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PhD Civil Engineering at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Civil Engineering is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Civil and Mineral Engineering graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person. A flexible-time option is available.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Civil and Mineral Engineering  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Coursework. Students must successfully complete at least 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (four half courses). The number and specific courses required must be approved by the department's Graduate Studies Committee in consultation with the student's supervisor. Comprehensive examination after completing most of the coursework and preferably within one yea

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Application information

Entry requirements

A completed undergraduate degree equivalent to a four-year University of Toronto program with a minimum final-year grade point average (GPA) of B+ (3.3 out of 4.0 or 78%), and successful completion of a master's degree with an overall average of at least B+ (or equivalent). Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements. Applicants must satisfy the department of the ability to undertake advanced research. A completed undergraduate degree equivalent to a four-year University of Toronto program with

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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