PhD in Civil Engineering in Boston United States | Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Boston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 28,980
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months

During your Civil Engineering PhD at WPI, you'll balance rigorous research with academic coursework, taking specialized classes like Advanced Steel Structure Design, Fire-Resistant Structural Engineering, Hazardous Waste Management and Control, and Hydraulic Flow Dynamics.

Additionally, you'll select a secondary concentration outside civil engineering, typically completed through three courses in your chosen discipline. Common options encompass Industrial Systems, Production Engineering, and Advanced Materials Science.
Personalized faculty guidance ensures your academic progress as you collaboratively design your curriculum. You'll utilize cutting-edge facilities, including dedicated civil engineering laboratories and computational resources, most housed within the department's main building.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

All required application credentials should be uploaded electronically through the application. WPI accepts unofficial transcripts during the application process. All international applicants must upload a copy of their original transcript in the official language as well as an English translation to their application. Paper documents mailed will be discarded.
Applicants who enroll at WPI will be required to submit final and official transcripts from any university that issued a degree or where classes were taken towards a degree. Mailed final and official transcripts will be accepted.
require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 84, TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, IELTS score of 7 (minimum sub-score of 6.5), or Duolingo score of 115.
GRE Requirement
Several WPI programs require or strongly recommend the GRE. Please review the application requirements page to identify if the test is required. There are no minimum GRE scores, but the average for admitted students is typically 150 verbal, 165 quantitative, and 3.0 analytical.

Tuition USD 28,980

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