$17,579 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Civil and Environmental Engineering
- The Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California is a 4 years program.
- It is an on-campus, research-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- Doctoral studies consist of courses selected for the individual in consultation with a faculty guidance committee, successful completion of a preliminary and a qualifying examination, and independent research in a thesis.
- The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers 7 programs of study for the MSc and the PhD.
- Students in these degree programs select one of the following seven concentrations:
- Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate
- Engineering and Project Management
- Environmental Engineering
- GeoSystems
- Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials
- Systems (Civil Systems)
- Transportation Engineering
- Each doctoral student must satisfy, through course work, a major within the department.
- University provides the flexibility to complete the program within 4 to 5 years.
- These degrees emphasize the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems.
- All classes taught on the Berkeley campus by award-winning CEE faculty and provide maximum interaction with students and instructors.
- The College of Engineering has about 40 research centers and institutes where students can get involved.
- Berkeley CEE Graduate programs are consistently ranked number one among all the civil and environmental engineering programs in the U.S.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $5721 | $5721 | $5721 | $5721 |
| Health Insurance | $3044 | $3044 | $3044 | $3044 |
| Compulsory Fees | $564 | $564 | $564 | $564 |
| International differential fee | $7551 | $7551 | $7551 | $7551 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $699 | $699 | $699 | $699 |
| Total Fees | $17579 | $17579 | $17579 | $17579 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 54 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a master's degree from an accredited institution.
- A GPA of 3.5 (B+ grade) on a 4.0 scale in the graduate school’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.
- Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.
- The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.