University of Massachusetts Amherst campus

Engineering

PhD Civil Engineering at University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst, United States

Programme overview

A PhD preparing students for research careers in industry, academia and national laboratories, in environmental and water resources, geotechnical, structural and mechanics, or transportation engineering.

Faculty: Riccio College of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering  |  Intake: Fall and Spring  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Individually tailored coursework and independent research under an advisor and PhD committee.

Career pathways

Research careers in industry, academia and national laboratories.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Civil Engineering PhD: fall deadline December 1; spring deadline October 1.

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.

Intake: Fall and Spring

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