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PhD Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University

Rice University, United States

Programme overview

PhD Civil and Environmental Engineering is a doctoral degree programme at Rice University in Civil and Environmental Engineering (George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing). Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is an exciting field of study in which students build the fundamental knowledge and contextual sensitivity to engineer solutions that address some of the world’s most pressing problems—sustainable cities and systems, clean water and air, safe and smart structures, resilient infrastructure, climate risk management, and adaptation. The degree totals 90 credit hours.

Faculty: George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing  |  Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Houston, TX, United States

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Entry requirements

Applicants pursuing graduate education in structural engineering, structural mechanics, and geotechnical engineering should have a BS in Civil Engineering with a significant emphasis on structural engineering, but students with other undergraduate degrees may apply if they have adequate preparation in mathematics, mechanics, and structural analysis and design. Successful applicants typically have at least a 3.00 (B) grade point average in undergraduate work and high Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. For general university requirements, see Graduate Degrees and Admission to Graduate Study.

USD 66,784 a year (2026-27). School of Engineering and Computing: Masters & PhD full-time tuition ($33,392 per semester) for the school's standard full-time master's and PhD programmes; estimate, excludes fees and health insurance. Reduced rate of $3,710 per year applies to continuin Source

Most doctoral applications for Fall 2027 close December 1, 2026 (Mechanical Engineering December 15, Computer Science January 1, 2027); applications open September 1, 2026 through the Rice graduate portal (gradapply.rice.edu). Application fee is generally $85, waived for some doctoral applicants.

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