Our advanced training in Civil Engineering empowers graduates to contribute to the economic and social betterment of our society through sustainable design. Whether it鈥檚 the roads we drive on, the safe water we drink, the buildings we live and work in, or the rivers and lakes we enjoy, civil engineers impact many areas of our lives.
The objective of the PhD program is to provide students with specialized knowledge in their chosen areas and to prepare them for careers in academia and research. The Phd must contribute to the creation of knowledge in the major field of study. Each PhD candidate must demonstrate competence to complete a significant research project and present their findings. The material must be at a level that is acceptable for publication.
Research areas
While collaboration between different research areas, departments and faculties is encouraged, our department has been broken down into seven main areas:
Environmental
Geotechnical
Structures
Transportation
Water Resources
Construction Engineering and Management
Masonry and Cementitious Materials
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January 2025
University of Manitoba
Fort Garry Campus,
WINNIPEG,
Manitoba (MB),
R3T 2N2, Canada
To qualify for admission to the PhD in Civil Engineering program, you must normally have completed a master's-level degree in Engineering.
Students in a master's program who have achieved an average GPA of 4.0 in their last 60 credit hours of undergraduate studies may be allowed to transfer to the PhD program without being required to write a master's thesis provided they meet the following conditions:
Completion of 6 graduate courses (18 credits) with a grade of A or better in each;
Satisfactory progress in the research program;
Written recommendation from the supervisor, the thesis advisory committee and a selection committee (appointed by the head);
Approval by the department and Faculty of Graduate Studies.
The transfer must take place within 20 months of initial registration in the master's program. Following transfer, all the requirements of the doctoral program apply, including the completion of an additional 12 credit hours at the 7000 level.
Qualification for admission to the civil engineering graduate program is contingent on first receiving tentative acceptance from an academic advisor who will accept you into their research group.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program) - Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) with a minimum of 65% overall
IELTS (Academic module) (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5 overall
Internet-based TOEFL - Overall score of 86 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking - 20)
Pearson Test of English Academic - 61 overall
Cambridge Assessment of English at the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level - Minimum score of 180
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Manitoba University welcomes students from all around the world and is dedicated to making positive change at a global and local level.
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