Civil Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

If you’re driven by curiosity and a desire to solve challenging, complex problems, then join the thriving research community at Waterloo Engineering — a top destination for future research leaders.

With the PhD in Civil Engineering program, you’ll undertake independent and unique research. You'll generate knowledge and find real-world ways to apply it.

In the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, we pride ourselves on nurturing a collaborative research environment. We conduct multidisciplinary research with students, staff and faculty from the Schools of Architecture and Planning, and the Departments of Earth & Environmental Sciences and Biology.

Upon completion of your degree, you’ll be prepared to critically analyze and present new information in your field of research and will be ready for a career in academia, the public sector, or private industry.

Research fields

• Environmental and Water Resource Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structures, Mechanics and Construction Engineering
• Transportation Engineering