Highlights
Tuition fee
11000 EUR / year
11000 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
11000 EUR / year
11000 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Delft, Netherlands
Campus location
Delft, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The world of civil engineering is changing. Nowadays, there is an increasing demand for engineers who have a profound understanding of their own field and can oversee and combine the specialist knowledge from other disciplines. The Civil and Environmental Engineering programme is delivered at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) 

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Overview

This  Engineering Doctorate (EngD) programme in Civil and Environmental Engineering programme will provide such an opportunity for engineers and graduated master students.

Key Facts

The faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences of TU Delft, as one of the pioneers in education, has developed a two year EngD programme in three tracks:

  • Sanitary & Environmental Engineering
  • Structural & Railway Engineering
  • Subsurface Constructions & Engineering

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Applied Design 
  • Techno-Economic Evaluation 
  • Asset Management 
  • Integrated Design 
  • Effective Communication for Designers
  • Research Design 
  • Risk Management

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
100
IELTS
7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Delft, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
100
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • You will need at least a Master of Science degree or equivalent, preferably in the exact sciences. Excellent marks, being highly motivated and a design oriented attitude are vital. 
  • Doing a EngD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught courses, and write reports and a final thesis in English. As per 1 January 2022, TU Delft requires candidates for a EngD position to provide TOEFL or IELTS scores as part of the selection procedure.

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    11000 EUR / year
    11000 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    11000 EUR / year
    11000 EUR / year

Additional Details

 

Living costs

Delft

Netherlands
780 - 1160 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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