Overview

The Civil and Environmental Engineering program at Tufts University is a research oriented pursuit that requires in-depth knowledge of a specific topic of study and involves close collaboration with a faculty mentor. Programs of study are highly individualized, but consist of two main components: course work and independent research.

Career Outcomes

Civil and Environmental engineers use their training to help society anticipate and respond to the emerging challenges of our changing world by focusing on natural and built systems, and by working at the intersection of infrastructure, the environment, and people.

Graduates of the doctoral program are well positioned for careers in academia, industry, government and consulting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Health
Environmental Engineering and Water Resources
Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Infrastructure Engineering
Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

15 SCH

bachelor's degree + at least 36 credits of course work, or master's degree + at least 15 credits of course work

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Medford, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction Environmental Economics & Policy View 57 other PhDs in Environmental Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students entering the program are expected to meet the general admission requirements of the graduate school; gain acceptance into the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; and hold a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related field.

Application Fee
Resume/CV
Personal Statement
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable)
GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10148 USD / year

≈ 10148 USD / year
Out-of-State

10148 USD / year

≈ 10148 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10148 USD / year

≈ 10148 USD / year

Living costs

Medford

United States

1458 - 3019 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Medford

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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