Overview

About the program

The PhD degree in Civil Engineering at McMaster University requires minimal specialized courses with intensive research, leading to original scholarly work with a distinct contribution to fundamental knowledge and technological innovation in broad areas of civil engineering.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

Bridge engineering

Computational mechanics and finite element analysis

Construction data sensing and fusion

Earthquake engineering and structural dynamics

Effective design of structures

Geomechanics

Geotechnical engineering

Intelligent construction systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 26 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum academic requirement for admission to a Ph.D degree is normally an average of A- over the course of an applicant’s master’s program. Applicants are also required to have a minimum average of a B during the last two years of their undergraduate studies.
Copies of all official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (PDF)
1-Page Statement of Interest
Proof of English-Langugage Proficiency, TOEFL or IELTS accepted (Exempted if applicant attended University in Canada, USA, UK, or Australia)
2 Academic References

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4204 CAD / year

≈ 4204 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4204 CAD / year

≈ 4204 CAD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

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