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PhD Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University

Princeton University, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers the PhD, M.S.E. and M.Eng., with individualised programmes of study.

Faculty: Graduate School  |  Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering  |  Duration: PhD 5 years (M.S.E. 2 years, M.Eng. 1 year are separate degrees)  |  Intake: Fall 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Princeton, NJ, United States

What you will study

Coursework proficiency is required before the General Examination, including CEE 509 Independent Study I.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School PhD programme requirements (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering): application deadline December 21 for Fall 2027 entry; GRE General Test: Optional/Not Required. All applicants select an area of research interest; PhD applicants also select up to three faculty members. Graduate School requirements for all applicants: a bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent); application fee $90; three letters of recommendation; academic statement of purpose; resume/CV; transcripts. Applicants whose primary language is not English submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores (the Graduate School sets no minimum score; departments may). The Graduate School does not require interviews.

Intake: Fall 2027

Duration: PhD 5 years (M.S.E. 2 years, M.Eng. 1 year are separate degrees)

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.princeton.edu/admission

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