PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering in Flagstaff United States | Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 31,658
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Master the skills to analyze and resolve advanced research challenges in civil and environmental engineering. This program equips you to tackle modern issues in transportation, structural systems, and environmental sectors using creative, applied approaches. Your coursework will provide the foundational knowledge to recognize, design, and execute practical solutions while building professional networks and competencies to steer your career path. The program aims to cultivate future leaders for both industry and academia in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Students achieve this through a doctoral curriculum fostering close faculty collaboration across four specialization areas: Transportation, Water Resources, Structures, and Environmental. Our faculty specialize in transportation systems, safety engineering, bridge and pavement design, structural monitoring, rural water systems, and environmental quality control. The program promotes interdisciplinary partnerships with other NAU departments including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Informatics, Bioengineering Innovation, Materials Science, Earth Sciences, Geography, Biology, Business, and Social Sciences. The degree requirements include core Infrastructure courses, specialized coursework in your chosen focus area, and an original research project culminating in a dissertation and defense.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale for their bachelor's degree to be considered for regular admission. Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University.
Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation. If the degree awarded and the date of award is not on the transcripts, applicants must also include a separate degree certificate document.
All transcripts become the official property of the university and cannot be returned. Failure to provide complete information may delay your admission decision.
Test - Minimum score
TOEFL iBT - 80
DuoLingo - 105
IELTS - 6.5
All international students must purchase NAU student health insurance. Exceptions may be made only for sponsored students who have adequate health insurance provided by the government or a sponsoring agency, or for students whose parents or spouse have health insurance coverage through their employment in the United States. Private policies are not accepted.

Tuition USD 31,658

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