Overview

This Civil Engineering program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City focuses on building your knowledge in essential areas, including structures, materials, geotechnical, environmental, construction and water resources.

Coursework and guided research are designed to help you develop your expertise, improve your communication skills and help you master investigative techniques that will position you for success in future academic and professional endeavors.

Careers

Civil engineers with a Ph.D. will have the credentials needed to pursue roles in academia, research and high-level positions in public and private industry.

Potential careers:

Consultant
Researcher
Construction manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Construction Project Risk Management
Structural Analysis
Structural Steel Design
Geomaterial Characterization
Hydraulics and Variability of Rivers
Construction Management
Construction Planning and Scheduling
Design of Structures for Blast and Fire
Engineering Mathematics
Reinforced Concrete Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant must have a bachelor's degree or a master's degree in civil or mechanical engineering or related disciplines with a grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate engineering coursework. In addition, a GPA of 3.5 or better in all post-baccalaureate coursework is required.
The GRE test is preferred but not required. It is beneficial to applicants to take the test and submit scores.
TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international students without prior U.S. degrees.
The student must provide at least three recommendation letters from professors at previous institutions or mentors at work.
The applicant must provide a maximum 300-word statement on their goals and objectives in pursuing the Ph.D. The statement at the least should indicate which of the areas the student is interested in and preferably indicate the sub-discipline.

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

14175 USD / year

≈ 14175 USD / year
Out-of-State

14175 USD / year

≈ 14175 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5649 USD / year

≈ 5649 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 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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