Overview

Features

Civil Engineering deals with public works including highways, railroads, bridges, buildings, and water and energy systems.
The department at at Pennsylvania State University seeks to tackle some of the major problems facing engineering today and lead the industry in research discoveries and design innovations.
We work in a variety of fields to develop solutions for challenges in design, construction, research, and education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Transport Processes
Treatment Plant Design
Groundwater Remediation
Environmental Pollution Microbiology
Hydrodynamic Mixing Processes
Civil Infrastructure Asset Management
Pavement Design and Analysis
Bituminious Materials and Mixtures
Concrete Materials and Properties
Advanced Characterization of Cementitious Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 109 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students in engineering, physical sciences, or mathematics with a 3.00 grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale) may be considered for admission. Exceptions to the minimum 3.00 grade-point average may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.
Applicants will upload official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, a statement of objectives, and three references for letters of recommendation when applying to the program.
Submission of GRE scores is recommended but not required.

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

46790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46790 USD per year during 96 months.
National

46790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46790 USD per year during 96 months.
In-State

27116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27116 USD per year during 96 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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