Overview

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers three graduate degrees: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.), and Master of Engineering (M.Eng.). Students must be admitted to one of these three degree programs. The Civil and Environmental Engineering program is offered by Princeton University.

Education

For each of these degree programs, the department offers individualized tracks of graduate study that are aligned with the following research areas:

Mechanics, Materials, and Structures

Architecture, Arts, and Archaeology

Hydrology and the Atmospheric Environment

Sustainable, Resilient Cities and Infrastructure Systems

Chemistry, Biology, and Technology

Water, Climate, and Energy

The student-faculty ratio in the department is kept small to allow for productive working relationships between students and their advisers. The department maintains an atmosphere where close interaction between students and faculty is the norm, whereby students benefit from the background, experience, and knowledge their advisers have gained in solving important engineering problems.

Programme Structure

Research areas:

Mechanics, Materials, and Structures

Architecture, Arts, and Archaeology

Hydrology and the Atmospheric Environment

Sustainable, Resilient Cities and Infrastructure Systems

Chemistry, Biology, and Technology

Water, Climate, and Energy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction Environmental Economics & Policy View 54 other PhDs in Environmental Engineering 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Academic Purpose

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts
Required Tests
Writing Sample

Tuition Fee

Princeton guarantees full funding for its Ph.D. candidates for all years of regular program enrolment.

Living costs for Princeton

2022 - 4977 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

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Available Scholarships

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