Overview

Students are encouraged to be innovative and imaginative in their quest for recognizing, stating, analyzing, and solving engineering problems.

Features

The goal of the PhD Civil Engineering program at the Drexel University is to develop the abilities to discover, pursue, and apply basic knowledge. PhD recipients are prepared to engage in teaching and research or in an industrial career in the development of new concepts and innovative systems.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Geotechnical Engineering

Hydrology/Water Resources

Hydraulic Engineering

Structural Engineering

Sustainable Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-17 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-24 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-13 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 105 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended. Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school. An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended.

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Tuition Fee

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International

8627 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1342 USD per credit during 84 months.
National

8627 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1342 USD per credit during 84 months.
In-State

8627 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1342 USD per credit during 84 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 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 Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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