Overview

About the program

Graduate programs in Civil Engineering at North Carolina State University are offered in coastal and water resources engineering, computing and systems, construction engineering and management, environmental engineering, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, mechanics and materials, structural engineering and mechanics, transportation engineering and materials.

Programme Structure

Areas of specialization include:

Computing and Systems
Construction Engineering
Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineering
Mechanics and Materials
Structural Engineering and Mechanics
Transportation Materials and Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 109 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normal minimum GPA requirements include 3.0 overall and in the major. Students who do not meet these academic requirements may take graduate courses through the Non Degree Studies program to demonstrate academic ability, but consultation with the Director of Graduate Programs is strongly advised.
Applicants without academic experience in civil engineering, construction engineering, or environmental engineering may be required to take undergraduate courses to remove deficiencies, but graduate credit is not given for these courses.

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

12607 USD / year

≈ 12607 USD / year
Out-of-State

12607 USD / year

≈ 12607 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4089 USD / year

≈ 4089 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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