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Civil Engineering (PhD) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Students with excellent research abilities benefit from extensive research exposure through original thesis work, complemented by coursework and seminars, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their field. Choosing a PhD in Civil Engineering provides the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that addresses critical infrastructure challenges, develop specialized expertise in areas such as transportation, earth and environment, structures and materials, geotechnical, and petroleum engineering.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Department: Department of Civil and Resource Engineering  |  Duration: 5 years or longer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September, January, or May  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career pathways

Academia, consulting, construction, government and public sector, research and development, transportation planning and management, water management including flood control, irrigation and water supply systems, structural engineering specializing in design and analysis of buildings, bridges, geotechnical engineering focusing on soil and rock mechanics, foundation design and underground projects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Research Assistantships and Teaching Assistantships are available to a limited number of highly qualified students. Individual faculty grants may also be available. Dalhousie offers graduate level studies in both Civil and Mineral Resource Engineering. Whether you are interested in research and development, or gaining more knowledge for the hands-on aspects of day-to-day design and practice, our graduate level courses will provide you with expertise and knowledge. September (deadline: April 1/Non-Canadian; June 1/Canadian) Note: admission decisions will be finalized by late April and June January (deadline: August 31/Non-Canadian; October 31/Canadian) Note: admission decisions will be finalized by early September and November September (deadline: April 1/Non-Canadian; June 1/Canadian) January (deadline: August 31/Non-Canadian; October 31/Canadian)

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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