Ph.D Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University [CORNELL U], Ithaca Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Cornell University Ph.D Civil and Environmental Engineering 2025: fees, deadlines, entry requirements, etc.

Ithaca, New YorkLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1865established year
25582enrollment
Private (Not for Profit)
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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Civil and Environmental Engineering)

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

$20,800 /Yr


Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For Fall Intake - Jan 7, 2026

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$20800

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing$12296
Food$7132

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake Jan 7, 2026

The Application Deadline for fall 2026 intake is 07-01-2026. The Graduate Funding is available for student who is enrolled in Graduate course and award amount Varies.

Year

Term

Courses and Activities

Year 1

Fall

- Enroll in Seminar for First-Year Research Students

- Begin coursework as advised by Special Committee

- Attend departmental seminars and workshops

Spring

- Continue advanced coursework

- Select major advisor by end of semester

- Attend seminars and workshops

Summer

- Initiate research under major advisor

- Prepare for Qualifying Exam (Q-Exam)

Year 2

Fall

- Take Qualifying Exam (Q-Exam)

- Continue research activities

- Begin Teaching Assistantship (if required)

Spring

- Continue research

- Fulfill minor field course requirements

- Attend seminars and workshops

Summer

- Focus on dissertation research

Year 3

Fall

- Continue dissertation research

- Complete Teaching Assistantship (if required)

Spring

- Prepare for Admission to Candidacy Exam (A-Exam)

- Take A-Exam to advance to Ph.D. candidacy

Summer

- Continue dissertation research

Year 4

Fall

- Conduct advanced research

- Prepare and submit research manuscripts for publication

Spring

- Continue research

- Present findings at academic conferences

Summer

- Finalize dissertation research

Year 5

Fall

- Prepare for Final Examination (B-Exam)

- Complete and submit dissertation

Spring

- Defend dissertation (B-Exam)

- Fulfill graduation requirements

Year 6+

As Needed

- Additional time for research and writing (if necessary)

- Completion of any remaining program requirements


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

School

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Academic Requirement

Applicants must have at least a four-year undergraduate degree, or a three-year degree plus a post-graduate diploma

Application Fee

105

Documents Required

Resume/CV

Official Transcripts

Statement of marks

Letter of Recommendation

Video Interview 

Financial Documentation

English Language Requirement

English Proficiency Score

TOEFL:- 100

IELTS:- 7.0

GRE/GMAT

Not Required

Review Process

at least 6-7 weeks


Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

105

Application Fees


Ranking

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Times Higher Education logo
Engineering 24 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #12 out of 145 in USA 2025)

QS World University logo
Engineering 30 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #11 out of 73 in USA 2025)

US News logo
Engineering 12 out of 198 in Global Ranking
( #12 out of 159 in USA 2025)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Graduate FundingVariesTo receive graduate funding, including assistantships, fellowships, stipends, and travel grants, a student must be enrolled for the semester in which they will receive the funds.



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Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
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