★ 78
QS World #19
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- AUD 41,500 – AUD 56,000/yr
- Founded
- 1949
6 Best Civil Engineering PhD Universities Worldwide
Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.
6 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
★ 76
QS World #49
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 16,500 – EUR 22,000/yr
- Founded
- 1842
★ 72
QS World #12
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- USD 37,500 – USD 50,500/yr
- Founded
- 1868
★ 71
QS World #57
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- HKD 120,000 – HKD 160,000/yr
- Founded
- 1937
★ 65
QS World #181
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- MYR 20,000 – MYR 27,000/yr
- Founded
- 1975
★ 58
QS World #256
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- NZD 32,500 – NZD 43,500/yr
- Founded
- 1873
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Canada for PhD Civil Engineering?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of New South Wales, Delft University of Technology, University of California, Berkeley. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a PhD in Civil Engineering cost in Canada?▾
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Can international students study Civil Engineering in Canada?▾
Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a study permit through IRCC after accepting an offer.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
Studying Civil Engineering at PhD level in Canada
Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Civil Engineering at PhD level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.
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