135 PhD programmes in Civil Engineering & Construction in North America

The Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering at North Carolina State University is pursued by outstanding students with an intense interest in independent study and research.

The City and Regional Planning programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in urban development, planning policy, and spatial governance.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is home to two doctoral programs: the PhD in Civil Engineering and the PhD in Materials Engineering.

The department offers two seminar series, Geotechnology Seminar and Transportation seminar. A graduate program leading to the PhD is offered with a major in civil engineering. The Civil Engineering program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

This Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD degree from Portland State University is your first step toward furthering your career as a professional engineer. Break the mold and improve the lives of others with an advanced degree and modern technical training in civil and environmental engineering.

The Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (CAE) from the University of Miami offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Civil Engineering with the following areas of emphasis: Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at University of California, Berkeley is a place of intellectual vitality. This vitality is evident in its creative and forward-looking curricula and classroom teaching, its attentive academic mentoring, and the innovative research conducted by students and faculty.

Students enrolled in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky enjoy the benefits of studying at the Commonwealth’s flagship research institution, with an energetic and experienced faculty committed to each individual student’s educational and professional success.

This Civil Engineering  PhD programs from Mississippi State University areas of study include structures, geotechnical, water resources, transportation, construction materials and environmental engineering.

Students at University at Buffalo pursue Civil Engineering programs of research and study leading to MS and PhD degrees.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) offers a Ph.D. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Some of the most important urban innovations happen underground. The only program of its kind in North America, the Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering program of Colorado School of Mines educates top engineers on the design, construction, rehabilitation and management of underground spaces. 

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, consistently ranked as having one of the best graduate programs in the country, offers graduate work leading to master's and doctoral degrees.

The Department of Civil Engineering at Wayne State University offers a doctoral program with specializations in environmental engineering, structures, and transportation.

The Civil Engineering doctoral program at Texas A&M University has eight areas of specialty that a student can focus on. Each area covers a different aspect of civil engineering that can be found in today's society. 

Research in Civil Engineering at Rice University is broad and interdisciplinary. We believe that the best solutions come from unconventional collaborations — across students and faculty, across disciplines, across departments, and across the spectrum of science and humanities.

The PhD in Civil Engineering program at Lakehead University is designed for highly qualified personnel interested in a rewarding career in fundamental or applied research.

Our advanced training in Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba empowers graduates to contribute to the economic and social betterment of our society through sustainable design. Whether it’s the roads we drive on, the safe water we drink, the buildings we live and work in, or the rivers and lakes we enjoy, civil engineers impact many areas of our lives.

This Civil and Environmental Engineering program is offered at Western University - Canada to applicants who hold a Master's Degree in a related field.

A Master’s in Civil Engineering at Lehigh University includes coursework, independent study and research to educate students in their field.