Overview

About the program

The Doctor of Philosophy program at Lakehead University involves advanced courses and an intensive research program culminating in a thesis.

The development of applied research skills will also prepare PhD graduates for a career either in or outside of academia in new and traditional fields of Civil Engineering including but not limited to structural, fire safety, geotechnical, water resources, construction, environmental and transportation engineering.

Programme Structure

Areas of study include:

Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Rock Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Transportation Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Thunder Bay, Canada

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

B-

English requirements

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110

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant must hold a MSc degree in Civil Engineering or a closely-related area with at least a 70% average.
Admission is dependent on the past academic history of the candidate and the assessment of the referees, the availability of space in the program and the availability and willingness of a suitable faculty member to supervise the applicant.
For applicants having a non-thesis master’s degree, admission may be granted only if the average is at least 80%.
Applicants shall indicate the name of a potential supervisor in the application.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12666 CAD / year

≈ 12666 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5388 CAD / year

≈ 5388 CAD / year

Living costs

Thunder Bay

Canada

1149 - 1720 CAD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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