A research doctorate in civil and structural engineering.
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
24 credit hours: 6 credit hours required core, 12 credit hours specialization electives (select 4), 6 credit hours free electives (700-level, approved by the advisory committee)
Select 4 specialization electives, plus 6 credit hours of free electives
Comprehensive Exam and Research Proposal (0 credit hours) taken after coursework to advance to candidacy
30 credit hours of supervised original doctoral research. Research areas (from the department's doctoral specialization courses): sustainable infrastructure, earthquake and structural engineering, geotechnical and tunneling engineering, subsurface contaminant hydrology and water treatment, transportation systems, and engineering risk management
Dissertation Defense (0 credit hours). Minimum 54 credit hours total for the degree
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Graduates pursue engineering careers across construction, energy, manufacturing, technology and government, or continue to postgraduate study and professional licensure.
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 32,400/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.