Study PhD in Civil Engineering at University of Manitoba in Canada, Price Faculty of Engineering

About this course

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What will I learn?

Our advanced training in Civil Engineering empowers graduates to contribute to the economic and social betterment of our society through sustainable design. Whether its the roads we drive on, the safe water we drink, the buildings we live and work in, or the rivers and lakes we enjoy, civil engineers impact many areas of our lives.The objective of the PhD program is to provide students with specialized knowledge in their chosen areas and to prepare them for careers in academia and research. The Phd must contribute to the creation of knowledge in the major field of study. Each PhD candidate must demonstrate competence to complete a significant research project and present their findings. The material must be at a level that is acceptable for publication.The PhD program consists of coursework, original research and thesis. Normally, 12 credit hours of coursework (all at the 7000 level) are required beyond the masters degree or its equivalent. The minimum time requirement is two calendar years of full-time study and research, of which at least one academic year must be spent on campus. For research projects conducted off-campus, the student must be geographically near to the campus and visit it regularly.

Which department am I in?

Price Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$6,281.72 (US$ 4,515) per year

Manitoba International Student Health Insurance Plan (MISHP) - $400.00 for Fall

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Fort Garry campus (Main Campus)

66 Chancellors Cir,

University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus),

Winnipeg,

Manitoba,

R3T 5V6, Western Canada, Canada

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$6,281.72 (US$ 4,515) per year

Manitoba International Student Health Insurance Plan (MISHP) - $400.00 for Fall

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Fort Garry campus (Main Campus)

66 Chancellors Cir,

University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus),

Winnipeg,

Manitoba,

R3T 5V6, Western Canada, Canada

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Entry requirements

For international students

To qualify for admission to the PhD in Civil Engineering program, you must normally have completed a master's-level degree in Engineering.Students in a master's program who have achieved an average GPA of 4.0 in their last 60 credit hours of undergraduate studies may be allowed to transfer to the PhD program without being required to write a master's thesis provided they meet the following conditionsCompletion of 6 graduate courses (18 credits) with a grade of A or better in each;Satisfactory progress in the research program;Written recommendation from the supervisor, the thesis advisory committee and a selection committee (appointed by the head);Approval by the department and Faculty of Graduate Studies.The transfer must take place within 20 months of initial registration in the master's program. Following transfer, all the requirements of the doctoral program apply, including the completion of an additional 12 credit hours at the 7000 level.Qualification for admission to the civil engineering graduate program is contingent on first receiving tentative acceptance from an academic advisor who will accept you into their research group.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.