• University of Calgary offers 3-4 years of a PhD program in Civil Engineering.
  • Students can complete their degree in a maximum of 6 years.
  • This program is a thesis-based. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
  • The program is delivered on-campus.
  • Students are required to complete a minimum of two courses and two professional development seminars.
  • In the Civil Engineering (PhD Thesis) program, students will get the chance to collaborate with some of the most creative and innovative researchers in Canada.
  • The program is ideal for students seeking to do original research as they grow their skills by specializing in a sub-discipline of civil engineering.
  • These currently include:
    • Biomechanics
    • Bituminous Materials
    • Geotechnical Engineering
    • Materials Engineering
    • Structures and Solid Mechanics
    • Transportation Engineering
    • Water ResourcesEnergy and Environment (Interdisciplinary)
    • Environmental Engineering (Interdisciplinary).
  • Students get to complete an in-depth, original research project related to their chosen sub-discipline and write a corresponding thesis.
  • Students will complete both oral and written candidacy exams.
  • The University of Calgary ranked 6th by Research Infosource in 2018 and in Top 5 for research performance in Canada.
  • The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
  • The average salary after this program goes to 129,217 USD.