PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Portland State University

    PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Portland State University

    PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Portland State University

    Portland State University offers the PhD of Civil and Environmental Engineering as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for civil and environmental engineering and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 26, 2027.

    About PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering

    PSU Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science

    A master's or doctorate degree in civil and environmental engineering at Portland State University is your first step toward furthering your career as a professional engineer. Break the mold and improve the lives of others with an advanced degree and modern technical training in civil and environmental engineering.

    Our graduate programs offer research specializations that lead to real-world impacts in structural, geotechnical, environmental and water resources, and transportation. Our flexible curriculum allows students to select courses outside the major to tailor a degree to their interests, and our robust research activities fund many graduate research and teaching assistants in support of our mission. Graduates may count their degree towards the professional experience requirements for licensure (typically up to 1-year credit).

    We also offer a coursework-only Master of Engineering degree for working professional students who are less invested in a research experience.

    Expert faculty in our program bring the best research and real-life perspectives into the classroom and challenge your curiosity to go beyond it. Graduates of our program form a strong alumni network, with many of them in leadership positions in the Oregon engineering community. Take your first step toward building a better future for yourself and your community.

    About the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science

    The Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science includes five departments, 84 full-time faculty and more than 3,000 students. We offer academic programs that provide transformative opportunities within the classroom and beyond. If you join our college, you'll be connected to Portland's leading tech companies providing opportunities for internships, mentoring, networking, and long term careers. Our faculty offer research opportunities that allow for collaborative or individual study, culturing creativity and innovation. If you want to push what's possible, in Portland and far beyond, accelerate your career with a graduate degree from the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science.
     

    Civil and Environmental Engineering Master's Degree or Doctorate: Why

    Disciplines

    Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Portland State University

    Entry Requirements

    • Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
    • Certified translation of transcripts
    • Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career Opportunities after Completing PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering

    Civil and environmental engineers are in high demand. Civil and environmental engineers plan, design, manage and construct all of the public and private infrastructure that is the foundation of our modern society, including multimodal streets and highways, public transportation systems, water, and wastewater distribution systems, energy systems, buildings, bridges, and dams.

    With a graduate degree, you will be grounded with the real-world knowledge and skills you need to succeed. You will be prepared to enter the field with significant technical credentials that are highly valued by employers.

    Most of our alumni are working for consulting engineering firms or governmental agencies. Our bachelor's degree also prepares students for graduate engineering programs and many have pursued advanced degrees in our program as well as the University of Washington, University of California, Berkeley, and many others.

    Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Portland State University

    Application Fee 65

    How to Apply for PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Portland State University

    • Complete the graduate application
    • Send the Graduate School’s Admissions office your official academic transcripts
    • Submit evidence of English language proficiency
    • Provide financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
    • Depending on the individual graduate program that you are applying for, additional department requirements may include:
      • Personal essay or statement of purpose
      • Letters of recommendation
      • Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
      • Resume
      • Writing samples
      • Portfolio
    PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Portland State University
    Portland State University
    Portland State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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