PhD Civil Environmental Engineering

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Scholarships

Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000
Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000
Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000
Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000
Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000
Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of fees
Humanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000
Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000
Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700
Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000
MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500
MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500
SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000
Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000
Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of fees
Tuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000

Career opportunities

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

Cost of study

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.

Admission

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.

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