PhD Civil Engineering at University of Washington

Programme overview

Students in the UW CEE Ph.D. program work closely with distinguished faculty on research and pursue their own innovative projects, preparing them to make a difference in the world. Students who pursue Ph.D.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering | Duration: 90 credits | Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

90 credits; Civil Engineering Coursework (42 credits):; 400- and 500-level coursework, may include maximum of 3 CEE Seminar credits and maximum of 3 CEE 600 Independent Study credits.; Dissertation (27 credits):; CEE 800; Additional credits to reach 90 may come from either dissertation credits or coursework credits.; Qualifying Exam; Seminar

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 22,056 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier III"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technol Source

International applicants: USD 39,315 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier III"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes tec Source

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uw.edu/admission/find-a-program/program-detail/#!?progid=203

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