Overview

The field of Civil Engineering has long been known for its breadth and ability to adapt to the new technological needs of society. The traditional areas of public works, such as highways, bridges, water supply, and building design, remain very important.

In addition, the area of sustainable international development has been included in the Civil Engineering domain.

Careers

Graduates of the major at the University of South Florida are prepared for careers in academia, with public agencies, or with private industry, including firms involved in planning, design, research and development, or regulation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable Development Engineering
Global Health Principles and Contemporary Issues
Urban Hydrology
Hydrologic Models
Ecological Engineering
Coastal Waves and Structures
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

75 hours minimum post-bachelor’s
45 hours minimum post-master’s

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

GRE^®

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate GPA greater than 3.30 preferred
GRE
Resume provided at the time of application
Three (3) letters of reference provided at the time of application
Statement of Purpose provided at the time of application
Exceptions made on a case-by-case basis where warranted

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

19980 USD / year

≈ 19980 USD / year
Out-of-State

19980 USD / year

≈ 19980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8702 USD / year

≈ 8702 USD / year

Living costs

Tampa

United States

1122 - 1951 USD / month

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