Study Civil Engineering in North America

Civil Engineering in North America by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for civil engineering in North America

• University of Oklahoma (8)
• The University of Memphis (8)
• University of Ottawa (7)
• University of Waterloo, Canada (7)
• Laval University, Quebec City (6)
• Dartmouth College (6)
• Penn State University (5)
• Illinois Institute of Technology (5)
• Dalhousie University (5)
• Toronto Metropolitan University (5)

Study Civil Engineering in North America: common questions

How many civil engineering programmes are there in North America?

308 civil engineering programmes at 147 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a civil engineering degree in North America cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in civil engineering in North America is 29,900 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 23,863 USD and 42,877 USD per year.

Can I study civil engineering in North America in English?

Yes — 99% of the civil engineering programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (304 of 308).

Are any of these civil engineering programmes available online?

16 of the 308 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for civil engineering in North America?

PhD programmes, at a median of 19,340 USD per year, against 29,900 USD for bachelor's programmes.