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Ph.D. Civil Engineering at University of South Florida

University of South Florida, United States

Programme overview

Research doctorate across structural, materials, geotechnical, transportation and water resources engineering, with an Engineering for International Development concentration. Completion counts toward two years of engineering experience under the Florida Board of Professional Engineers.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering  |  Duration: 72 credit hours post-bachelor's or 42 post-master's  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Core (Data Science for Civil Engineers, Graduate Research Methods), a concentration of at least 6 hours, electives and at least 20 hours of dissertation. Qualifying exam with written proposal and oral defence; at least one peer-reviewed paper accepted.

Career pathways

Academia, public agencies and private industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements as well as the programme requirements. Undergraduate GPA above 3.30 preferred; GRE optional; resume; three letters of reference; statement of purpose.

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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