The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes in Civil Engineering are research-based programmes, where the students conduct an advanced and original academic research project in a specialised area of civil engineering under the supervision of suitably qualified and experienced academic staff members.

Over the supervised period of research, the students will gain the experience, knowledge and skills associated with conducting significant research work in civil engineering. The programmes will also equip the students with highly-specialised analytical, problem-solving and transferable skills that will enable them to subsequently embark onto a successful career as academics, researchers or practitioners in civil engineering or other related professions.

Applicants for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering must satisfy the following minimum general and programme-specific entry requirements:

• A graduate Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline that is recognised by the Senate of UTB.

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• An Upper Second-Class Honours Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Civil Engineering or a related discipline that is recognised by the Senate of UTB.

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• At least a credit or equivalent in English Language GCE O-level or a valid IELTS score of at least 6.0 or a valid overall TOEFL score of at least 550, or their equivalent. The IELTS or TOEFL must be taken within 2 years of the start date of the programme. The English Language requirements may be waived where qualifying studies in Higher Education were in the medium of English Language. Where candidates completed their higher education more than 2 years prior to their current application they will need to have the valid GCE O-level, IELTS or TOEFL results mentioned above.

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• Submit a satisfactory research proposal as determined by the postgraduate admission committee of the programme area. Candidates need to contact the appropriate supervisor to work on and agree on the satisfactory research proposal. Click here to find the research area and the associated supervisor. Applications without a satisfactory proposal will be rejected straightaway.

Mature applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent, in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, recognised by the Senate of UTB, at least 5 years of relevant working experience, pass an interview, and fulfill the same English language proficiency criteria above.

Note that a candidate will only be offered a place if the programme area is able to provide adequate supervision and facilities in the candidate’s chosen area of research. Prospective applicants are expected to enquire with the relevant academic staff in his/her desired area of interest, as shown in Civil Engineering Research and Consultancy page.

Application

To apply, click here, click on Postgraduate Programme and register by creating an account. The application deadlines are normally near the end of March and near the end of August, respectively. Applicants must submit a satisfactory research proposal. Applications without a satisfactory proposal will be rejected straightaway.

(Bruneian candidates intending to apply for local scholarship do not need to send an additional application to HECAS.)

Postgraduate fees can be found here.

For further enquiries on the PhD research programme, please contact the Civil Engineering Programme Area Graduate Studies and Research Coordinator.