Thunder Bay,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Civil Engineering in Toronto Canada | Lakehead University
Lakehead University
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,000
(c. USD13,637.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Civil Engineering PhD program caters to exceptional individuals seeking a fulfilling career in either fundamental or applied research. This rigorous Doctor of Philosophy curriculum combines advanced coursework with an in-depth research project leading to a dissertation. Students will cultivate practical research abilities that equip them for academic positions or industry roles across diverse Civil Engineering specialties such as structural design, fire protection, geotechnics, hydrology, construction management, environmental systems, and transportation infrastructure.
Our Civil Engineering doctoral program focuses on developing autonomous researchers. Candidates undertake specialized, innovative investigations that expand knowledge within our key research domains: Structural Systems, Soil Mechanics, Construction Management, Environmental Solutions, Rock Mechanics, Hydraulic Engineering, and Transport Systems.
Working closely with faculty advisors, doctoral students master the skills to evaluate existing engineering research, pinpoint knowledge gaps, and design novel investigations to advance their field. Candidates must conduct their research with meticulous attention to detail and academic integrity, with the expectation of publishing their findings in prestigious international journals and presenting at leading conferences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university and show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, students must have a Masters degree or its equivalent with an academic average as specified by the academic unit.
The applicant must hold a MSc degree in Civil Engineering or a closely-related area with at least a 70% average. Admission is dependent on the past academic history of the candidate and the assessment of the referees, the availability of space in the program and the availability and willingness of a suitable faculty member to supervise the applicant. A supervisor must be identified before the student is admitted to the program. For applicants having a non-thesis master’s degree, admission may be granted only if the average is at least 80%.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum Score: 60
Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19), Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT): 213 (no component score less than 17), Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present: 550 (no component score less than 50).
Tuition
CAD
19,000