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
Last update
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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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 — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Civil Engineering — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Civil Engineering — University of Colorado, Denver · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Civil Engineering, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
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?
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