PhD Civil Engineering at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

With roots dating back to 1854, UNB’s Civil Engineering department has a long and prestigious history. Our graduate program has helped hundreds of students cement the necessary engineering skills to plan, design and manage the essential infrastructure of modern society.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies | Duration: 3-4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall and Winter for MEng; Fall, Winter and Summer for MScE and PhD. | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

Research areas include Construction Engineering and Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Materials and Infrastructure Renewal, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering, Current faculty and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are encouraged to review our website and may wish to contact faculty members about potential research and funding opportunities. All applicants should hold an undergraduate degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.3 (B average, or upper second class standing). PhD applicants typically hold a Master’s degree from an accredited university. International applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed: The English Language proficiency requirements outlined under the School of Graduate Studies International Applicants guidelines .

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,282 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Engineering fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, health/dental, Source

International applicants: CAD 16,623 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Engineering fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, health/dental, Source

Most graduate students commence their programs in September, but many graduate programs also accept students in January and May.

Graduate applications are submitted online and may be submitted at any time, with deadlines set by each program; the application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $125 CAD for international applicants (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/gradstudies/admissions/

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