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PhD of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Western University

  • London, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Western University campus

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 (Up to 3 years (3 years if the programme is 2 years or more; otherwise up to programme length) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): 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

  • Admission average is the North American A- (78%). Applicant should have a Bachelors degree in Engineering
  • Or similar program. Acceptance into the PhD degree program is dependent on the acceptance of a faculty advisor. It is the responsibility of the applicant to find a faculty advisor.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university, College or institute with evidence of research potential (direct entry from a bachelor's degree at the programme's discretion), Programme-specific supervisor, References and documents

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Referee contact details
  • Evidence of English proficiency if applicable
  • Program-specific supplementary documents if required

How to apply

  1. Check the program page for requirements and the international deadline. Create an applicant account and apply online; the application fee is 185 CAD
  2. non-refundable (some programs charge differently). Upload transcripts from every post-secondary institution (unofficial copies are enough to apply; English translation if needed)
  3. enter referee emails and add program documents such as CV
  4. statement or writing samples. SGPS does a preliminary check
  5. then the program decides. Accept the offer in Student Center by the date in the offer letter and send official transcripts to gradapps@uwo.ca.

Other costs

Tuition per year$7,794 CAD
Application fee$185 CAD
Deposit$31,242 CAD

Program details

CampusLondon (main campus)
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Engineering
DepartmentCivil and Environmental Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stayUp to 3 years (3 years if the programme is 2 years or more; otherwise up to programme length) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

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  • Program starts

    September 2027

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  • Program starts

    January 2028

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.