Engineering: Civil Engineering PhD

Faculty members of the Washkewicz College of Engineering are very active in research sponsored by government agencies and industry. Involvement in research activities provides an excellent educational opportunity for students to advance their technical knowledge and professionalism while accomplishing dissertation work.

The majority of doctoral students are involved with faculty in sponsored research.

All students are expected to be involved in some form of faculty/student research as part of the dissertation work. High-quality research should lead to publication of the project's contribution to the body of knowledge.

Programme Structure

Course include:

• Advanced engineering mathematics
• Research Communication
• Graduate Courses from outside engineering
• Doctoral Seminar

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: 3.2
• GRE: Required
• GMAT: Required

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 78

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for a doctorate in engineering should hold a bachelor's or master's degree with at least one degree in engineering. In exceptional cases, applicants may be considered without an engineering degree if they have a strong foundation in math and science. For computer or data science students, the undergraduate background should be in math, computer science or statistics. Minimum grade-point averages of 3.00 at the bachelor's and 3.25 at the master's level are required. The GRE General section is required of all applicants. Minimum scores at the 80th percentile on the Quantitative section and 3.5 on the Analytical Writing section are usually required depending on the specialization area.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International

International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.

Non-residents: 22,496 AUD / year ≈ 16,020 USD / year

Out-of-State: 22,496 AUD / year ≈ 16,020 USD / year

Domestic

Tuition fee for the domestic students.

In-State: 15,621 AUD / year ≈ 11,124 USD / year

Living costs

Cleveland, United States

1,376-2,275 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Engineering: Civil Engineering.

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) — Independent provider — Grant 72000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026
• Other Scholarships For Graduate Students — Education USA — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
• Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam — Education USA — Grant 40000 USD — Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• Next 100 (Kitas 100) — Government of the Republic of Lithuania — Grant 25600 USD — Deadline Not specified
• Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships — American Australian Association (AAA) — Grant 40000 AUD — Deadline 30 Sep 2026
• Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students — Education USA — Grant 20000 USD — Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• The Fulbright Program — Education USA — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
• Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies — Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund — Grant 300000 HKD — Deadline 30 Sep 2026
• Fulbright-Masaryk Award — Education USA — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 01 Nov 2026
• Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships — Education USA — Grant 30000 USD — Deadline Not specified
• International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs — Education USA — Grant 30000 USD — Deadline Not specified
• Hope For Addiction Scholarship — Samba Recovery — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 28 Feb 2027
• Hope for Humanity Scholarship — The Estevez Group — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 10 Feb 2027
• The Marietta Blau Grant — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant 1580 EUR — Deadline Not specified
• The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship — Blossom Law — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 08 Feb 2027
• Tatra Banka Scholarship — Education USA — Grant 5000 EUR — Deadline 30 Jun 2027
• Uplifting Communities Scholarship — The Law Office of Donald L. Bell — Grant 1500 USD — Deadline 28 Sep 2026
• Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship — Rob Henley of Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 07 Dec 2026
• International Peace Scholarship Fund — The International Peace Scholarship Fund — Grant 12500 USD — Deadline 15 Dec 2026
• Don't Text and Drive Scholarship — Digital Responsibility — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Sep 2026
• Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship — Digital Responsibility — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Jan 2027
• The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship — The Crowder Law Firm — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• Saving Smiles Scholarship — Alexandria Dental Art — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 02 Dec 2026
• Building Bridges Scholarship — The National Parent Volunteer Association — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Sep 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• OAS Academic Scholarship Program — The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States — Grant 10000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund — Grant 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
• Monthly Scholarship Series — MPOWER Financing — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline Anytime
• Fulbright Master's And PhD Grants - Türkiye — Education USA — Grant 50000 USD — Deadline Not specified
• The Higher Foundation Grant — The Higher Foundation — Grant 500 USD — Deadline Anytime
• Community Leaders Scholarship — Spencer & Associates — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 02 Feb 2027
• Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. $1,000 Scholarship — Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• The Higher Foundation Scholarship — The Higher Foundation — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline Anytime
• College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship — College JumpStart Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Sep 2027
• The Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
• Young Scholar's Award — SETC — Grant 400 USD — Deadline 15 Oct 2026
• Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship — SHAPE America — Grant 1250 USD — Deadline 15 Oct 2026
• Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC Volunteer Service Scholarship — Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC — Grant 2500 USD — Deadline 15 Dec 2026
• InclusiveSkies Foundation Bessie Coleman Scholarship — Aero Law Center — Grant 2500 USD — Deadline 15 Jan 2027
• P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — The International Peace Scholarship Fund — Grant 12500 USD — Deadline 15 Dec 2026
• Amberscholar Scholarship — Amber Scholar — Grant 6000 USD — Deadline 31 Jan 2027
• From Conflict to Growth Scholarship — Happy Even After — Grant 2500 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• General Named Endowed Scholarships — United Methodist Church — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
• Young Legal Professionals Scholarship — Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 15 Feb 2027
• Providing Support to Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship — NextLaw PLLC — Grant 2500 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• Design Competition Awards — SETC — Grant 125 USD — Deadline 28 Feb 2027
• George Garrett Award — Association of Writers & Writing Programs — Grant 2000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship — Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine — Grant 2500 USD — Deadline 01 Oct 2026
• Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award — Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Jul 2027
• The Haque Law Wings of Expression Scholarship — Haque Law — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027
• STEM Supplemental Award — U.S. government — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline Not specified
• Military Family Background – “Life Opportunities & Hardships” Scholarship — Puget Law Group — Grant 2500 USD — Deadline 01 Oct 2026
• Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship — Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. — Grant 500 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• Aaliyah Lee Scholarship — The National Parent Volunteer Association — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise (KEAP) Awards — SETC — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 15 Oct 2026
• Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas Drive Smart, Live Safe Scholarship — Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas — Grant 2500 USD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027
• Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund — Blumenthal Performing Arts — Grant 10000 USD — Deadline 19 Mar 2027
• Staten Island Accident 2026 $1,000 Scholarship Essay Competition — Staten Island Injury Lawyers — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios — Education USA — Grant 40000 USD — Deadline Not specified
• CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship — CouponBirds — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline 10 Oct 2026
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9 — Grant 1500 USD — Deadline Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027