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
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Credits
- bachelor's degree + at least 36 credits of course work, or master's degree + at least 15 credits of course work
Delivered
Campus Location
- Medford, United States
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction Environmental Economics & Policy View 109 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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.
- Portfolio (optional)
Student insurance
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- 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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Tuition Fee
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 36 months.
- The tuition for PhD students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is fully covered by Tufts tuition scholarships.
Living costs for Medford
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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