Ph.D. (Civil Engineering)

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering

Ph.D. Civil Engineering or Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering is a Doctorate Civil Engineering course. The course refers to the design, construction, and maintenance of structures integral to the public, such as roads, dams, bridges, canals, and buildings. Ph.D. Civil Engineering degree, candidates are allowed a specialization area. Examples include geotechnical, structures, construction and management, transportation, and environmental. The course is an important and career orienting in nature that opens many job opportunities for them. The duration of the course is three years generally and may extend to five years as per rules and regulations of different institutes.

Ph.D. Civil Engineering Eligibility

• The candidates should have passed a master's degree in any branch of Engineering or its equivalent from Osmania University or any other equivalent university/recognized institute and Obtained at least 60% marks at B.E. and M.E./M.Tech. level.
• Some reputed colleges and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

Ph.D. Civil Engineering Syllabus

Syllabus of Civil Engineering as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Ph.D. Civil Engineering Colleges

• Panjab University - PU, Chandigarh
• Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology - CCET, Chandigarh
• Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya - RGPV, Bhopal
• University of Mumbai, Mumbai

Ph.D. Civil Engineering Course Suitability

• They should be able to know about the use of natural resources such as the raw materials, energy, and ecosystems needed to sustain modern society.
• They should have a sharp, analytical and practical mind and give attention to details.
• Applicants should possess good technical designing knowledge conceptualizing structures. They should be computer literate to use design, drawing and word processing software.

How is Ph.D. Civil Engineering Course Beneficial?

• The programme is beneficial to develop a centre of excellence in civil engineering to carry out research in the areas of infrastructure and eco – friendly technologies.
• It is also for students who want to meet and form lifelong bonds with like-minded fellow students, faculty, and researchers in the global scientific and technological community.
• They can have jobs in road projects, building work, consultancy firms, quality testing laboratories or housing societies.
• They have many job opportunities in major construction projects carried out by the state or central government, the railways, private construction companies, military, engineering services, consultancy services etc.

Ph.D. Civil Engineering Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Road Construction Companies
• Infrastructure Development Companies
• R&D Centres
• Construction Companies
• Railways

Ph.D. Civil Engineering Job Types

• Project Manager
• Head Quality Controller
• Site Engineer/Civil Engineer
• Project Coordinator
• Quality Assurance Manager
• Project Procurement Manager
• Executive Engineer
• Structural Engineer/Structural Designer