Troy,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Civil Engineering in Troy United States | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Troy United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
60,360
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This research-focused degree emphasizes generating novel insights within the student's selected field. It requires completing a dissertation that thoroughly records the student's original research contributions. The Ph.D. curriculum demands 72 credit hours post-bachelor's degree, with up to 30 credits allocated for dissertation work and at least 42 credits for coursework. Students with a master's degree may transfer 24 credits toward the 42-credit coursework requirement. Beyond standard doctoral examinations, Civil and Environmental Engineering candidates must pass a qualifying exam - by their second semester for those with applicable master's credits, or by their fourth semester otherwise. Students must: achieve mastery in Civil and Environmental Engineering fundamentals; develop competence in research methodologies (theoretical, computational, and experimental); hone professional communication abilities; and publish original findings in academic venues.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For admission to graduate study, an applicant must have a U.S. bachelor's degree or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree prior to enrollment.
Transcripts and Degrees must be in English (all post-secondary education, including transcript keys).
Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to your graduate application. The minimum requirement for admission consideration is the completion and award of a four year U.S. bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, by the time of planned enrollment.
Personal Statement
Resume or curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation
Portfolio, if required by department
TOEFL score of 88 iBT
IELTS score of 6.5
Transcripts and Degrees must be in English (all post-secondary education, including transcript keys).
Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to your graduate application. The minimum requirement for admission consideration is the completion and award of a four year U.S. bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, by the time of planned enrollment.
Personal Statement
Resume or curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation
Portfolio, if required by department
TOEFL score of 88 iBT
IELTS score of 6.5
Tuition
USD
60,360