Stevens Institute of Technology campus

Engineering

PhD Civil Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology

Stevens Institute of Technology, United States

Programme overview

On-campus Doctor of Philosophy in civil engineering at Stevens, focused on infrastructure and geotechnical challenges through interdisciplinary research in testbeds and labs.

Faculty: Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science  |  Department: Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hoboken, NJ, United States

What you will study

Concentrations in Structural Engineering, Construction Materials and Geotechnical Engineering. Faculty research covers advanced construction materials, structural health monitoring, structure design and analysis, and geotechnical engineering.

Career pathways

Class of 2024 School of Engineering and Science PhD average: 100% employed within six months, average starting salary $108,619.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

To be qualified to enter the civil engineering Ph.D. program, a student must have completed a master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, of which up to 30 credits may be transferred; Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, from an accredited institution; Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended; Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only; Select Ph.D. programs require a third letter of recommendation); Statement of Purpose; Proof of English language proficiency; A competitive GRE or GMAT score (optional) Resume/CV; Writing sample(s).

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

Ph.D. entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Preferred deadlines: Fall Ph.D. January 15; Spring Ph.D. September 1.

Graduate applications are submitted through the online application, with a non-refundable $60 application fee paid in the application. GRE/GMAT scores are not required for Master of Science, Master of Engineering and MBA programmes but may be submitted.

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.