Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Civil Engineering in Detroit United States | Wayne State University
Wayne State University
|
Detroit United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,116
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Department provides PhD programs across all primary disciplines categorized as core concentrations within the Master of Science program, including construction engineering management, environmental engineering, structural engineering, and transportation. Currently, the geotechnical engineering specialization is not accepting doctoral applications. The PhD program aims to equip students for leadership roles in civil engineering practice, academic research, and instruction.
Engineers holding a doctoral degree will:
Develop and execute innovative research within their chosen field.
Exhibit leadership capabilities in managing project teams.
Assess intricate and unconventional engineering challenges while formulating solutions through creative (non-traditional) methods.
Effectively convey technical concepts to diverse audiences through both spoken and written communication.
Uphold professional integrity by adhering to the highest ethical standards.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To gain admission to the Ph.D. program in civil engineering students should have a Bachelor of Science (or Bachelor of Engineering) degree from an ABET accredited institution (or from a comparable foreign institution) with an overall GPA of 3.3 or greater. Students who do not satisfy these minimum requirements must earn a Master of Science (or Master of Engineering) in civil or environmental engineering, or in a closely related field, with a GPA in graduate courses not less than 3.5 (or equivalent). Only regular admission may be granted to the Ph.D. program. Admission to the Ph.D. program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School and is upon satisfying the following requirements:
The GRE is not required for admission to the Ph.D. program in Civil Engineering. However, the department may request a recent GRE score for applicants if they are unable to reach an admission determination based on the required material.
Statement of Purpose. While not required, a personal statement that describes a student's short- and long-term goals is strongly recommended.
Two letters of recommendation.
Professional resume/CV.
International applicants are required to submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation. Accepted evaluation services include WES, ECE or SpanTran. Note that the official transcript evaluation must be transmitted directly from the evaluating agency to the WSU Office of Graduate Admissions. The transcript evaluation will serve as your official transcript.
All students who have earned degrees from a country where English is not the native language must demonstrate English proficiency via a qualified examination. Applicants must earn a minimum score of 79 from internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or 550 from a paper-based TOEFL (pBT), an IELTS score of 6.5.
The GRE is not required for admission to the Ph.D. program in Civil Engineering. However, the department may request a recent GRE score for applicants if they are unable to reach an admission determination based on the required material.
Statement of Purpose. While not required, a personal statement that describes a student's short- and long-term goals is strongly recommended.
Two letters of recommendation.
Professional resume/CV.
International applicants are required to submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation. Accepted evaluation services include WES, ECE or SpanTran. Note that the official transcript evaluation must be transmitted directly from the evaluating agency to the WSU Office of Graduate Admissions. The transcript evaluation will serve as your official transcript.
All students who have earned degrees from a country where English is not the native language must demonstrate English proficiency via a qualified examination. Applicants must earn a minimum score of 79 from internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or 550 from a paper-based TOEFL (pBT), an IELTS score of 6.5.
Tuition
USD
28,116