Bachelor of Science [B.S] - Bachelor [4 Years]
$39,327 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Science [B.S] Civil Engineering

  • The BSc in Civil Engineering at Columbia University is a 4-year program.
  • This program is offered on a full-time basis.
  • The classical field of civil engineering deals with the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of structures and the infrastructure.
  • These include buildings, foundations, bridges, transportation facilities, nuclear and conventional power plants, hydraulic structures, and other facilities essential to society.
  • After completing this program, the student gains the following abilities:
    • Ability to apply knowledge fundamentals of the civil engineering field
    • Ability to analyze and interpret data  
    • Ability to design a system, component, structure, or process
    • Ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
    • Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  • There are four civil engineering practice areas:
    • Structural Engineering
    • Geotechnical Engineering
    • Construction Management
    • Water Resources/Environmental Engineering
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • Graduates with a broad and fundamental technical base will be able to enter the professional civil engineering workforce either with a BSc to develop specialized expertise by way of apprenticeship.
  • The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
  • Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $31285 $31285 $31285 $31285
Health Insurance $642 $642 $642 $642
Books and supply $2000 $2000 $2000 $2000
Miscellaneous expenses $5400 $5400 $5400 $5400
Total Fees $39327 $39327 $39327 $39327

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.5 9 3
ACT American College Testing 31 36 1
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test 1410 1600 1
Duolingo Duolingo 125 160 1

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have proof of their senior secondary school transcripts with a minimum B average.
  • Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.