Bircham International University provides adult degree programs leading to a distance education university degree at professional, undergraduate and graduate levels through sound updated curricula and an innovative distance learning method of instruction.

Geotechnical Engineering – focuses on the utilization of natural materials for civil engineering and construction. Historically, the geotechnical engineering program focused on structural foundations, slope stability, and earth dams. Nowadays, the program's scope of activities has expanded to include natural and man made hazard mitigation, advanced techniques for site and material characterization, modeling of natural materials, design of pavement systems, and environmental assessment and remediation. The program contains 30 credits.

Courses (each subject accounts for 3 credits):
     - Foundation Engineering
     - Surveying
     - Geology
     - Hydrology
     - Assessment of Environmental Impact
     - Soil Testing & Improvement
     - Ground Vibration & Mechanics
     - Special Retaining Structures
     - Geotechnical Analysis
     - Geotechnical Engineering
 
Tuition: each 3 credits - $275