PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering

Northwestern University (United States) · Northwestern University 633 Clark Street Evanston, IL 60208

About University:

Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is the oldest chartered university in Illinois and is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. The university is composed of eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, which include the Kellogg School of Management, the Pritzker School of Law, the Feinberg School of Medicine, the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the Bienen School of Music, the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Medill School of Journalism, the School of Communication, the School of Professional Studies, the School of Education and Social Policy, and The Graduate School. Northwestern's campus lies along the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston. The university's law, medical, and professional schools, along with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, are located in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. The university also maintains a campus in Education City, Qatar, and academic centers in Miami, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

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About University:

Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is the oldest chartered university in Illinois and is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. The university is composed of eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, which include the Kellogg School of Management, the Pritzker School of Law, the Feinberg School of Medicine, the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the Bienen School of Music, the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Medill School of Journalism, the School of Communication, the School of Professional Studies, the School of Education and Social Policy, and The Graduate School. Northwestern's campus lies along the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston. The university's law, medical, and professional schools, along with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, are located in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. The university also maintains a campus in Education City, Qatar, and academic centers in Miami, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Science

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 39200

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 18700

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 18700

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

100

IELTS

7

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Intake Deadline 1

15 Dec, 2025

(September-2026)

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  • Degree Transcript

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    Applicants to Northwestern University will no longer be required to mail paper copies of their transcripts during the application process. Instead, applicants will be required to upload scanned versions of their unofficial transcripts during the online application process through ApplyWeb.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

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  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

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    The statement should be approximately one to two pages single-spaced. In your statement be as specific as possible about the direction of your career, qualifications, research interests, and why you are choosing Northwestern.

  • Test Score Report

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    TOEFL/IELTS

  • Writing Sample

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