Supervisors
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Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information.
As a student in the Civil Engineering (PhD Thesis) program, you'll 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 Resources, Energy and Environment (Interdisciplinary), and Environmental Engineering (Interdisciplinary). Students get to complete an in-depth, original research project related to their chosen sub-discipline, and write a corresponding thesis.
Civil Engineer in public/private sectors, consulting industry, Management, or scientist.
A PhD in civil engineering is usually considered a final degree.
Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
Two courses minimum; two professional development seminars
Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar
Three to four years full-time; six years maximum
A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program
See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.
Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree.
Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information.
A minimum of 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
An MSc or equivalent from a recognized institution.
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Students may be required to complete safety training in order to access labs.
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
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If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
Schulich School of Engineering
ENE 231, 2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.4816
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
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