PhD Civil & Environmental Engineering at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The department offers doctoral programmes in Advanced Infrastructure Systems (geotechnical and pavement, structural engineering and mechanics, transportation specialties) and Sustainability and Environmental Engineering (environmental, sustainable and water resources specialties).

Faculty: Swanson School of Engineering | Department: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Doctoral study in one of the Advanced Infrastructure Systems or Sustainability and Environmental Engineering specialties.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Swanson School of Engineering graduate admission (all graduate programmes): cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher (applicants below 3.0 are considered individually and may be admitted provisionally); GRE optional and not used in admission decisions; online application with transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; international applicants must show English proficiency unless they hold a degree from an institution in an English-speaking country (minimum TOEFL 81, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120). Civil and Environmental Engineering requires 3 letters of recommendation. Deadlines: Fall 2027 financial consideration January 15, 2027; Fall 2027 without funding April 1, 2027; Spring 2027 October 15, 2026.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Domestic applicants: USD 30,628 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, Swanson School of Engineering, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 54,002 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, Swanson School of Engineering, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

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