Best Civil & Structural Engineering Universities in the World 2025
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Best Civil & Structural Engineering Universities in the World 2025

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Updated on May 19, 2025 12:20 IST

Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering is a popular choice among students planning to study abroad. However, the overwhelming number of destinations and universities offering this course can confuse them. Hence, we have narrowed down the best places to study Civil & Structural Engineering in the world, which will help you make an informed decision.

Best Places to Study Civil & Structural Engineering

Engineering is one of the most sought-after programs among students after Class 12th. Every year, lakhs of students apply for the engineering entrance exams to secure a seat in the top engineering universities in the world. The need for civil engineers in any country is on the rise. However, the tuition fee and university rankings matter a lot when deciding on a college. We bring you the list of the top 25 universities around the world that have the best Civil Engineering departments for studying courses in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, and Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Best Universities in the World for Civil and Structural Engineering 2025 

According to the latest QS 2025 (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings, the top 20 universities offering UG programs in Civil and/or Structural Engineering, along with their first academic year tuition fee*, are listed below:

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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Civil and Structural Engineering

Universities

1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

2

ETH Zurich

=3

National University of Singapore (NUS)

=3

University of California, Berkeley (UCB)

5

Tsinghua University

6

Delft University of Technology

7

Stanford University

8

University of Cambridge

9

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

10

EPFL – École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne

11

Imperial College London

12

University of Oxford

 

=13

Politecnico di Milano

=13

University of Hong Kong

 

15

University of Tokyo

16

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

17

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

18

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

19

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

20

Tongji University

Top 20 Civil and Structural Engineering Universities in the World 2025: Fees 

The UG and PG fee for the top 20 Civil and Structural Engineering universities are given in the table below. Have a look at their first-year tuition fee*.

Universities

First Year UG Course Fee for international students*

First Year PG Course Fee for international students*

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

51.36 Lakh

52.92 Lakh

ETH Zurich -

 
INR 1 L

National University of Singapore (NUS)

25.72 Lakh

34.84 Lakh

University of California, Berkeley (UCB)

38.50 Lakh

36.22 Lakh
Tsinghua University -

3.90 Lakh

Delft University of Technology

-

21.30 Lakh

Stanford University

57.82 Lakh
1.46 Crores

University of Cambridge

44 Lakh

44.49 Lakh

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

25.54 Lakh

36.10 Lakh

EPFL – École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne

-

-

Imperial College London

EPFL

INR 1.38 L

University of Oxford

-

₹67 L

Politecnico di Milano

-

3.72 Lakh

University of Hong Kong

19.91 Lakh

-

University of Tokyo

-

-

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

-

₹3 L

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

-

-

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
30.46 Lakh

13,920

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

15.32 Lakh

-

Tongji University

-

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*This is only a rough estimation. The exact fees may vary as per the chosen course and should be checked on the respective university website.

While exploring the best countries to study engineering programs in the world, you must aware of the cost of living, research exposure, admission intakes, the application process, visa, safety, etc.

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Best Places to Study Civil & Structural Engineering FAQs

Q. Which country is best to study structural engineering?

A. USA, Netherland, UK, Canada, etc. are the best countries to study structural engineering.

Q. Which are the top universities to study structural engineering?

A. MIT, Delft University of Technology, and the University of Cambridge are the top 3 universities to study structural engineering.

Q. Which university is the best to study civil engineering?

A. Harvard University, Stanford University, University of California, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, etc. are the best universities to study civil engineering abroad.

Q. What is the average salary for a civil engineer abroad?

A. The average salary for a civil engineer abroad as of September 2022 is $86,053.

Q. Which country offers the highest salary to civil engineers?

A. Switzerland is the country that offers the highest salary to civil engineers. They can earn an average of $77,438 (approx.) yearly.

Q:   How to prepare for UK 10th board exam 2025?
A:

Those who are preparing for the UK Class 10 exam 2025 are recommended to follow the tips below.

  • Know the exam pattern
  • Make a proper time table as per the syllabus
  • Solve previous year question papers
  • Make short notes of important formulas and theorems
  • Revise regularly
  • Figure out weaker areas and learn them well

With proper planning and hard work, students can easily clear the UK 10th board exam.

Q:   Is MIT costly for Indians?
A:

MIT is not costly for Indian students. Applicants can study BTech program at affordable tuition fees as compared to other BTech colleges in the USA. The MIT BTech fees is around INR 50 L to INR 52 L.

