Key information
Duration
Full-time
- 96 months
- Doctoral degree requirements must be completed within one eight-year period
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting January 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Mar 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is 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.
Starting January 2028
- Apply before Aug 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is 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
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Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- El Paso, United States
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction
Overview
The doctoral degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Texas El Paso focuses on the development of engineering infrastructure systems, including transportation, water supply and treatment, energy generation and distribution, and communications.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities are available in fields such as architecture, traffic, transportation, energy, marine, hydraulics, construction, environment and geo-technology.
Government contracts to build sustainable roads, smart cities and infrastructure are in high demand globally, giving individuals in this field lots of mobility.
- Building engineer
- Urban planner
- Construction manager
- Environmental engineer
- Geotechnical engineer
- Transportation engineer
- Bridge engineer
- Water resources engineer
- Nuclear engineer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Infrastructure Management
- Engineering Analysis
- Advanced Structural Analysis
- Infrastructure Engineering
- Finite Element Method
- Risk/Reliability Analysis
- Environmental Processes
- Water Resources Management
- Bridge Engineering
- Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
- Construction Management
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
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English requirements
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General requirements
- Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Recommendations for admission are made on the basis of the following:
- Grade point average in upper-division or graduate work as appropriate
- Submission of GRE scores is required for applicants who do not have an earned degree in a closely related discipline from a U.S. university
- Research and professional commitment, and interest as demonstrated by a Statement of Purpose, and other materials as available
- Two letters of recommendation
- Alignment of the applicant's research interest with the research needs of the faculty.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International — International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents
12,879 AUD / year
≈ 9,171 USD / year
Out-of-State
12,879 AUD / year
≈ 9,171 USD / year
Domestic — Tuition fee for the domestic students.
In-State
6,281 AUD / year
≈ 4,473 USD / year
Living costs
El Paso, United States
1,247-2,311 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
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