PhD in Civil Engineering

About This Programme

A fully funded research doctorate in civil, infrastructure and environmental engineering (60/72 credits), with tuition waiver and a monthly stipend.

Course Highlights

• Research spans structures, geotechnical and foundation engineering, transportation, and environmental and water engineering
• Requires a lead-author paper in a Q1 journal before the dissertation defence
• 60 credits entering with a master's or 72 for direct entry from a bachelor's, ending in a viva-voce dissertation defence
• Fully funded PhD: full tuition waiver plus a competitive monthly stipend for admitted researchers

What You'll Study

Research doctorate: coursework + comprehensive exam + dissertation; fully funded (tuition waiver + monthly stipend)

Entry Requirements

Careers

Graduates move into academia, infrastructure and construction consultancies, municipalities, and environmental and water authorities.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

UAE CAA (Ministry of Education)

Programme Details