University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus

Engineering

PhD Civil Engineering at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The Civil Engineering PhD degree combines coursework and independent research in a comprehensive program for those wishing to attain mastery of their field.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 5 years / 36 major credits + 24 thesis credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Major Courses, Electives, Thesis Credits. Courses must be taken on the A-F grading basis, unless only offered S/N.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission depends primarily on the applicant's academic record and letters of recommendation. Applicants who lack civil engineering training are often required to complete one or more appropriate courses from the undergraduate civil engineering program. Courses from the required undergraduate civil engineering curriculum cannot be applied to graduate degree requirements. A bachelor's degree in an engineering, basic science, or mathematics program is preferred. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. The application deadlines are December 3 for fall admission and August 31 for spring admission. All materials must be submitted to the online application. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 5 years / 36 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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