Overview

The doctoral recipient will be capable of continuing efforts toward the advancement of knowledge and continuing achievement in research and other scholarly activities. This programme is appropriate for students with master's degrees in civil engineering who are interested in pursuing an academic or industrial research career.

Career Opportunities

The Civil Engineering programme from Illinois Institute of Technology will prepare you for academic or industrial research careers, such as:

Senior structural analysis engineer

Research & development reliability engineer

Senior R&D engineer

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Programme Structure

As part of the Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering programme, research will be conducted under the supervision of a full-time faculty member and students should work to involve all members of their research committee.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

78 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, 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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General requirements

Official Transcripts

Resume/CV

Submit a current resume that highlights your academic and professional experience

Personal Statement

Provide a well-written statement that outlines your academic and professional goals

Letters of Recommendation (May Be Required, Depending on Programme/Department)

Requirements vary, but in most cases one letter is required for master’s programmes and two are required for Ph.D. programmes

Letters should be from individuals who can assess your academic and/or career achievements and potential (e.g., professors, employers)

Letters must be submitted through the online Application Portal; you will input the recommender’s name and email address, and they will receive an electronic invitation. Note that recommenders will type their recommendation directly into the portal, not upload a document.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

33318 USD / year

≈ 33318 USD / year
Out-of-State

33318 USD / year

≈ 33318 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33318 USD / year

≈ 33318 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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