Civil Engineering, Ph.D.
    Duration5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 43,956 / Year
    Apply DateJuly 15, 2022
    Next IntakeAugust 18, 2022

    Civil Engineering, Ph.D.

    About

    All programs of study must be approved by the student's academic advisor and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate director.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Graduates will be able to demonstrate expertise in a core subject area of civil and environmental engineering.
    • Graduates will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of various areas of CEE and related fields.
    • Students will be able to describe and discuss sound research approaches and knowledge of advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
    • Graduates will be able to identify pertinent research problems, to formulate and execute a research plan.
    • Graduates will be able to describe and discuss advances of knowledge in civil and environmental engineering.
    • Graduates will be able to generate and analyze original research results, and to communicate these results through oral presentations and written publications submitted to refereed archival journals.
    • Graduates will demonstrate the basic skills needed for life-long learning and professional development.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admissions

    Students should have the equivalent of an M.E. or M.S. degree in civil engineering or closely related engineering field. Exceptional students may be eligible to enter directly the Ph.D. degree program with a B.S. degree in civil engineering or closely related engineering field. Applicants must generally exceed the minimum grade point average and test score requirements listed for the M.S. degree program. Outstanding students with non-engineering baccalaureate degrees may qualify for admission to the Ph.D. degree program, with the understanding that they must complete specified deficiency/prerequisite courses.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 74

    English Program Requirements

    Applicants whose native language is not English must: 

    1. Submit a satisfactory score on an English proficiency test. 

    2. Take a diagnostic test in English when they arrive at the university.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 50

    Civil Engineering, Ph.D.

    University of South Carolina

    University of South Carolina

    United States of America

    United States of America, Columbia