The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management offers specialized graduate programs in all areas of civil engineering. These programs stress research and independent study in addition to course work, and lead to the Master of Engineering (MEng), the Master of Science (MS), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in civil engineering. The graduate program focuses on: Infrastructure Design and Materials, and Infrastructure System and Management. The courses and research encompass structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, and construction engineering. Additional details are available from the School website.

The Civil Engineering at University of Cincinnati is a PhD program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the West Campus campus in Cincinnati, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 5 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Civil Engineering at University of Cincinnati
Entry Requirements
For our graduate programs, we welcome applications from students who hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a college or university accredited by a regional or general accrediting agency, and have at least a B average in undergraduate course work (or otherwise give evidence of promise that is judged satisfactory by the admitting program).
English Requirements
- PTEMin 54
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
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