Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering at University of Idaho in the USA, College of Engineering

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Designing the infrastructure that makes modern societies work is what civil engineering is all about. From highways and bridges to dams and airports, civil engineers design, build and manage the public and private works that make modern life possible.This doctorate is most appropriate for those who want to conduct research or become a faculty member at a college or university. You can customize your studies to focus on environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics and water resources engineering, structural engineering or transportation engineering.

Which department am I in?

College of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$31,582.00 per year

Books and supplies – 1227

Application deadline

01/09/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Moscow (Main Campus)

875 Perimeter Drive MS 4264,

Moscow,

Idaho,

83844, West, United States

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$31,582.00 per year

Books and supplies – 1227

Application deadline

01/09/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Boise

322 E. Front Street, Suite 324,

Boise,

Idaho,

83702, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All international graduate school applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be considered for graduate admission to University of Idaho:Have earned or will have earned a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting body, a ministry of education or an official quality assurance organization. The bachelor's degree should be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree consisting of four years of study (120 semester credit hours or 180 quarter hours). An official academic record from all post-secondary education institutions attended is required. This takes time so start this early in your application process.

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