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PhD of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Flagstaff, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A civil and environmental engineering doctorate based on original research and rigorous coursework.
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
- Develop advanced knowledge of Civil and Environmental Engineering and apply scientific and technical reasoning
- Evaluate design choices
- And communicate practical solutions.
Career outcomes
- Engineering Technologist
- Project Engineer
- Technical Project Coordinator
- Operations Engineer
Curriculum
- The academic programme includes at least 22 semester hours (advanced standing) or 50 semester hours (direct entry) of graduate coursework
- Followed by qualifying requirements
- A dissertation proposal and a dissertation defence.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree or higher (a master's degree for some doctorates) from a regionally accredited US institution or officially recognised equivalent
- Typically with 3.0 GPA
- Transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 105) and programme materials such as statement of purpose
- Recommendations
- CV or GRE where listed in the catalog.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or higher from a regionally accredited US institution or equivalent from an internationally recognised institution.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Check requirements: bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA
- English proof
- Deadlines vary by programme. Complete the NAU international graduate application and pay the 75 USD fee. Upload unofficial transcripts (with English translation)
- English scores
- any programme items such as statement of purpose
- Recommendations
- CV or GRE. After admission send official transcripts and proof of funds to receive the I- Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $35,422, $33,800 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Flagstaff |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Steve Sanghi College of Engineering |
| Department | Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $35,422, $33,800 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,443 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.