107 PhD programmes in Civil Engineering & Construction in Europe

The Civil Engineering course from Kaunas University of Technology is a double degree programme with the University of Bologna, Italy.

With a strong focus on interdisciplinary research, doctoral candidates engage in innovative projects that contribute to scientific and technological advancement. The Civil Engineering, Geodesy and Transport degree is offered by Silesian University of Technology.

The world of civil engineering is changing. Nowadays, there is an increasing demand for engineers who have a profound understanding of their own field and can oversee and combine the specialist knowledge from other disciplines. The Civil and Environmental Engineering programme is delivered at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).

The purpose of the EngD programme in Civil Engineering from University of Twente (UT) is to educate trainees who will be the 'new employees' in the field of civil engineering.

The Smart Buildings and Cities program from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) wants to contribute to the transition towards smart, intelligent and sustainable cities where quality of life is high.

This Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD program from Politecnico di Torino is part of the research and study programme offered by two Departments: DISEG (Department of Structural, Geotechnical and Building Engineering) and DIATI (Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering). 

The Landscaping from Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava focuses on scientific research on the evaluation and assessment of soil, water, and air protection and the disposal of waste.  

This Water Resources Engineering from Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava will prepare graduates for pursuing a career in the chosen scientific area. Candidates are supported by their supervisors. 

The Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences progrma of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics is offered in continuation of the three master programs. By choosing the research topic in your application, you are implicitly selecting the respective PhD programme.

PhD students at the School of Architecture and The Built Environment from University of Wolverhampton are supervised by academics who are leading experts in their particular area of expertise. At least one academic in each supervisory team will have a track record of successful supervisions.

The Civil Engineering programme offered by Bogazici University develops advanced expertise in civil engineering through research-focused study and problem-solving approaches.

The Civil Engineering degree at University of Plymouth is awarded for a research study, normally over a three-year period, which makes a significant contribution to knowledge.

At the RWTH Aachen University, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Civil Engineering.

The Building Physics programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in heat, moisture, and air transport in buildings and their impact on energy use, indoor environment, and sustainability.

The Construction and Architecture programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in the planning, design, construction, and lifecycle management of the built environment.

The Civil Engineering and Architecture programme offered by University of Parma develops advanced research expertise in sustainable built environments, infrastructure systems, and architectural design.

The Structural Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering programme from Politecnico di Milano encompasses different and multi-disciplinary areas: constructions and construction materials, biomaterials, micro-systems and metamaterials; engineering seismology and earthquake-resistant structures.

The Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering programme from Politecnico di Milano is guided through its main phases through a path that includes a moment of verification and revision (the Milestones) every six months, the specific content of which ranges from bibliographic research to the preparation of the provisional and final draft of the thesis.

The Civil Engineering programme from Atilim University has a friendly faculty comprised of members with degrees from renowned international universities, laboratories for both educational and research purposes, and other facilities like computer infrastructure and classrooms well-suited for a good graduate education. 

The PhD program in Civil Engineering at Tor Vergata University of Rome includes all the research lines in Civil engineering and Architecture.