Overview

Your education will take place inside and outside the classroom, and there are numerous opportunities to learn not only about civil and environmental engineering but also network with your peers.

Features

We seek a diverse group of applicants from a range of academic disciplines, who work together to contribute to exciting intellectual networks across the department and MIT.

At Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in the Civil and Environmental Engineering program we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and enriching environment for both domestic and international students.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Fluid Mechanics

Ecology and Evolution

Climate, Environment and Sustainability

Hydrology and Hydroclimatology

Materials, Structures and Geomechanics

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Statement of Objectives that addresses experience and purpose as well as an example of technical work

Three letters of recommendation

Transcripts

English proficiency exam scores

CV or resume

Tuition Fee

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International

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year
National

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year
In-State

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year

Living costs for Cambridge

1814 - 3756 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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