PhD Civil and Environmental Engineering

The PhD Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Surrey is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and expertise to become a leader capable of addressing the complex challenges facing the built and natural environments.

Students in this PhD will work in a research group within the School of Engineering. They will work to create smart and clean urban areas, dealing with issues like limited space and old buildings. Research can be about anything covered by the University's four research centres or the wider research interests of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

Students will be given two supervisors who will help them during the PhD. They will meet with the student at least once every month. These supervisors are responsible for the student’s progress, job development, and personal welfare. They can also help the student prepare their work to be published and for research presentations.

As a research student, you can attend regular research seminars. This is a great place to learn about what other researchers are doing and to practice giving presentations. Students are encouraged to talk with all research staff throughout their programme. The final result is based on a written thesis and an oral examination (viva examination) with two examiners.

The University of Surrey is a famous university in Guildford, near London. It is a public university that started a long time ago in 1843. It became a full university in 1992. The University gives students a modern environment and is known for good teaching. Staff give strong support with studies. The University's main goal is to make sure students are fully prepared for jobs when they finish.

Grade Requirements:

• To be eligible for this course, you need to have a first-class degree or an upper second-class degree (2:1) in a related course.

English Proficiency:

• If you are an international student, you must prove that your English is strong. You need an IELTS overall score of 6.5. Importantly, you cannot score lower than 6.0 in any single section of the IELTS test.

To study this course, you will need to pay a yearly tuition fee of £27,200. Please note that this fee is subject to an annual review.

The University of Surrey has financial help, like scholarships, for students. If you are an international student applying for a PhD, the University says it is very important to look for funding from places that are not the University. You must do this if you want a full scholarship to cover everything. Make sure you check the University's website regularly. This is where you can find the most recent information on PhD positions that already have money to pay a student.

Graduates with a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Surrey can pursue various careers in roles such as the following:

• Structural Engineer
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Transportation Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• University Lecturer/Professor

Applications for this course are made on the university's online application platform. You can also reach out to our counsellors at AHZ to guide you on this process.