Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Civil Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering 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 pioneers across engineering practice, research, and education. We encourage applications from exceptional, driven candidates pursuing M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. 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 the knowledge foundation and collaborative skills necessary to pioneer tomorrow's innovations, technologies, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our approach combines rigorous fundamental research with practical applications, supported by creative teaching methodologies. Numerous specialized research centers enable graduate students to delve into their chosen disciplines while engaging with a vibrant, supportive academic community. Featuring cutting-edge facilities, our graduate program prepares engineers to lead across diverse sectors including industry, academia, government service, and more.
Our curriculum and research initiatives carefully integrate experimental, analytical, theoretical, and applied dimensions of geotechnical engineering. The program structure intentionally provides comprehensive training in core geotechnical principles while offering opportunities to engage with pioneering research developments. Graduates leave with the knowledge and skills to excel in professional geotechnical engineering careers or academic pursuits.
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