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Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (STEM)

Illinois Institute of Technology - Mies Campus

USA,Illinois

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60 Months

Duration

CAD 50,636/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

Application Fee

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USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1890

Total Students: 8,565 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (STEM)

Program Overview

Illinois Tech’s Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering degree is awarded in recognition of a high level of mastery in the field of civil engineering and upon demonstration of a distinct ability to make substantial creative contributions to knowledge in the field.

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

Our doctoral degree can be pursued in any of the following five major areas: architectural, construction, structural, geotechnical, and transportation engineering.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

60 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 100

Tuition Fee

CAD 50,636 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Illinois Institute of Technology - Mies Campus

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
GRE
- Minimum Overall Score - 300.0 Minimum Verbal Reasoning - 155.0 Minimum Quantitative Reasoning - 155.0
GMAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 500.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Master's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
Our Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering degree program will prepare you for academic or industrial research careers, such as:

Senior structural analysis engineer
Research & development reliability engineer
Senior R&D engineer

Scholarships

Merit Based and Need based

Scholarship Information

Illinois Tech offers competitive scholarships at both undergraduate and graduate level. Most of our scholarships are merit-based and do not require an additional application. We offer limited need-based scholarship at undergraduate level.

Amount/ Range

1000 USD to 15000 USD

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.