Overview

About the program

The Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Civil Engineering (OCICE) combines the research strengths and resources of the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University with that of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa.

Main areas of research:

Construction engineering and management
Environmental engineering
Geotechnical engineering
Structural engineering
Sustainable Materials and Construction
Water resources engineering

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Site Improvements
Hydraulic Structures
Coastal Engineering
Advanced Structural Dynamics
Structural Steel Design
Advanced Reinforced Concrete
Concrete Technology
Earthquake Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible, candidates must:

Hold a master’s degree with thesis in civil engineering, or in the sub-disciplines normally considered to be part of civil engineering with a minimum average of B+.
Demonstrate strong research performance.
Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12104 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4706 CAD / year

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Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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