PhD in Civil Engineering

The PhD in Civil Engineering prepares students for research careers at universities, public agencies or private labs, and industry research and development. The Department of Civil Engineering aims to train engineers who make discoveries, develop technologies and apply new approaches to keep infrastructure safe, resilient and sustainable. The curriculum is broad, covers each principal civil engineering specialty, and emphasizes interdisciplinary work on urban infrastructure. Applicants may begin the online application at any time, and all materials, including transcripts, recommendations, a resume, a personal statement and test results, are due by the deadline. The catalog entry lists the program contacts, admission and degree requirements, and a link to the department website, so applicants can confirm current details with the department before applying.