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PhD Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northeastern University

Northeastern University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering combines graduate coursework in a major field with an independent dissertation. Accepted applicants become candidates after passing the qualifying exams and completing required coursework.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering  |  Duration: Minimum three years full-time beyond the bachelor's (at least two years with an MS); defense within seven years of start  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Direct entry requires at least 50 semester hours (40 in the major field) and advanced standing with an MS at least 22 semester hours, minimum 3.000 GPA. Core course is Research Methods for Civil and Environmental Engineering, followed by dissertation terms; qualifying exam within 18 months (with MS) or 30 months (without).

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Application information

USD 49,257 a year (2026-27). Annual PhD fee stated as one rate for all PhD programs (2026-27 graduate schedule). Excludes comprehensive fee, health and counseling fee, international student fee and student health plan. Source

Duration: Minimum three years full-time beyond the bachelor's (at least two years with an MS); defense within

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