Overview

Graduate study in Civil and Environmental Engineering at The University of Iowa prepares students for professional careers and further study.

The principal concentration areas are environmental engineering and environmental science; hydraulics, hydrology, and water resources; structures, mechanics, and materials; sustainable water development; and transportation.

Career Advancement

Engineering Career Services develops and promotes experiential education and professional opportunities for students.

Professional staff coordinate the college's co-op and internship program, engage in employer outreach, and provide opportunities for students to network with employers, including an engineering career fair and other career-development programming each semester.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The Doctor of Philosophy program in civil and environmental engineering requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. Students must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 3.00 throughout the program.

The doctoral degree is granted primarily on the basis of achievement rather than on a prescribed course of study.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Environmental Economics & Policy View 109 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Other requirements

General requirements

You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants).

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email instructing you on how to upload your supporting documents and submit letters of recommendation. A few programs require materials be sent directly to them. However, almost all supplemental material can and should be uploaded from your Admissions Profile in MyUI, our online service center for applicants and students. You can only access this AFTER you have submitted your application.

A statement of purpose

Résumé

Departmental Supplemental Graduate Application Information form

Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

31938 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31938 USD per year
National

31938 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31938 USD per year
In-State

12991 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12991 USD per year

Living costs for Iowa City

1187 - 1841 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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