The Civil and Environmental Engineering - Mechanics, Materials, and Structures program at Northwestern University also aims to optimize advanced structures and materials, increase their load-carrying capability and improve their resistance to failure.
Faculty members are engaged in cutting-edge research in computational mechanics, composite materials, nanocomposites, fracture mechanics and nondestructive evaluation.
Objectives
Objectives of the program include assessment of structural integrity through methods of fracture mechanics and nondestructive evaluation; processing of composite, nanocomposites, and hybrid materials; characterization and assessment of materials and structures under dynamic conditions; mechanics of materials for energy generation and storage such as, wind energy and fuel cells; constitutive modeling of geomaterials; and development and evaluation of materials for infrastructure.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mathematics
- Physical Sciences
- Management
- Economics
- Social Sciences
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 57
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Admitted students must hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree — or an equivalent non-U.S. degree — from a regionally accredited institution.
- TGS will accept applications from international students with 3-year bachelor's degrees.
- You may be considered for admission before you finish your undergraduate degree, but you must complete that degree before you enroll at Northwestern.
In general, to apply to The Graduate School (TGS), you will be required to:
- Submit an application online.
- Pay an online application fee by credit card.
- Submit your Statement of Purpose.
- Upload your transcript or academic record.
- Submit your test scores (if required by your admitting program).
- Upload two to three Letters of Recommendation.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 13,121 AUD / year ≈ 9,344 USD / year
Out-of-State: 13,121 AUD / year ≈ 9,344 USD / year
Domestic
In-State: 13,121 AUD / year ≈ 9,344 USD / year
Living costs
Evanston, United States
1,545-2,106 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships for PhD's in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Mechanics, Materials, and Structures.
