Overview

Research-oriented and focused on the latest developments in the discipline, our program readies you for Civil Engineering at New York University research careers in the private sector. It also prepares you to teach at the university level, ensuring the most recent advancements in the field are shared with a new generation of civil engineers.

Concentrations

As a PhD candidate, you will choose to concentrate in a specific sub-discipline. Other focus areas are possible and can be developed with the assistance of faculty advisers. All subject areas must be relevant to the degree sought, and a faculty member must be willing and able to guide your research.

Programme Structure

Concentrations:

structural materials and engineering
geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering
environmental and water resources engineering
construction management and engineering
highway and traffic engineering
urban infrastructure systems engineering and management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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

Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to this program requires an MS in Civil Engineering or equivalent with a GPA of 3.5 or better (on a 0-4 scale).
GRE scores are required for all full-time PhD applicants.
Foreign applicants must take the TOEFL examination and submit the results for consideration.

In criteria 1 and 2 above, the “equivalent" can be achieved in several ways. You may have an MS degree with a different title that covers substantially the same material.

In more general terms, you must demonstrate that you have the equivalent of all undergraduate and master’s-level course work to be able to pursue doctoral-level work in the chosen major area, as well as in a minor area within the umbrella of civil engineering.

Tuition Fee

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International

35025 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2335 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

35025 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2335 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

35025 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2335 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 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

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Available Scholarships

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