Overview

This Civil Engineering - Water programme offered by University of Waterloo combines doctoral research with interdisciplinary study aimed at addressing complex societal and environmental challenges. Students undertake independent investigations that generate new knowledge while benefiting from opportunities for collaboration across a broad university-wide research community and engagement with scholars from multiple disciplines.

Key Facts

Candidates pursue doctoral studies within areas such as environmental resources, geotechnics, structural analysis, mechanics, construction, or transportation. Alongside their dissertation work, participants engage in cross-disciplinary activities that include lectures, field-based experiences, collaborative initiatives, and research seminars. The programme strengthens analytical, leadership, and scholarly communication capabilities while preparing graduates to contribute to evidence-based decision-making, technological advancement, and professional practice in a variety of sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Structures
Mechanics and Construction Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water Systems
Civil Infrastructure

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 27 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in Canada

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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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80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master's degree, an 80% average in coursework and evidence of ability to pursue independent research.
Resume

Supplementary information form (SIF)

Transcript(s)

References

Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14792 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4596 CAD / year

≈ 4596 CAD / year

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Waterloo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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