Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Civil Engineering)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #251 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$6,014 /Yr
CA$8,238 /Yr
- PhD in Civil Engineering at the University of Victoria is offered as a 3-years program by the Department of Civil Engineering.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- This civil engineering program is project-based learning focused on the core theme of sustainability.
- Students will learn all the skills they need for a career in the rapidly emerging green economy.
- The PhD program consists of a minimum of 37 units.
- Their faculty specializes in and offers supervision on the following research themes:
- Green structures and materials
- Smart buildings, infrastructure, and cities
- Sustainable water
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $6014 (CAD 8238) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9726 (CAD 13323) |
| Total Cost | $9726 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $5782 (CAD 7920) |
| 2021 | $11202 (CAD 15345) |
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Engineering 251 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #8 out of 30 in Canada 2025)
Engineering 501 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #14 out of 19 in Canada 2025)
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Surveyor
- CAD technician
- Building engineer
- Water hygiene engineer
- Urban planner
- Fire engineer
- Transport planner
- Field service engineer
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,555/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,479/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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