Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
Language
English — TOEFL iBT: 90, IELTS: 6.5
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Enschede, Netherlands
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction
Overview
The programme in Civil Engineering from University of Twente (UT) focuses on solving design issues within the main themes of water management, transport engineering and construction engineering.
During the programme, you transfer results into technological innovation in industry and society. Examples of design issues include the accessibility of urban areas, high-quality public transport, risk management, flood protection under the influence of climate change, urban renewal, asset management for infrastructure or complex buildings (e.g. hospitals), underground construction, multifunctional land use, etc.
Careers
Employers of graduates of this EngD programme are often the organizations were the trainees do their design assignments. The branches of these organizations vary from government to engineers of consultants and contractors. Furthermore, large research institutes can be clients for design orientated issues and therefore an employer of EngD graduates.
Programme Structure
The compulsory block includes two compulsory courses:
- Systems Design & Engineering
- Technology Development and Management for Civil Engineering
Elective courses:
The elective block of at least 18 EC allow you to extend your competences in a specific direction as a further preparation for the design project. For the composition of this elective block, together with your (daily) supervisors you can select courses which are of interest for the technological design project. Elective courses can either be master courses or post-master courses at the University of Twente, national research schools, Capita Selecta courses, conference visits (incl. paper and/or poster), summer schools, in-company courses, or courses at another 4TU location.
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: 90
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- CV candidate, with special attention to results of the Master’s programme; other diplomas, courses; and years and types of work experience (if applicable);
- Motivation candidate, with special focus on demonstrable affinity with design and multidisciplinary assignments;
- Professional skills, such as English language skills, communication and interpersonal skills, teamwork, initiative and self-reflection; and
- Letter(s) of recommendation senior / graduate professor.
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. Non-residents: 24,272 AUD / year (≈ 15,000 EUR / year).
Living costs
Enschede, Netherlands: 1,052-1,489 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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