Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Civil and Environmental Engineering] From University of California

Berkeley, CaliforniaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1868established year
43204enrollment
Public
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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Civil and Environmental Engineering)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Thesis Based
Ranked #6 out of 1374 by THE Global Ranking 2024

₹4.7 L/Yr

$5,721 /Yr
  • The Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California is a 4 years program.
  • It is an on-campus, research-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Doctoral studies consist of courses selected for the individual in consultation with a faculty guidance committee, successful completion of a preliminary and a qualifying examination, and independent research in a thesis.
  • The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers 7 programs of study for the MSc and the PhD.
  • Students in these degree programs select one of the following seven concentrations:
    • Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate 
    • Engineering and Project Management
    • Environmental Engineering
    • GeoSystems
    • Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials
    • Systems (Civil Systems)
    • Transportation Engineering
  • Each doctoral student must satisfy, through course work, a major within the department.
  • University provides the flexibility to complete the program within 4 to 5 years. 
  • These degrees emphasize the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. 
  • All classes taught on the Berkeley campus by award-winning CEE faculty and provide maximum interaction with students and instructors.
  • The College of Engineering has about 40 research centers and institutes where students can get involved.
  • Berkeley CEE Graduate programs are consistently ranked number one among all the civil and environmental engineering programs in the U.S.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹474214 (USD 5721)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing₹1455880
Food₹670912
Total Cost₹3109701
Health Insurance₹252317
Compulsory Fees₹46750
International differential fee₹625902
Miscellaneous expenses₹57940

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a master's degree from an accredited institution.
  • A GPA of 3.5 (B+ grade) on a 4.0 scale in the graduate school’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.
  • Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.
  • The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Personal History Statement: It describe how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
  • College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

2024202320222021202020192018

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Engineering 6 out of 1374 in Global Ranking

US News,US News es logo
Engineering 3 out of 202 in Global Ranking

Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

  • Construction manager
  • Geotechnical engineer
  • Environmental engineer
  • Transportation engineer
  • Urban planning engineer, etc.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 2.9 L/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality ManagementScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research FellowshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
AAUW International FellowshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
JN Tata Endowment ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based


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