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PhD of Civil Engineering

Carleton University

Ottawa, Canada
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: 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

Master's degree with B+ or better in courses including the thesis and no grade below B- (https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/minimum-requirements/)
Programme-specific requirements apply
English proficiency required unless exempt
Additional academic criteria: B+ or better in courses (including thesis)
No grade below B-.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
PTE Academic 5.0 writing
Duolingo 4.5 other skills
Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Previous Degree Certificate
Proof of Funds for Study Permit
Academic References
Statement of Purpose
Research Proposal
Academic CV

How to apply

Review the Civil Engineering admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Prepare a research proposal and contact a potential supervisor where the program requires one. Complete the application through Carleton360. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$17,127 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main campus
Faculty or school	Academic Unit Not Confirmed
Department	Academic Unit Not Confirmed
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Civil Engineering. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left

Scholarships

Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Civil Engineering. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.