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PhD of Civil Engineering

Lakehead University

  • Thunder Bay, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Civil Engineering at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Civil Engineering PhD can develop the ability to apply mathematical and scientific concepts
  • Evaluate engineering constraints
  • Develop and test solutions and document technical reasoning
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Construction Project Coordinator
  • Civil Engineering Technologist
  • Infrastructure Planner

Curriculum

  • Four years full time with coursework
  • A comprehensive exam and a thesis
  • Admission weighs rank
  • Referee assessments
  • Past performance and supervisor availability.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's degree or equivalent with the average set by the academic unit; A supervisor or supervisory committee must be available; Research statement
  • CV and references.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree or equivalent from a recognised university with evidence of scholarly achievement; Academic average set by the academic unit; Supervisor contact strongly encouraged

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Undergraduate transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references

How to apply

  1. Review the doctoral admission requirements for PhD of Civil Engineering. Identify the research area and supervisor requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. A research proposal
  3. Curriculum vitae
  4. References
  5. language evidence. Complete the doctoral application to Lakehead University. Submit all supporting documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the application for the admission decision. If admitted
  6. Accept the offer and complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$19,955, $19,864 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusThunder Bay
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Engineering
DepartmentCivil Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteLakehead offers international entrance scholarships and other awards for eligible students. Values and renewal conditions depend on the award and academic results.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    16 Sept 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    63 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    80 days left

Scholarships

Lakehead offers international entrance scholarships and other awards for eligible students. Values and renewal conditions depend on the award and academic results.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.