PhD Civil Engineering at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The PhD in Civil Engineering prepares students for research careers in academia, government or private laboratories and industry R&D. Requirements include coursework, a preliminary examination in the first year, a qualifying examination (dissertation proposal), a dissertation and a final oral defense.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Civil Engineering | Duration: 24 graduate credits beyond the MS; 7-year time limit | Intake: Spring or Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

At least 24 graduate course credits beyond the MS (at least 9 in Civil Engineering), annual Civil Engineering Seminar, Fundamentals of College Teaching and 3 credits of Practicum in Teaching II, then dissertation research.

Career pathways

Research careers in academia, government and private laboratories, and industry R&D.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree and MS degree in civil engineering or a related field; overall GPA of at least 3.0 and at least 3.0 in engineering, mathematics and science courses; statement of purpose; resume; three letters of recommendation (at least two from supervisory sources); TOEFL or IELTS for non-native English speakers; GRE optional. Deadlines: Spring international October 1, domestic December 1; Fall priority January 15, final May 1 (international) and July 15 (domestic).

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.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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