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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Overview
University of Wisconsin–Madison / Geological Engineering Program is located in Madison, WI, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Optional Minimum of 30 credits; minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Minimum of 51 credits; minimum GPA of 3.0 |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
27
Applied
11
Accepted
6
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
81
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | December 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | September 1st | September 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | BS; minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | BS; minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 580 TOEFL IBT score: 92 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
13
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 7.69% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (61%)
Female (38%)
Faculty
29
Total faculty
Full-time - 29
Part-time - 0
Male (22)
Female (7)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Constitutive models for geomaterials, rock fracture, in situ stress determination, environmental geotechnics, site remediation |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
2226 Engineering Hall
1415 Engineering Drive
Madison, WI 53706
United States
1415 Engineering Drive
Madison, WI 53706
United States