PhD of Civil Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Troy, United States
- 4 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 (3 years): 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
- Bachelor or master degree as the programme requires
- Transcripts in English
- Personal statement
- CV
- Two recommendation letters
- Programme-specific writing samples
- English test.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 88
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 59
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Personal statement or essay where required
- Recommendations where required
- Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the international applicant requirements and deadline. Complete the appropriate application. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Recommendations
- program-specific materials. Pay the application fee. Accept the admission offer and pay the enrollment deposit. Submit financial documentation for immigration processing. Follow the university instructions for the I-20 and F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,767 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Troy |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering |
| Department | Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 72 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Scholarships
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $67,767 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,235 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 59.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.