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PhD Infrastructure & Environment at University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Research degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering, advancing knowledge and engineering of the built and natural environment. Research areas are Mechanics of Materials and Structures, Water & Environment, and Transport & Smart Infrastructure.

Faculty: College of Science & Engineering  |  Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 6-8 years part-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Thesis-based research within Mechanics of Materials and Structures (computational mechanics, soil mechanics and geotechnics), Water & Environment, or Transport & Smart Infrastructure.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree with a significant component in Civil Engineering. Documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, research proposal, two references and named supervisor information. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (other tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge C1/C2 also accepted at published minimums; tests must be within 2 years 5 months of start).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee; 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed. Part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual fee (International & EU); part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 6-8 years part-time

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