Course
Civil Engineering
Offered by Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
QS Civil & Structural Engineering
QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: parent institution ranking
Virginia Tech's Via Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is one of the largest in the USA, known for strong research in structural engineering, benefiting from strong federal and defence-related employer ties.
Key advantages
- One of USA's largest civil engineering departments
- Strong structural engineering research
- Federal and defence employer ties
- Affordable Virginia cost of living
- Large, engaged alumni network
- Good research output
- Programme & duration
- MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. USD $30,000 – $40,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Fall (August)
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 80IELTS: 6.5PTE: 55
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.
Employability & placement
Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly into infrastructure, defence, and construction management roles.
Student experience
Blacksburg is a classic, affordable college town with a strong sense of community.
Research strengths
Research in structural engineering, transportation, and construction engineering and management.