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PhD of Civil Engineering
- Melbourne, Australia
- 3 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: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): 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
- Honours bachelor (research component
- distinction average) or a master degree with research component (distinction average)
- or equivalent evidence; research proposal and supervisor required
- Bachelor degree with honours (4 years
- research component of at least 25% of a year
- distinction average)
- or a master's degree with research component (distinction average) or without (high distinction average)
- or equivalent evidence; research proposal and supervisor required
Accepted academic background
Honours bachelor or master degree with research component
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- Research Proposal
- Academic References
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $44,160 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | STEM College |
| Department | School of Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying. |
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RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $44,160 AUD per year. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, IELTS Academic 6.5.
RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.

