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 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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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 109 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

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Based on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 36 months.
National

Free

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In-State

Free

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Based 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

1458 - 3019 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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