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The Ph.D. program in Civil Engineering (further in the text: PhD Program) fully taught in English, is designed to provide advanced skills and a fundamental knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academic, industry and research settings in any of the subfields of the Civil Engineering discipline.

The Ph.D. program in Civil Engineering (further in the text: Ph.D. Program) fully taught in English, is designed to provide advanced skills and a fundamental knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academic, industry, and research settings in any of the subfields of the Civil Engineering discipline.

An undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent)

A Master’s degree or equivalent. During the application period, final-year students may submit official current transcripts for consideration.

Overall IELTS test score of 6.5 (with sub-scores no less than 6.0) or the equivalent TOEFL score as posted on the ETS website;

Candidates can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if:

one of their earlier academic degrees was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction and daily life;

an undergraduate and/or graduate degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English.

Strong reading, analytical, and mathematical skills as demonstrated by GMAT or GRE test (recommended);

High motivation and strong interest in the Program as outlined in a statement of purpose.

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The 1st year of the program consists of compulsory core and elective courses. The focus of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th years is Thesis Research work.

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Civil engineers generally work indoors in offices. However, many spend time outdoors at construction sites so they can monitor operations or solve problems onsite. Most civil engineers employed in the private sector work for large construction contractors or as consultants. Government institutions that employ civil engineers include state transportation departments and the military.

Teaching assistant or research assistant positions on campus

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2350 - 11750 USD depending on a discount applied.

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Engineering Studies

Civil Engineering

Located in Astana, Kazakhstan, in Central Asia, Nazarbayev University is a research university with growing international renown combining education and innovation on a state-of-the-art 21st-century campus. NU scholars conduct research in a variety of fields and bring the most ambitious projects to life. Research is supported by internal and external funds each year and carried out in modern laboratories. English is the language of instruction and research at Nazarbayev University, and admission and progression systems are entirely merit-based.

PhD in Civil Engineering

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