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Engineering

PhD Civil Engineering at York University

York University, Canada

Programme overview

What do subway systems, a working water faucet, rehabilitated mining landscapes, and the Gardiner Expressway have in common? All of them depend on civil engineers for their construction and functioning. Make a lasting contribution to society by understanding and shaping the built environment sustainably.

Faculty: Lassonde School of Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Fall, Winter  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme components: Comprehensive examination(s) AND Research Proposal AND Dissertation.

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Entry requirements

Minimum GPA: B. English proficiency (minimum): Minimum TOEFL 88 (for tests taken prior to January 2026) or 4.5 (January 2026 and after); IELTS 6.5. Additional requirements: A completed prescribed application form. Course transcripts* for bachelor’s degree (for admission to MASc program). Application deadlines: Deadline - Fall (All Applicants): 2027-01-15; Deadline - Winter (All Applicants): 2027-06-15.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for Fall 2027 graduate admission open September 30, 2026; programme-specific deadlines are published by each graduate programme. The graduate application fee is $140 CAD, non-refundable, payable by Visa or MasterCard.

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