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PhD of Transportation and Environmental Engineering
- Boca Raton, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Transportation and Environmental Engineering offered by FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science at the Boca Raton campus.
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
- Apply technical reasoning and problem-solving methods relevant to Doctor of Philosophy in Transportation and Environmental Engineering. Communicate and evaluate practical solutions in this field.
Career outcomes
- Transportation and Environmental Engineering Specialist
- Transportation and Environmental Engineering Associate
Curriculum
- Subject-specific curriculum in Transportation and Environmental Engineering requires confirmation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits of attempted coursework
- GRE is required
- There are no minimum sub-score requirements
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- A general evaluation of international transcripts is required
- FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
- TOEFL 4.5
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree depending on programme, Foreign credential evaluation, GRE/GMAT for some programmes, Proof of funds on the Financial Certification Form for the I-20.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and deadline on its FAU graduate programmes page. Submit the online graduate application. Send official transcripts from every institution attended
- A foreign credential evaluation by a NACES member or FAU
- GRE or GMAT scores if the programme requires them
- the supplemental items it lists. Submit English test scores (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL or Duolingo 110) unless exempt. If admitted
- Complete the Financial Certification Form for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,251 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Boca Raton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Engineering and Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Transportation and Environmental Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,251 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $29,181 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.

