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Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (STEM) The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Arlington, USA

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USD 25076

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 90 Waived

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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75%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in civil engineering program is a research-oriented program in which completion of a Ph.D. dissertation is mandatory. The coursework in the program is determined by a student’s Ph.D. committee for M.S. - Ph.D. based on each student’s background and prior coursework. A minimum of 30 credit hours of didactic coursework is required for B.S. - Ph.D.

The objective of the graduate program in civil engineering is to prepare students for continued professional and scholarly development consistent with their technical interests. Students, with the assistance of a faculty advisor in their area of interest, plan their programs of study in one of the technical areas in civil engineering. Typical program and research areas are:

  • Construction Engineering and Management
  • Environmental (water and air quality control, and solid and hazardous materials control)
  • Geotechnical (soil mechanics and foundations)
  • Infrastructure Systems Engineering and Management
  • Structures and Materials
  • Transportation (traffic planning, highways, airports, and transit)
  • Water Resources (hydrology and hydraulics)
  • Sustainable Solid Waste Engineering and Management
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Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university. 

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    306 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    75% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    25076

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    USD 90 Waived

    Application Fee
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    13712 Per year

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