PhD in Architecture and Civil Engineering in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The department provides an accredited professional Master of Architecture (MArch), along with a post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs.
This rigorous research-focused program equips high-achieving students for academic careers in architecture and related fields, or for specialized positions in government and private sectors requiring research expertise. The curriculum fosters interdisciplinary learning through comprehensive coursework and innovative research. Students concentrate their studies in one specialization area—either Building Science, Technology and Sustainability or History, Theory and Society—which forms the foundation for their dissertation work.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution,
A satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale, and IELTS: 7 out of 9.
Enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.
For PhD and MS programs, the GRE is optional For purposes of admission, your most recent TOEFL score must be at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), and 570 for the paper-based format (PBT)
The publication, report, or writing sample should support the applicant's Statement of Purpose and clearly demonstrate research and writing abilities and/or analytical skills.
Publication, report, or writing sample must be saved as a single file in PDF format, 50 pages maximum (no minimum page requirement), and submitted via the UC Berkeley Graduate Division online application. File size must be no larger than 10MB.

Tuition USD 27,366

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