- The Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California is a 4 years program.
- It is an on-campus, research-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- Doctoral studies consist of courses selected for the individual in consultation with a faculty guidance committee, successful completion of a preliminary and a qualifying examination, and independent research in a thesis.
- The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers 7 programs of study for the MSc and the PhD.
- Students in these degree programs select one of the following seven concentrations:
- Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate
- Engineering and Project Management
- Environmental Engineering
- GeoSystems
- Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials
- Systems (Civil Systems)
- Transportation Engineering
- Each doctoral student must satisfy, through course work, a major within the department.
- University provides the flexibility to complete the program within 4 to 5 years.
- These degrees emphasize the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems.
- All classes taught on the Berkeley campus by award-winning CEE faculty and provide maximum interaction with students and instructors.
- The College of Engineering has about 40 research centers and institutes where students can get involved.
- Berkeley CEE Graduate programs are consistently ranked number one among all the civil and environmental engineering programs in the U.S.
University Of California - [UC Berkeley], California, Berkeley - Courses & Fees
Berkeley, California
University Public CollegeDoctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
4 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 6 out of 1374 by THE Global Ranking 2024
$17,579/Yr
$17,579 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
| Tuition Fees | $5721 | $5721 | $5721 | $5721 | $5721 |
| Health Insurance | $3044 | $3044 | $3044 | $3044 | $3044 |
| Compulsory Fees | $564 | $564 | $564 | $564 | $564 |
| International differential fee | $7551 | $7551 | $7551 | $7551 | $7551 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $699 | $699 | $699 | $699 | $699 |
| Total Fees | $17579 | $17579 | $17579 | $17579 | $17579 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing | $17564 |
| Food | $8094 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a master's degree from an accredited institution.
- A GPA of 3.5 (B+ grade) on a 4.0 scale in the graduate school’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.
- Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.
- The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Personal History Statement: It describe how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
- College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Construction manager
- Geotechnical engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Transportation engineer
- Urban planning engineer, etc.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| AAUW International Fellowships | Variable | Yes | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Variable | Yes | Aug 30, 2023 |
| JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Variable | Yes | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Paul Foundation scholarships | $20174 | Yes | N/A |
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