PhD Civil Environmental Engineering

The PhD Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde offers advanced research and is located right in the heart of Glasgow’s City Centre. This programme places you within a highly active postgraduate research community, where you’ll work alongside a wide variety of researchers and experts.

You can choose to study in these areas: Ground Engineering, Water and Environment, or Intelligent Infrastructure. You can also contact the University to discuss your own research ideas. The Civil & Environmental Engineering department has strong connections with companies. Because of these links, about 25% of the PhD students get financial help from industry. Important visiting professors also help guide the PhD students.

You will have access to excellent research tools, including £6 million worth of modern laboratories. These labs have special areas for mechanics, chemistry, and structure testing. Every student also gets a private work area with a desk and computer in the main building. You will also have the chance to attend research seminars and special training classes at the University.

Studying a PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde provides an excellent academic and industry-connected setting for your research career.

The University of Strathclyde is a respected public university in Glasgow, Scotland. It is famous worldwide for being a leading university for technology. The way they teach is very practical and always looks to the future. Strathclyde is Scotland's third-largest university, hosting nearly 30,000 students from over 140 countries. The university is organised into four main Faculties: Strathclyde Business School; Faculty of Engineering; Faculty of Science; and Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences. This university has won many important national awards. It has been named UK University of the Year many times by the Times Higher Education Awards (in 2012 and 2019) and has won the Queen's Anniversary Prize several times for its important research.

Grade Requirements:

• To be eligible for this course, applicants are to have a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant discipline, from a recognised institution.

English Proficiency:

• International students must provide proof of proficiency in English. To do this, an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component is required.

The annual tuition fee to study a PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Strathclyde is £30,250. Please note that this fee is subject to a yearly increase.

The University of Strathclyde provides various scholarships for international students to ease their financial burden. A major opportunity is the Strathclyde Research Scholarship. This scholarship is given to students who have excellent grades from their previous studies and a strong, clear plan for their research project.

The University also partners with research councils, charities, and companies. These partners support students financially.

Also, international students can apply for special awards, like the Faculty of Engineering International Scholarships. These help to lower the cost of tuition fees.

A PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Strathclyde opens doors to exciting careers in roles, including:

• Construction Manager
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Sustainability Consultant
• Transportation Engineer
• Structural Engineer

Applications for this course can be made using the university’s online application portal. If you need assistance with this process, feel free to reach out to any of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.