Q:   Is Singapore Management University hard to get into?
A:

According to various sources, Singapore Management University has an acceptance rate of around 45% which makes it moderately selective for international student admissions. Some of the general admission requirements at the university are given as follows:

  • Academic Transcripts 
  • International Qualifications that are equivalent 
  • Standardized Test Scores 
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency 

After the student receives an offer letter, they are required to give the admission interview to be enrolled. 

Q:   How much does University of Tokyo cost for international students?
A:

The University of Tokyo cost for international students is low for undergraduate and graduate study. Students can complete their degree under 3 L. The below table includes the University of Tokyo fees for Indian students:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

Duration & Eligibility

MS  (3 courses)

INR 3 L

Duration: 2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS

MA  (2 courses)

INR 2 L

Duration: 2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS

MArch  (1 course)

INR 3 L

Duration: 2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS

MEng  (1 course)

INR 3 L

Duration: 2 years

Q:   How hard is it to get into University of Tokyo?
A:

Yes, it is slightly hard to get into the University of Tokyo because of its moderatly high acceptance rate. The University of Tokyo acceptance rate is around 34%, which means out of 100 applicants only 34 are accepted. Applicants has to meet the admission requirements and submit all the required documents to get admission at Tokyo University.

Q:   Does the University of Essex require IELTS?
A:

International students whose native language is not English must meet the University of Essex English language requirements to get admission. The university accepts IELTS scores as proof of English language proficiency. Mentioned below are the IELTS scores required for UG and PG admission at the university:

English Language Test

 Score

IELTS

Overall score of 5.5 to 8.0 with minimum of 5.5 to 7.5 in each section

The university also accepts the score of other English language tests such as TOEFL and PTE for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs:

English Language Test

 Score

TOEFL iBT

Overall score of 72 to 114

PTE

Overall score of 59 to 84 with minimum of 59 to 80 in each section

Also read: Required IELTS Score for UK Universities

Q:   How do I get into California Institute of the Arts?
A:

International students must apply online through the official website to get admission into California Institute of the Arts. They must meet the entry requirements of the programme and submit an online application by the deadline for admission at the institute. Applicants must create an account to start the California Institute of the Arts admission proess. Mentioned below are basic application requirements for international students:

  • An online application and a non-refundable application fee of USD 85 or INR 7,410.64
  • Personal essay
  • High school and/or university transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Portfolio 
  • Statement of purpose
  • Proof of English proficiency
Q:   What does the University of Rhode Island specialize in?
A:

The institute offers a number of courses across a vast course catalogue that includes: Business Administration, Biology & Biological Science, Criminology, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, Health & Wellness among others.

Listed below are some prominent courses offered by URI:

·      Bachelor's in Accounting

·      B.S in Civil Engineering

·      B.S. in Computer Science

·      B.A in Communication Studies

·      M.S. in Computer Science

·      MBA

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Hitesh Joshi

2 years ago

Hi I did Bachler in civil engineering form India and I want to study masters in civil structure engineering in NUS Singapore So would you please help me to provide fees structure and scholarship and what is the process to apply for it..

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Yash Nawandar

6 years ago

Hi I want to study masters in civil engineering in Best University in foreign. So would you please help me to know about universities which provide scholarship and what is the process to apply for it..

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Sabina Khanal

6 years ago

Hi I want to study masters in civil engineering in USA. So would you please help me to know about universities which provide scholarship and what is the process to apply for it. Gmat, gre, toefl, ielts which one is accepted???

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Swameeka Medhi

6 years ago

Hi Sabina, every university has a scholarship or financial aid scheme. They are often offered on merit basis. You may browse through any university website for such information. Besides university scholarship a number of external aids are also available. Here is also a handy link for scholarship ht

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Sabina Khanal

6 years ago

Hi I want to study master in civil engineering in USA. So can you please help me to know about universities which provide scholarship and what is the process to apply for those universities like sat, gre, gmat, toefl etc which is accepted

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Abdul Momin

6 years ago

Hi..iam Imran i want to do master in civil engineering in switzerland, can u help me for choosing best university with their fees details..waiting for ur reply..

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Hi Abdul, some of the best universities in Switzerland for Civil Engineering Masters include ETH Zurich, University of Geneva and EPFL to name a few.Most universities have French and English as the language of instruction. You are advised to visit the university websites for specific requirements an

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