Civil Engineering

Program Summary

Civil Engineering is one of the oldest engineering disciplines and refers to the design, construction, and maintenance of structures integral to the public, such as roads, dams, bridges, canals, and buildings.

PhD Civil Engineering programs require candidates to be innovative, critical thinkers who can apply theory to practice.

With a PhD Civil Engineering degree, candidates are allowed a specialization area.

Examples include geotechnical, structures, construction and management, transportation, and environmental.

Most PhD Civil Engineering programs consist of coursework, examinations and research toward a dissertation.