with living and one-time costs is about ₹83 lakh – ₹98 lakh over 2 years.
Usually if you have b.Tech/BE in Civil Engineering, with structural analysis and engineering mathematics. A 4-year bachelor's (B.Tech/BE) is the safest route; many universities also accept 3-year degrees, sometimes after a credential evaluation (WES or ECE).
Graduates move into roles such as Structural Engineer, Project / Construction Manager, Transportation Planner and Geotechnical Engineer. Employers look for autoCAD, STAAD, ETABS, project planning and BIM / Revit.
OPT: usually STEM-designated, so eligible for 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension.
Most families combine savings with an education loan of about ₹73 lakh; the EMI at 10.5% over 10 years is about ₹98,503 a month.
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