Growing and established cities are continually meeting new infrastructure needs and maintaining older systems, such as highways, bridges, and airports. The School of Engineering's Ph.D. in Civil Engineering program produces graduates dedicated to enriching the field. Research-oriented and focused on the latest developments in the discipline, our program readies you for civil engineering research careers in the private sector. It also prepares you to teach at the university level, ensuring the most recent advancements in the field are shared with a new generation of civil engineers.
Concentrations
As a Ph.D. candidate, you will choose to concentrate in 1 of these sub-disciplines:
structural materials and engineering
geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering
environmental and water resources engineering
construction management and engineering
highway and traffic engineering
urban infrastructure systems
Other focus areas are possible and can be developed with the assistance of faculty advisers. All subject areas must be relevant to the degree sought, and a faculty member must be willing and able to guide your research.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Tandon School of Engineering
Jacobs Building,
6 MetroTech Center,
BROOKLYN,
New York,
11201, United States
Admission to this program requires an MS in Civil Engineering or equivalent with a GPA of 3.5 or better (on a 0-4 scale).
The NYU Tandon School of Engineering requires that graduate applicants achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 90 on the internet-based test, an overall band of 7.0 on IELTS, a 65 on the Pearson PTE Academics exam, or a C1 on the Cambridge English: Advanced exam.
Fall 2023 Deadlines - December 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
A degree from NYU is evidence of an inquiring mind and rigorous work ethic, setting graduates in good stead when making decisions about the future.
