PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering is a doctorate in Civil Engineering & Construction programme taught at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 10,519 per year.
Also offered as: Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Civil Engineering & Construction
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 10,519 / year
Last checked September 2026 · Source: ualberta.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering covers nine research specializations, including construction, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining, petroleum, structural engineering, transportation, water resources, and cross-disciplinary topics, with coursework requirements customized to each student's background. Candidates must prepare and defend a thesis of high calibre on an approved topic, embodying original investigation that meets standards suitable for publication in reputable scholarly outlets and representing a substantial contribution to knowledge in the field. Admission requires a GPA of at least 3.0, proof of English proficiency, and a faculty supervisor's expressed willingness to accept the applicant, alongside transcripts, a CV, three references, and a statement of purpose submitted through the GPS SLATE portal. The program is delivered on campus with a minimum two-term residency requirement and typically spans three to six years depending on prior training and research scope, based at the University of Alberta's Edmonton campus in the Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering. It suits candidates pursuing independent, original scholarship and leadership roles within civil or environmental engineering specializations.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: This PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering sets a minimum admission GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, above the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies' general 3.0 minimum; course requirements are determined case by case depending on the applicant's academic background. The Graduate Record Examination is not required or used in evaluation. International applicants must meet the university's approved English language examination standards; the department's own page does not publish separate thresholds, so the general minimums apply: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 90 overall with no section below 21, Duolingo English Test 120 overall with no subscore below 100, CAEL 70 overall with no band below 60, or PTE Academic 61 overall with no skill below 60. A supervisor's commitment and a CAD 135 non-refundable application fee are required before an application is processed. Fall (September) and Winter (January) intakes are offered.
Application Details
Start Date:September and January
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to the University of Alberta, not through a provincial service: for Fall 2027 entry the application window opens 1 October 2026 and the deadline for most programmes is 1 March 2027, though several limited-enrolment programmes close earlier (Juris Doctor, 1 December 2026; Dental Hygiene, 1 November 2026) or later (Bachelor of Design and BFA programmes, 1 May 2027); Spring and Summer 2027 admission also opens 1 October 2026, while Winter intake is limited to a few programmes. International applicants use the identical published dates and online application; the university states no separate international closing date. The 1 March deadline is firm and late applications are not accepted, but admission decisions are then issued on a rolling basis, and offers made before 1 April must be accepted by 1 May 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
