Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Civil Engineering in Chicago United States | Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,040
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
54 months
Illinois Tech's PhD in Civil Engineering signifies profound expertise in the discipline and demonstrates exceptional capacity for generating innovative contributions to civil engineering knowledge.
Graduates will possess the skills to advance understanding through ongoing research and scholarly work. This program suits individuals holding master's degrees in civil engineering who aim for careers in academia or industrial research.
The doctoral program offers specialization in five key fields: architectural, construction, structural, geotechnical, and transportation engineering.
Designed for master's-level civil engineering graduates pursuing research-oriented paths, the program allows concentration in any of these five specialized areas: architectural, construction, structural, geotechnical, and transportation engineering.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted to candidacy, students must pass a qualifying examination, which involves an oral presentation of two research papers selected by the student's adviser. The qualifying examination is administered by a research committee approved by the chairperson. The results of the exam will determine the student's potential for success in the doctoral program.
TOEFL iBT/Home: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)
TOEFL iBT/Home: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)
Tuition
USD
32,040