Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Civil Engineering (Advanced Standing) in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,645
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The doctoral program in civil engineering offers advanced education for those pursuing careers in civil engineering practice, research, or academia. Administered by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the William States Lee College of Engineering, the program operates from the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center—a cutting-edge $76 million facility.
Students in the Ph.D. program will have opportunities to engage in research through specialized centers such as CAMMSE (funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation), SIBS (supported by the National Science Foundation), the IDEAS center, the ISERRT Facility, and the Center for Transportation Policy Studies.
According to ASCE, the leading professional body for civil engineers, a master's degree is now considered the baseline qualification for the field. With projected 20% industry growth over the next ten years, more engineers are likely to pursue doctoral degrees to gain a competitive edge.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Doctoral applicants who hold a relevant master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, either from UNC Charlotte or another institution, may be eligible to pursue the Ph.D. degree with Advanced Standing. Eligibility for this accelerated option must be made at the time of admission to the program, and is subject to review by the Graduate School. Requirements for admission include:
An earned master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Structural, or Transportation Engineering, or a closely related Engineering master's degree
A master's degree GPA of 3.0 or better
A professional Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A statement of purpose
Three letters of recommendation
An acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score as required by UNC Charlotte for international students. In addition, TOEFL iBT must be a minimum score of 18 on each section of the test while the IELTS must be a minimum score of 6.5 in each section
Any other appropriate credentials as required by the Graduate School
An earned master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Structural, or Transportation Engineering, or a closely related Engineering master's degree
A master's degree GPA of 3.0 or better
A professional Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A statement of purpose
Three letters of recommendation
An acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score as required by UNC Charlotte for international students. In addition, TOEFL iBT must be a minimum score of 18 on each section of the test while the IELTS must be a minimum score of 6.5 in each section
Any other appropriate credentials as required by the Graduate School
Tuition
USD
19,645