Overview

Outcomes

Graduates of our Civil Engineering PhD program at the University of Manitoba are extremely well prepared to make positive, sustainable contributions to our society through the application of the knowledge they gain.

Their expertise in a chosen specialization of civil engineering is enhanced while taking four graduate courses as well as undertaking their research that advances the current state of knowledge in their chosen field.

With the most advanced degree offered by the university, our PhD graduates will have the necessary research expertise to qualify them for successful careers in academia, advanced research institutes or the public and private sectors.

Programme Structure

While collaboration between different research areas, departments and faculties is encouraged, our department has been broken down into seven main areas:

Environmental
Geotechnical
Structures
Transportation
Water Resources
Construction Engineering and Management
Masonry and Cementitious Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 26 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

To qualify for admission to the PhD in Civil Engineering program, you must normally have completed a master's-level degree in Engineering.

Applications are submitted online and must include the following before they will be reviewed by the admissions committee:

$100 application fee (non-refundable)
Uploaded copies of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
Supervisor support
Two letters of recommendation
Proof of English language proficiency, if required

Tuition Fee

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International

6068 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

6068 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Winnipeg

1056 - 1650 CAD /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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