Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
- Starting June 2027
- Apply before Apr 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
- Apply before Aug 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
- Apply before Jul 2027, International (estimated deadline; applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
54 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Dallas, United States
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction, Environmental Economics & Policy
Overview
These plans will vary among students depending on their background and dissertation research topic.
Features
- Possible Civil and Environmental Engineering Ph.D. program from Southern Methodist University focus areas include geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation systems management, air pollution control and atmospheric science, or water and wastewater engineering.
Programme structure
Curriculum:
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements:
- An M.S. degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or a closely related discipline in engineering or the physical sciences from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or completion of an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. master’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
- Excellent academic performance in all completed coursework, with a minimum GPA of 3.000 on a 4.000 scale.
- Submission of a complete application, including a statement of purpose, official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate studies, and payment of appropriate application fee.
- Official GRE graduate school admission test scores.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can judge the applicant’s potential success as a doctoral student.
- Graduates from foreign countries are required to submit a notarized financial certification form.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 25,593 AUD / year (≈ 18,225 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 25,593 AUD / year (≈ 18,225 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 25,593 AUD / year (≈ 18,225 USD / year)
Living costs
Dallas, United States
1,601-2,703 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Civil and Environmental Engineering.