Lincoln,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Civil Engineering - Geotechnical and Materials Engineering in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
|
Omaha United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,788
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Geotechnical and materials engineers collaborate closely with other civil engineering fields like structural, construction, and architectural engineering to create and sustain essential infrastructure including bridges, buildings, roads, railways, dams, foundations, retaining walls, embankments, and tunnels. Geotechnical engineering focuses on analyzing different earth materials (such as soil and rock) to identify optimal support solutions for structures. These professionals design foundation systems and specialized constructions like dams, flood barriers, underground passages, and waste disposal sites. They also work to minimize risks from natural hazards including flooding, slope failures, and seismic activity while promoting eco-friendly energy and mineral resource development. Materials engineering concentrates on formulating construction materials with precise characteristics and performance standards, balancing mechanical properties with durability, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
One set of transcripts.
If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certicates, diplomas, and degrees plus certied English translations.* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certied records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certied copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school's registrar office. GRE
GRE Optional for Spring/Summer/Fall 2022 Applicants
Three letters of recommendation
Resume or curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
GRE Exception: Students who have taken coursework from the University of Nebraska College of Engineering are not required to submit GRE scores. Applicants to the Office of Graduate Studies whose native language is not English are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 6.5
If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certicates, diplomas, and degrees plus certied English translations.* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certied records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certied copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school's registrar office. GRE
GRE Optional for Spring/Summer/Fall 2022 Applicants
Three letters of recommendation
Resume or curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
GRE Exception: Students who have taken coursework from the University of Nebraska College of Engineering are not required to submit GRE scores. Applicants to the Office of Graduate Studies whose native language is not English are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 6.5
Tuition
USD
19,788