Civil Engineering

    Civil Engineering

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,096 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 30, 2023
    Civil Engineering

    About

    The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering is designed to provide a flexible vehicle to address new and emerging areas of research in civil engineering that are within interest and expertise of the civil engineering faculty.

    Admission Requirements

    In addition to the University minimum Ph.D. admission requirements as outlined in the Graduate Catalog, all applicants to the Ph.D. in Civil Engineering program are expected to meet the following minimum requirements for admission:

    1. The student must contact a faculty member who agrees to advise the student and who will serve as the chair of the Ph.D. dissertation committee.
    2. The student must have a bachelor's and master's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
    3. The student must submit official transcripts from each institution attended since high school.
    4. The student must have an overall minimum grade point average of 3.25 at the master's and 3.0 at the bachelor's levels.
    5. The student must provide the General GRE test scores.
    6. The student must provide a statement of purpose describing the applicant's research interests and professional goals.
    7. The student must provide three letters of recommendation.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    1. Copy of passport identification page
    2. Proof of English language proficiency*
    3. Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates.* Unofficial transcripts and other academic documents are acceptable for admission decision-making. Uploaded documents will show as received only AFTER an admissions counselor has completed the evaluation.

      The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) may accept credential evaluation reports from certain credential evaluation services to make admission decision at Western Michigan University for undergraduate and graduate international admissions. Although it is not required, we strongly encourage submission of evaluation reports to expedite application processing and decision-making. Admitted and enrolled students are required to send your official high school or university transcripts and proof of degree before the beginning of the second semester of your studies.

      Following are the evaluation agencies that you may use to get your transcripts evaluated:

      World Education Services: www.wes.org
      Educational Credential Evaluators: www.ece.org
      Academic Evaluation Services: www.academicevaluations.org
      Global Credential Evaluators: www.gceus.com
      Spantran: The Evaluation Company: www.spantran.com
    4. $100 non-refundable application fee
    5. Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance. Proof of sufficient funds is a bank statement in your own name for cost of attendance. If the bank statement is not in your own name, then additionally provide a letter signed by your financial sponsor indicating that they will pay your cost of attendance.

    *Official documents are those sent directly to International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) from the issuing institution or testing agency. Hand-carried transcripts will be accepted if in a sealed envelope from the institution. Documents sent by the student cannot be accepted as official.If any original documents are not issued in English, also provide an official English translation of each document. 

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 54
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply

    • Sign in to:

    • Begin or complete your WMU application
    • Check your application status
    • Confirm your admission
    • Manage your event registrations
    • View your admissions checklist

    • If you don't have a personal account, click Sign Up

      If you forgot your password, click Forgot Password

      If you have already signed up and cannot remember the email address you used, need to change your email address, or have difficulties signing in, please contact the Office of Admissions:

      By phone: (269) 387-2000

      Or email: [email protected]

    Civil Engineering
    Western Michigan University
    Western Michigan University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

    Go to Official Website
    WhatsApp student consultation with YouApply