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PhD Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of Vermont

University of Vermont, United States

Programme overview

A graduate program in Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) that leads to the Doctor of Philosophy degree is offered. The curricular and research programs emphasize engineering related to environmental and hydrological processes, sustainable transportation systems, materials, and geotechnical, geoenvironmental and structural engineering. Research in the department addresses critical issues facing the world related to sustainability and energy; infrastructure systems; climate change, hazard mitigation and adaptation; and environmental and public health.

Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

Present at least 75 credits in approved course work and research (including those required for advancement to candidacy), of which at least 35 credits are in research, at least 30 credits are in coursework, 15 of which must be graded at UVM and at least 9 of which must be at the 6000-level or above. A minimum of 15 credits of coursework (taken at UVM or transferred or a combination) must be in Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). Write and successfully defend an acceptable dissertation

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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.

Graduate applications go through the UVM Graduate College online application; deadlines vary by programme. The application fee is $65 for master's and doctoral programmes. At least two letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate College.

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