Key information
- Duration: Full-time: 36 months; Part-time: 72 months; Flexible; Home students
- Start dates: September 2026, January 2027, April 2027 (apply anytime)
- Application deadline: No application closing date; international students are advised to apply at least two months before the course starts.
Overview
Throughout the Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology) PhD programme from Newcastle University you will join an extremely successful research group focussing on geotechnical engineering and geology. Our mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. This means that we attract high quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards. Within the School of Engineering we have a research group focussed on geotechnics and structures, which deals with the fundamental concepts of material behaviour, construction and design technology.
The Geotechnical and Structural Engineering subject group page links to our specialist research areas. You'll be able to:
- explore possible research programmes
- find out more about staff working in these research areas
- identify a potential research supervisor
Key facts
Our research has a central theme of Earth systems science engineering and management, focussing on the concepts of:
- sustainability in construction
- climate change and the effects on civil engineering.
We provide MPhil and PhD supervision within the broad disciplines of geotechnical engineering and engineering geology. Our current research areas are:
- seismic engineering and extreme loadings
- slope stability
- multi-phase flow and coupled multi-field analysis
- soil modelling
- waste minimisation and reuse
- ground improvement
- site characterisation.
We also encourage multidisciplinary research, such as:
- ground improvement and remediation
- in situ testing
- geotechnical design
- geotechnical processes in construction and the natural environment.
As a result of our research we have been able to revolutionise electrokinetic geosynthetics, self-boring pressuremeters, geothermal testing and construct a full-scale embankment for field experimentation.
Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology) programme is offered at Newcastle University.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seismic engineering and extreme loadings
- Stability of man-made and natural slopes, open pit mines and tailing dams
- Multi-phase flow and coupled multi-field analysis
- Soil modelling and numerical modelling
- Geo-energy
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in civil engineering, geology or a related discipline. Industrial experience is desirable but not essential.
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 63,809 AUD / year (≈ 33,500 GBP / year)
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: 1,067-1,888 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Available scholarships for Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology):
- Opportunity Scholarships – Newcastle University – Grant: 2,000 GBP – Deadline: Anytime – Merit-based
- Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships – Newcastle University – Grant: 4,000 GBP – Deadline: Anytime – Merit-based
- 2% Early Payment Discount – Newcastle University – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 25 Sep 2026 – Need-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – U.S. government – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ACES Scholarships – ACES Education Fund – Grant: 3,500 USD – Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – ServiceScape – Grant: 1,000 USD – Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ – Grants for study mobility – OeAD – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified – Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Junhua Li – Grant: 19,000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified – Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Boustany Foundation – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 – Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – IvyPanda – Grant: 1,000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 – Merit-based
- Women Scholarship for International Students – educations.com – Grant: 5,000 USD – Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 – Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Voice Talent Online – Grant: 1,000 USD – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Admit Lab – Grant: 10,000 USD – Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 – Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Salvado Law – Grant: 1,000 USD – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 – Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Anonymous Hope Fund – Grant: 3,000 USD – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 – Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – UK FCDO – Grant: 22,500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – IELTS from 6 to 9 – Grant: 1,500 USD – Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant: 12,000 USD – Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
For more information, visit the programme website.
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