Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Civil Engineering)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$8,242/Yr
CA$8,242 /Yr
- University of Calgary offers 3-4 years of a PhD program in Civil Engineering.
- Students can complete their degree in a maximum of 6 years.
- This program is a thesis-based. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
- The program is delivered on-campus.
- Students are required to complete a minimum of two courses and two professional development seminars.
- In the Civil Engineering (PhD Thesis) program, students will get the chance to collaborate with some of the most creative and innovative researchers in Canada.
- The program is ideal for students seeking to do original research as they grow their skills by specializing in a sub-discipline of civil engineering.
- These currently include:
- Biomechanics
- Bituminous Materials
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Structures and Solid Mechanics
- Transportation Engineering
- Water ResourcesEnergy and Environment (Interdisciplinary)
- Environmental Engineering (Interdisciplinary).
- Students get to complete an in-depth, original research project related to their chosen sub-discipline and write a corresponding thesis.
- Students will complete both oral and written candidacy exams.
- The University of Calgary ranked 6th by Research Infosource in 2018 and in Top 5 for research performance in Canada.
- The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
- The average salary after this program goes to 129,217 USD.
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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline for September 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$8243 (CAD 8242.68) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | CA$16480 (CAD 16480) |
| Health Insurance | CA$330 (CAD 330) |
| Books and supply | CA$300 (CAD 300) |
| Compulsory Fees | CA$795 (CAD 795.37) |
| Miscellaneous expenses | CA$5416 (CAD 5416) |
| Total Cost | CA$23321 (CAD 102063) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | CA$13386 (CAD 13386) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a Masters's degree or a related field from a recognized institution.
- The related fields include a UG degree in business, and particularly in quantitative subjects such as Accounting, Economics, and Finance.
- A GPA of at least 3.30/4.00 (B grade) is required to be eligible for this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
- Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
- Study proposal: Document proposing a research project, generally in the sciences or academia, and generally constitutes a request for sponsorship of that research.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay stating the purpose of applying to a particular course at a particular university.
- Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
Career and Placement after Course
Career opportunities are:
- Civil Engineer in public/private sectors
- Consulting Industry
- Management
- Scientist.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 52,637/Yr$52,637 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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