Civil Engineering (PhD)
Students with excellent research abilities benefit from extensive research exposure through original thesis work, complemented by coursework and seminars, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their field.
Why choose this program?
Choosing a PhD in Civil Engineering provides the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that addresses critical infrastructure challenges, develop specialized expertise in areas such as transportation, earth and environment, structures and materials, geotechnical, and petroleum engineering.
Enhance career prospects in academia, industry, and government, and collaborate with leading experts and institutions to drive innovation and sustainability in the built environment.
Careers
Academia, consulting, construction, government and public sector, research and development, transportation planning and management, water management including flood control, irrigation and water supply systems, structural engineering specializing in design and analysis of buildings, bridges, geotechnical engineering focusing on soil and rock mechanics, foundation design and underground projects.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
