We encourage you to explore our website to learn more about the vibrancy of our department. You will find an exciting, diverse, and supportive community of students and professors. We are deeply committed to the success of our CUE students at NYU and beyond, and we are proud of the accomplishments of our students and alumni.
Please explore the following frequently asked questions. If you need further clarification, feel free to contact us.
NYU Tandon students have access to two exceptionally motivating locations: Greenwich Village and highly desirable Downtown Brooklyn. Together they form an urban campus without walls, where the classroom meets city, and the learning experience never ends. Nearly all required classes are conveniently offered at the school of engineering campus in Downtown Brooklyn. Students may elect to take an elective course on the main campus or at many of the global network sites.
Can I take some of my courses in a study away site?
NYU is a global network university with many study away locations. Students are encouraged (but not required) to spend a semester at one of these sites. Engineering courses are offered at Abu Dhabi, Shanghai, and London. Many students plan their liberal studies courses at one of the 14 study away sites. For more details, please visit Tandon's Study Abroad page.
What teams and student clubs are available in the Civil and Urban Engineering Department?
NYU has 300+ active student clubs on campus open to all students. The Civil and Urban Engineering student clubs provide limitless opportunities for leadership and to pursue individual interests. In addition, NYU Tandon School of Engineering is home to over 40 student clubs that represent academic, cultural, political, professional, religious, spiritual, service, social, and recreational interests
How diverse is the Civil and Urban Engineering Department?
We welcome you into our diverse undergraduate community (Currently 42% female, 32% under represented minorities, and 10% international).
What opportunities are available for internships and co-op experience?
The majority of undergraduate students do 6-12 months of professional internship at a civil engineering or construction management firm. Students typically find internships through the strong alumni network, faculty contacts, the Wasserman Career Center and NYU Tandon Career Services.
Can international students apply for internships?
Yes. F-1 Students must apply for curricular practical training (CPT). Please visit Tandon's CPT page for general information, and discuss your interest with your academic adviser.
What is the student-faculty ratio in the Civil & Urban Engineering Department?
You will enjoy personal attention due to our small student-faculty ratio of 11.
What minors are available?
Hundreds of minors are available for Tandon's students to consider. Our Undergraduate curriculum allows 12 credits of free electives and 9 credits of civil engineering electives. With some planning, most students can complete up to two minors. The following minors are offered:
The B.S. in Civil Engineering allows students to concentrate in environmental engineering. Students can also minor in environmental engineering.
Do you offer a B.S. in Construction Engineering or Management?
The B.S. in Civil Engineering allows students to concentrate in construction engineering and management. Students can also minor in construction management.
All full-time applicants must submit GRE scores for consideration. The GRE exam is waived from NYU Tandon CUE alumni with GPA>3.0 as well as part-time applicants.
What are admissions requirements for the Master's in Civil Engineering?
All applicants are considered individually for admission. A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a strong undergraduate record from an accredited institution is generally required for admission to our M.S. programs in Civil Engineering. Applicants to all M.S. degree programs must satisfy the general Tandon School of Engineering admission requirements.
My undergraduate degree is not in Civil Engineering, can I still be admitted to the Master's in Civil Engineering?
Applicants with degrees from fields other than Civil Engineering may be admitted. Those admitted typically have a strong background in math, science, or engineering. Others may have to complete additional pre-requisite courses to achieve a comparable background. Courses required to achieve this status are specified as part of the admission evaluation. Undergraduate courses specified for this purpose cannot count toward credits for the graduate degree.
Depending on your undergraduate major, some of the master's degrees offered by the CUE department may not require any pre-requisites. Please explore all graduate study areas and degrees offered by the CUE department.
Is a thesis required?
No. The Thesis is optional. Students may be considered for a Master's Thesis or Master Project based on their scholastic achievement after completing two semesters at Tandon.
No. However, if the on-campus internship is part of a course that you wish to take credits for, you must register for one of the Principles of Professional Practice courses.
Both programs require a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. The typical applicant for transportation planning and engineering has a degree in an engineering field, urban planning, computer science, mathematics or physics. That is, they have a quantitative background. For the transportation management degree, any undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.) is acceptable.
Yes. However, you must demonstrate a prior interest in research, and interview with the graduate adviser. In addition, you must meet all admission requirement including: (1) superior academics, (2) advanced English language proficiency, and (3) outstanding GRE scores.
To get a detailed overview of the tuition, please visit Tuition and fees page. More information about other charges can be found here.
Where can I find more information about student housing and associated costs?
You can find more information on the Housing page.
Nearly all alumni land excellent jobs by the time they graduate, and progressively advance in their careers. Visit Career Services for more information.
You can read about the requirements for the international students and visa information at NYU's Office of Global Services.
Is a CPT offered and what is it?
CPT is defined as employment which is an integral part of the curriculum. CPT may include : “alternate work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum which is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school.”
Please visit the CUE CPT page, which describes courses requiring a CPT experience.
Is the TOEFL / IELTS required from International Students?
The Office of Graduate Enrollment Management and Admissions reserves the right to request proof of English competency from any applicant. At least one of these exams is required for:
The NYU Tandon School of Engineering requires that graduate applicants achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 90 on the internet-based test, an overall band of 7.0 on IELTS, a 65 on the Pearson PTE Academics exam, or a C1 on the Cambridge English: Advanced exam. TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE scores are valid for two years. The test must be taken again if your score is older than two years at the time of application submission.
Applicants may request a waiver of English Language Proficiency Testing for special cases by submitting a waiver request form. If you have earned a B.S. or M.S. degree from the US institution, you will be reviewed for a waiver and do not need to submit a waiver request form. The request will be reviewed only after transcripts are received.
