PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering
About This Programme
A 54-credit research doctorate (24 credits coursework + 30-credit dissertation) advancing original research across civil and environmental engineering. Prepares graduates for research careers in academia, government and industry.
Course Highlights
- Research across structures and materials, geotechnical, transportation and geoinformatics, construction management, and environmental engineering and water resources
- Emphasis on sustainability, resilience, security and digitization of the built environment
- Qualifying examination in two specialisation areas
- Original-research dissertation with public final oral defence
What You'll Study
24 credits of coursework (3-credit required methods course + at least 21 elective credits + seminar + qualifying exam) plus a 30-credit dissertation; qualifying exam taken in two chosen areas, then proposal and public defence.
Required Courses (33 credits incl. dissertation)
- CEE 700 Research Methods in Civil and Environmental Engineering3 credits
- CEE 790 Qualifying Examination0 credits
- CEE 795 Doctoral Seminar0 credits
Elective Courses (min 21 credits)
- CEE 710 Earthquake-Resistant Structural Design3 credits
- CEE 712 Structural Fire Protection Engineering3 credits
- CEE 713 Structural Safety and Reliability3 credits
- CEE 714 Advanced Sustainable Concrete Technology3 credits
- CEE 717 Design of Sustainable Reinforced Concrete Structures3 credits
- CEE 718 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design3 credits
- CEE 730 Soil Stabilization and Site Improvement3 credits
- CEE 731 Advanced Foundation Engineering3 credits
- CEE 732 Advances in Geoenvironmental Engineering3 credits
- CEE 740 Sustainable and Resilient Water Distribution Systems3 credits
- CEE 751 Emerging Pollutants and Water Treatment3 credits
- CEE 752 Membrane Technology for Water Treatment3 credits
- CEE 753 Waste to Energy Technologies3 credits
- CEE 760 Construction Project Delivery Systems3 credits
- CEE 761 Lean Construction3 credits
- CEE 770 Geoinformatics3 credits
- CEE 772 Transportation Systems Operations3 credits
- CEE 773 Planning of Sustainable Transportation Systems3 credits
- CEE 794 Special Topics in Civil and Environmental Engineering3 credits
Dissertation
- CEE 799 Dissertation30 credits
Entry Requirements
A written and oral qualifying examination is taken during the programme.
Careers
Academic, research, government and senior industry roles in civil and environmental engineering.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed/accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; AUS is institutionally US-accredited by MSCHE (Middle States).
Programme Details
Award
PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall)
Typical Offer
MS in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Environmental Engineering or a related area, min CGPA 3.0/4.0, plus IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80).
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 73,980/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.