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Civil Engineering (PhD)

Students with excellent research abilities benefit from extensive research exposure through original thesis work, complemented by coursework and seminars, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their field.

Program Types
PhD
Entry-to-practice
Faculties
Unit
Location
Program Start
September, January, or May
Program Options
Thesis

Why choose this program?

Choosing a PhD in Civil Engineering provides the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that addresses critical infrastructure challenges, develop specialized expertise in areas such as transportation, earth and environment, structures and materials, geotechnical, and petroleum engineering.

Enhance career prospects in academia, industry, and government, and collaborate with leading experts and institutions to drive innovation and sustainability in the built environment.Ìý

Careers

Academia, consulting, construction, government and public sector, research and development, transportation planning and management, water management including flood control, irrigation and water supply systems, structural engineering specializing in design and analysis of buildings, bridges, geotechnical engineering focusing on soil and rock mechanics, foundation design and underground projects.Ìý

Admission requirements

You'll need to meet theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirementsÌýas well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.


Financial information

At Â鶹´«Ã½, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.

Program options

Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.Ìý

All graduate programs at Â鶹´«Ã½ are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies.

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