Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Civil Engineering - Building Energy and Environments in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
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Austin United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,320
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Department's graduate program has a global reputation for shaping students into pioneering leaders across engineering practice, research, and academia. We encourage ambitious, high-achieving students to apply for our M.S.E. and Ph.D. programs.
Today's intricate challenges at the intersection of urban development, water resources, and energy systems require engineers with both specialized expertise and broad perspectives. CAEE equips students with comprehensive education and collaborative skills to pioneer next-generation solutions, sustainable technologies, and innovative systems. Our approach combines foundational theory with practical application through creative teaching and research.
Numerous specialized research centers enable graduate students to delve into their chosen fields while joining a vibrant, intellectually enriching academic community. Featuring cutting-edge facilities, our graduate program prepares engineers to lead in diverse sectors including industry, academia, government service, and more.
Students can pursue a Master of Science in Engineering with concentrations in Civil Engineering or Environmental and Water Resources Engineering. Our Ph.D. program focuses exclusively on Civil Engineering. Prospective Architectural Engineering graduate students should apply through the Civil Engineering program.
UT Austin's Building Energy and Environments program brings together more than 35 researchers (including faculty, staff, postdocs, and students) studying diverse aspects of built environments. Research areas encompass: Energy dynamics and efficiency strategies, Moisture movement and management, Microbial development and behavior, Indoor pollutant origins (VOCs, SVOCs, particulates), Contaminant circulation, Chemical reactions (homogeneous and heterogeneous), Surface deposition of airborne substances, Human exposure to indoor contaminants, and Pollution mitigation techniques.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official GRE scores required: Send official scores from The Educational Testing Service (ETS). The ETS institution code for the GRE is 6882. No department or program code is needed.
Official transcripts - Applicants should upload one copy of the official academic transcript from every senior college they have attended. Transcripts are not required from junior colleges and community colleges.
Statement of Purpose (SOP) - Submit online with your application. If you do not wish to be considered for financial aid or have your own funding or fellowship, please indicate so in your Statement of Purpose.
Resume - Suggested, but not required. You may upload your resume onto the Cockrell graduate application.
Three letters of recommendation, preferably from academic sources
The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Official transcripts - Applicants should upload one copy of the official academic transcript from every senior college they have attended. Transcripts are not required from junior colleges and community colleges.
Statement of Purpose (SOP) - Submit online with your application. If you do not wish to be considered for financial aid or have your own funding or fellowship, please indicate so in your Statement of Purpose.
Resume - Suggested, but not required. You may upload your resume onto the Cockrell graduate application.
Three letters of recommendation, preferably from academic sources
The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Tuition
USD
19,320