Irvine,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Transportation Systems in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine
|
Irvine United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our Transportation Systems Engineering (TSE) graduate program stands out through its multidisciplinary perspective on modern urban transportation challenges and its special connection with UC Irvine's ITS-Irvine center. Comprehensive details regarding our graduate degrees, faculty members, and current research projects are available on the ITS-Irvine website.
The TSE curriculum concentrates on designing, operating, planning, and managing today's transportation infrastructure. The program emphasizes building core competencies in engineering principles, systems evaluation, modeling methodologies, and urban planning, integrated with cutting-edge computational approaches to solve transportation issues impacting both passenger mobility and freight distribution. Exceptional candidates have numerous opportunities to participate in significant research initiatives while acquiring practical expertise as transportation professionals. Eligible students may receive financial assistance via teaching or research positions, along with various scholarship and fellowship options.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
The department receives a large volume of graduate applications each year and the selection process is extremely competitive. Minimum requirements are as follows:
A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 during undergraduate study
PhD applicants: Typically, a graduate GPA of at least 3.6
The general portion of the GRE is required for all applicants. UCI does not require a minimum score on the GRE.
International applicants must take either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams. For the TOEFL exam, international applicants must obtain a minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based Test (IBT) or 550 on the paper-based test (PBT). The requirement for the IELTS exam is an overall minimum score of 7 for admission, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.
Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts directly to the online application for all institutions attended since high school. If an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be requested only from the institution(s) were a degree was earned.
Personal History Statement
Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation
The department receives a large volume of graduate applications each year and the selection process is extremely competitive. Minimum requirements are as follows:
A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 during undergraduate study
PhD applicants: Typically, a graduate GPA of at least 3.6
The general portion of the GRE is required for all applicants. UCI does not require a minimum score on the GRE.
International applicants must take either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams. For the TOEFL exam, international applicants must obtain a minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based Test (IBT) or 550 on the paper-based test (PBT). The requirement for the IELTS exam is an overall minimum score of 7 for admission, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.
Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts directly to the online application for all institutions attended since high school. If an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be requested only from the institution(s) were a degree was earned.
Personal History Statement
Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation
Tuition
USD
26,802