$11,313 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Civil Engineering
- University of Calgary offers 3-4 years of a PhD program in Civil Engineering.
- Students can complete their degree in a maximum of 6 years.
- This program is a thesis-based. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
- The program is delivered on-campus.
- Students are required to complete a minimum of two courses and two professional development seminars.
- In the Civil Engineering (PhD Thesis) program, students will get the chance to collaborate with some of the most creative and innovative researchers in Canada.
- The program is ideal for students seeking to do original research as they grow their skills by specializing in a sub-discipline of civil engineering.
- These currently include:
- Biomechanics
- Bituminous Materials
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Structures and Solid Mechanics
- Transportation Engineering
- Water ResourcesEnergy and Environment (Interdisciplinary)
- Environmental Engineering (Interdisciplinary).
- Students get to complete an in-depth, original research project related to their chosen sub-discipline and write a corresponding thesis.
- Students will complete both oral and written candidacy exams.
- The University of Calgary ranked 6th by Research Infosource in 2018 and in Top 5 for research performance in Canada.
- The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
- The average salary after this program goes to 129,217 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Tuition Fees | $6182 | $6182 | $6182 |
| Health Insurance | $248 | $248 | $248 |
| Books and supply | $225 | $225 | $225 |
| Compulsory Fees | $597 | $597 | $597 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4062 | $4062 | $4062 |
| Total Fees | $11313 | $11313 | $11313 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 86 | 120 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a Masters's degree or a related field from a recognized institution.
- The related fields include a UG degree in business, and particularly in quantitative subjects such as Accounting, Economics, and Finance.
- A GPA of at least 3.30/4.00 (B grade) is required to be eligible for this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.