About Civil Engineering in Purdue University

Civil engineers shape our world by creating, designing, and improving the infrastructure of our communities. They engineer systems that create safe forms of shelter, protect our coastlines and waterways, supply clean energy, provide access to clean water and sanitation, and allow safe and efficient movement of people and goods.

In civil engineering, we encourage our students to have big, bold, noble dreams and empower them to realize those visions. Our program prepares students to tackle future challenges and serve as key stakeholders in improving our society. We offer multiple pathways for students to find their passion. Our large number of open technical elective courses allows students the flexibility to tailor their education towards their desired future career.

Careers in Civil Engineering

Civil engineers build and sustain communities, allowing graduates to work in towns/ cities of any size here in the US or around the world. In addition, with a focus on natural and built environments, your career can be in an office, a lab, out in the field, or a combination of all. Civil engineers find successful careers in many sectors of both private and public organizations here in the US and abroad. Graduates often work on projects that include:

• harbors, ports, waterways, and irrigation facilities
• water supply systems and pipelines
• wind, solar, and hydro-electric power systems
• bridges, dams, and levees
• contaminant flows, used-water treatment facilities, and air and geoenvironmental remediation
• airports, roads, highways, railroads, public transit, and intelligent transportation systems
• stadiums, skyscrapers, office buildings, housing, and offshore facilities

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have passed high school from the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Indian School Certificate (ISC)

English language requirements

• IELTS : 6.5

Purdue University Highlights

Purdue University Cost of Attendance

Before applying for admission, you should have a rough idea of how much you'll have to spend. The cost of living in the United States for an academic year at a university is as follows.

Tuition Fee

The tuition charge for the institute's various programmes varies depending on their degree and duration. However, the following is an estimate of the fee and room allocation for students:-

Other Expenses

Other expenses apart from tuition fee to be considered while applying for admission