PhD of Civil Engineering
- Perth, Australia
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Civil Engineering at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): 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
- Not published on the course pages (no academic entry text)
- Applicants must name a research topic and supervisor and submit a research proposal (https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/applying/research/)
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 81
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Civil Engineering admission requirements at Curtin University. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $41,895 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $10,500 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Curtin Perth (Bentley) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Studies |
| Department | Department of Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Curtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Civil Engineering. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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July 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
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Scholarships
Curtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Civil Engineering.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $41,895 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $10,500 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 81, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, IELTS Academic 6.5.
Curtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Civil Engineering.