PhD in Environmental Engineering in Civil Engineering in Urbana United States | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, regularly recognized among the nation's top graduate programs, provides advanced studies for both master's and doctoral degrees. Many consulting firms and industries now view a master's degree as the minimum qualification for entry-level positions. The Ph.D. program focuses on cutting-edge research and specialized knowledge development. Our department maintains one of the highest-rated Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate programs nationwide. Earning a Doctor of Philosophy typically requires three to four additional years of study after completing a master's. While the specialization area involves interconnected coursework and research, these components may span multiple academic departments. Doctoral candidates must prove their research capabilities through an original thesis in their chosen field, fulfill specialized qualification requirements, and successfully complete both preliminary and final examinations.