Overview

About the programme

The School of Science & Technology at City, University of London offers research degrees in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering and Structural Engineering.

Whichever route you choose, you will conduct in-depth research alongside world-leading experts in Civil Engineering within one of four research groups:

Civil Engineering Structures focuses on developing integrated solutions for sustainable and resilient structures under adverse operational and extreme loading conditions.
Fluid-Structure Interaction addresses the challenges associated with marine engineering, offshore wind energy, high buildings and biomechanics.
Multi-scale Geotechnical Engineering links micro-mechanics to the macro-response.
Temporary Works and Construction Method Engineering addresses industry challenges associated with construction processes.

Access world-leading facilities including extensive structural laboratories, our recently refurbished geotechnical centrifuge, as well as unique, world-leading computer codes, such as QALE-FEM and qaleFOAM.

Programme Structure

Research topics include:

Performance-based design and assessment of structures
Inerter-based vibration control for civil engineering structures
Smart structures adaptable to adverse environmental loadings and conditions
Structural health monitoring and smart sensing of large-scale civil engineering structures
New and/or adapting materials (for enhanced performance)
Multi-hazard analysis/design/ (risk) management of structures
Optimisation of civil engineering structures design for resiliency and sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-14 00:00:00
Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-16 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-16 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 60 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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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Other requirements

General requirements

A good honours degree (normally no less than an upper second class honours degree from a UK University or an equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject. Some subjects also require an appropriate Masters qualification.

To apply online, an applicant will need to submit the following supporting documents:

Research proposal. The Research Proposal should be a maximum of 3 sides A4.
Copies of degree certificates and transcripts – original will be requested before an offer is made
Official work e-mail addresses (not private ones) for two referees (one of which must be an academic)
Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable).
Evidence of sponsorship (if applicable).

Tuition Fee

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International

19100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19100 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

6360 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6360 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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