Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Civil Engineering in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
|
Lexington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Widely regarded as engineering's earliest specialists, civil engineers trace their roots back to humanity's first urban settlements 10,000 years ago. By the 1700s, this evolving discipline had blossomed into a formal profession, creating countless modern comforts we now take for granted. Our everyday existence relies on civil engineering. Whether it's the morning water from your taps, the thoroughfares connecting communities, or the power grids energizing households, civil engineers enable contemporary living. This field exists to serve society. Through innovations like purified water facilities, these professionals have elevated global living standards. From subterranean passageways to towering cityscapes, civil engineers conceive, build, manage, and renew our planet's vital infrastructure.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to the Graduate programs in Civil Engineering must have been awarded a baccalaureate degree from an engineering (not engineering technology) program, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET/EAC), or equivalent agency. Engineering Technology degree holders will not be admitted. Also, students must have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. An applicant whose native language is other than English must score at least 550 (paper-based TOEFL) or 213 (computer-based TOEFL) or 80 (internet-based TOEFL).
NOTE: Students who graduated from an ABET-accredited program are not required to take the GRE for admission into this program.
Applicants who have been awarded bachelor degrees in fields other than engineering, such as physical sciences, should contact the Director of Graduate Studies for consultation. An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
NOTE: Students who graduated from an ABET-accredited program are not required to take the GRE for admission into this program.
Applicants who have been awarded bachelor degrees in fields other than engineering, such as physical sciences, should contact the Director of Graduate Studies for consultation. An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Tuition
USD
33,548