Overview

The Civil Engineering program at the University of Central Florida reflects the very broad nature of the field, which encompasses the design, construction, operation, management and enhancement of the infrastructure of society.

What you will learn

Conduct research in our world-class facilities under the guidance of professors who are working on federal-, state- and industry-funded projects.

Explore the areas of civil engineering that are of interest to you, including structural analysis and design, geotechnical engineering and foundations, transportation planning and operations, traffic engineering, construction engineering, water resources engineering and smart cities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Soil Dynamics
Retaining Structures and Slope Stability
Smart Underground Structures: Tunnels and Shafts
Advanced Pavement and Civil Engineering Materials
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
Bridge Engineering
Advanced Steel Structures
Advanced Reinforced Concrete
Masonry and Timber Design
Structural Reliability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Official, competitive GRE score taken in the last five years.
Résumé.
Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
Three letters of recommendation.
Prospective applicants with an earned master’s degree in a closely related field should apply to the post-master’s track.
Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting applicants into their research program.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Tuition Fee

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International

21508 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 21508 USD per year during 84 months.
National

21508 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21508 USD per year during 84 months.
In-State

6664 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6664 USD per year during 84 months.

Living costs for Orlando

1111 - 1939 USD /month

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