Overview

About the programme

The School of Science & Technology at City St George's, University of London offers research degrees in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering and Structural Engineering.

Whichever route you choose, you will conduct in-depth research alongside world-leading experts in Civil Engineering within one of four research groups:

Civil Engineering Structures focuses on developing integrated solutions for sustainable and resilient structures under adverse operational and extreme loading conditions.
Fluid-Structure Interaction addresses the challenges associated with marine engineering, offshore wind energy, high buildings and biomechanics.
Multi-scale Geotechnical Engineering links micro-mechanics to the macro-response.
Temporary Works and Construction Method Engineering addresses industry challenges associated with construction processes.

Access world-leading facilities including extensive structural laboratories, our recently refurbished geotechnical centrifuge, as well as unique, world-leading computer codes, such as QALE-FEM and qaleFOAM.

Programme Structure

Research topics include:

Performance-based design and assessment of structures
Inerter-based vibration control for civil engineering structures
Smart structures adaptable to adverse environmental loadings and conditions
Structural health monitoring and smart sensing of large-scale civil engineering structures
New and/or adapting materials (for enhanced performance)
Multi-hazard analysis/design/ (risk) management of structures
Optimisation of civil engineering structures design for resiliency and sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-16 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-16 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

140

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 50 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

140

Other requirements

General requirements

A good honours degree (normally no less than an upper second class honours degree from a UK University or an equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject. Some subjects also require an appropriate Masters qualification.

To apply online, an applicant will need to submit the following supporting documents:

Research proposal. The Research Proposal should be a maximum of 3 sides A4.
Copies of degree certificates and transcripts – original will be requested before an offer is made
Official work e-mail addresses (not private ones) for two referees (one of which must be an academic)
Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable).
Evidence of sponsorship (if applicable).

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20060 GBP / year

≈ 20060 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6680 GBP / year

≈ 6680 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

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