135 PhD programmes in Civil Engineering & Construction in North America

Dalhousie University's PhD in Civil Engineering programme provides the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that addresses critical infrastructure challenges, develop specialized expertise in areas such as transportation, earth and environment, structures and materials, geotechnical, and petroleum engineering.

The Civil Engineering programme from Illinois Institute of Technology is awarded in recognition of a high level of mastery in the field of civil engineering and upon demonstration of a distinct ability to make substantial creative contributions to knowledge in the field.

In Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University, programs leading to the Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Engineering (M.E.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees are offered. 

The Engineering Ph.D. degree at The University of New Mexico requires a minimum of 48 credits of course work plus 18 hours of dissertation credits. 

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering & Construction (CEEC) at University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers a number of areas of engineering leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Civil and Environmental Engineering.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in City and Regional Planning at The Ohio State University trains students to undertake interdisciplinary, independent, applied research on urban and regional problems and planning processes.

The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at University of California, Berkeley offers a professional graduate degree, the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning.

The Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering (CEGE) develops the skillful conception, planning, design, construction and operation of facilities that enfold modern life, ranging from smart urban services to intelligent infrastructure to earth observing systems. The Civil Engineering programme is offered at the The Ohio State University.

The major and minor courses comprising a degree plan for a doctoral student will be determined by the student’s advisory committee. We offer a Civil and Environmental Engineering degree at Southern Methodist University.

The Civil Engineering department at the Catholic University of America offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in civil engineering. 

While pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Civil Engineering, the student at The University of Alabama will take graduate-level courses and conduct research with a faculty advisor and observe how these studies will lead to key engineering innovations and societal impacts in the field of civil engineering. 

At the University of Washington, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Built Environment. Join us! 

The Civil and Environmental Engineering - Mechanics, Materials, and Structures program at Northwestern University provides a strong background in the theory and practice of modern civil and environmental engineering through formal course and research requirements. 

Our PhD program in Civil and Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University aims to inspire the leaders of tomorrow to take on the challenge of creating and sustaining the built environment that underpins our society. 

The field of Civil Engineering at Oklahoma State University represent challenging and rewarding professions that serve the needs of the public at all levels from locally to internationally.

The Civil and Environmental Engineering - Engineering and Public Policy candidate at Carnegie Mellon University must pass the qualifying examination approved by both departments.

The Civil Engineering programme offered by University of Wyoming offers a close-knit academic and research environment that affords abundant student-faculty collaborations and access to remarkable research facilities while preparing students for post-doctoral work, academic positions and advanced roles in industry.

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at the Memorial University of Newfoundland offers thesis-based graduate programs leading to a doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree in Civil Engineering.

The department at Royal Military College of Canada is accredited to offer Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering.

The Institute of Civil Engineering offers graduate programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa.