Civil Engineering - Doctorate [5 Years]
$35,680 /Yr Honours full_time

Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo is committed to providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate education experience.

Civil, structural, and environmental engineers contribute to the health, safety and quality of life of society through the design, construction and operation of public and private infrastructure.

The mission of the UB Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering is to:

  • educate students in fundamental concepts, critical thinking, technical skills and ethical principles as applied to engineering analysis and design
  • serve the engineering profession and society through scholarship and innovative research
  • provide the local, national, and international communities with continuing educational opportunities, technical assistance and intellectual resources

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $32160 $32160 $32160 $32160
Other Fees $3520 $3520 $3520 $3520
Total Fees $35680 $35680 $35680 $35680

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 309 340 2
PTE Pearson Test of English 50 90 3

Academic Requirements:

  • A bachelor degree or masters degree
  • Official transcripts of all previous education
  • GRE scores are required
  • Letters of recommendations
  • A personal statement highlighting past experience, achievements etc

English Language Requirements:

  • TOEFL: minimum 550 for PBT; 79 for IBT; 8.5 for Essentials
  • IELTS: Minimum 6.5 
  • Duolingo: Minimum 120
  • Cambridge English: Minimum 185 in either advanced or proficient