Boca Raton,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Transportation and Environmental Engineering in Florida United States | Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University
|
Florida United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,792
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The GRE admission requirement for this degree program is waived through Fall 2023.
Our Civil, Environmental & Geomatics Engineering Department provides a Ph.D. program specializing in Transportation and Environmental Engineering, equipping students with expertise to tackle tomorrow's civil engineering challenges in infrastructure, mobility, and environmental/water resource sustainability.
During their studies, students engage in cutting-edge research through externally funded projects, gaining exposure to the latest advancements in the field. Research focus areas include intelligent transportation systems, environmental engineering, geospatial intelligence, emergency management, smart city development, structural engineering, and materials science. This research-intensive Ph.D. program prepares graduates for diverse career paths in academia, industry, government, or research institutions.
The curriculum consists of 21 credits of advanced coursework (beyond the MS degree) plus 21 dissertation credits (with up to 3 credits available for doctoral internships). Flexible scheduling options include evening, weekend, and online courses. GRE scores are waived for graduates of ABET-accredited engineering programs, and international students may qualify for CPT/OPT opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or better in the last 60 credits of work attempted coursework and must have an official transcript forwarded directly to the FAU Graduate College from each college-level institution attended,
Applicants must submit the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score. The GRE requirement is waived with proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam. The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have a previous degree from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science,
A student from a non-English-speaking country is required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and achieve a score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (iBT).
Applicants must submit the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score. The GRE requirement is waived with proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam. The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have a previous degree from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science,
A student from a non-English-speaking country is required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and achieve a score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (iBT).
Tuition
USD
19,792