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Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering

USA

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What will I learn?

Develop novel solutions to society’s challenges at a national, state or local level with a research-oriented Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from UCF. The program reflects the very broad nature of the field, which encompasses the design, construction, operation, management and enhancement of the infrastructure of society. Conduct research in our world-class facilities under the guidance of professors who are working on federal-, state- and industry-funded projects. Explore the areas of civil engineering that are of interest to you, including structural analysis and design, geotechnical engineering and foundations, transportation planning and operations, traffic engineering, construction engineering, water resources engineering and smart cities. You can apply for the program with a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree and plan for a career with consulting firms, academia or federal, state or local government agencies.

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$22,988.00 per year
Books - 1200

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

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Orlando Main Campus

4000 Central Florida Blvd.,

Orlando,

Florida,

32816, South, United States

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$22,988.00 per year
Books - 1200

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

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Orlando Main Campus

4000 Central Florida Blvd.,

Orlando,

Florida,

32816, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Masters or bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline. Official, competitive GRE score taken in the last five years. Résumé. Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives. Three letters of recommendation. Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide one official transcript and official certification of degree, with date awarded. See the Sample Country Requirements page for country specific requirements. If you will be requesting transfer credit, a course-by-course evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. must be submitted. Prospective applicants with an earned masters degree in a closely related field should apply to the post-masters track. To be eligible, your masters degree must be conferred before the start of the term for which you seek admission.As listed above and; Earned masters degree Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting applicants into their research program.

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

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About University of Central Florida

UCF is an innovative, high-value university that prepares international students for the future – a career shaping the world.

  • Over 220 cutting-edge degree programs and minors
  • In-person and remote learning options
  • Fifth most innovative U.S. public university (USNWR 2025)
  • Best Value University by Forbes, Kiplinger

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