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    Universities in North America

    37 PhD Programs in Civil Engineering in North America

    programs
    37
    programs
    universities
    35
    universities
    taught in English
    100%
    taught in English
    median yearly fee
    19,340 USD
    median yearly fee

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    Also searched as PhD in Civil Engineering in North America and Doctorate in Civil Engineering in North America.

    North America has 37 phd programs in civil engineering open to international students, at 35 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 19,340 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 12,253 USD and 32,839 USD.

    Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

    Civil Engineering programs

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    PhD · United States · 10,434 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 60,816 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 34,646 USD per year
    PhD · Canada · 1,730 USD per year
    PhD · Canada · 7,767 USD per year
    PhD · Canada · 12,590 USD per year
    PhD · Canada · 9,096 USD per year
    PhD · Canada · 10,353 USD per year
    PhD · Canada · 39,687 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 28,421 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 12,820 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 53,722 USD per year
    PhD · Canada · 17,750 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 35,459 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 30,134 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 15,755 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 8,168 USD per year
    PhD · Canada · 10,353 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 11,916 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 39,918 USD per year
    PhD · Canada · 13,884 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 33,570 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 26,892 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 19,340 USD per year

    Top universities for Civil Engineering in North America

    Ranked by how many civil engineering programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

    January intake in North America

    4 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

    PhD in Civil Engineering in North America: common questions

    How many civil engineering programs are there in North America?
    37 civil engineering phd programs at 35 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
    How much does a civil engineering degree in North America cost?
    The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in civil engineering in North America is 19,340 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 12,253 USD and 32,839 USD a year.
    Can I study civil engineering in North America in English?
    Yes — 100% of the civil engineering programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (37 of 37).
    Are any of these civil engineering programs available online?
    2 of the 37 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.

    Planning to study civil engineering in North America?

    An advisor who knows admissions in North America can shortlist civil engineering programs for your budget and profile.