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PhD Civil Engineering at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

Advanced research degree for students who want to become experts in an area of civil and environmental engineering and enter careers in research, teaching or advanced technical work. Offered in five areas of specialization: Construction Engineering and Management, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Infrastructure Systems Engineering, Structural Engineering and Transportation Engineering.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Science  |  Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering  |  Duration: Typically 4-5 years; all requirements within 7 years of matriculation  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Required coursework plus the Ph.D. qualifying exam, proposal defense and dissertation defense; at least one semester as a graduate teaching assistant.

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Application information

Intake: Fall

Duration: Typically 4-5 years; all requirements within 7 years of matriculation

Apply through the official page: https://engineering.virginia.edu/apply/

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