The department offers programs of study leading to an M.S. degree in civil engineering or a Ph.D. degree. Graduate students work closely with faculty on research projects at the forefront of technology.
The department is internationally known for water resources research and analytical software developed by faculty members. The department has a close partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Center, enabling students to study alongside practicing engineers. The Construction Engineering and Project Management (CEPM) program is supported through a number of dedicated endowments and extramural funding and is renowned for its research excellence.
Highlights of the program
Graduate students choose to specialize in one of the seven technical areas:
View the Civil Engineering Handbook.
The Department of Civil Engineering offers generous financial support to graduate students through various fellowships and assistantships, providing competitive stipend, full tuition and fees, student health insurance, and more.
The graduate fellowships including CSX, Durr, Garver, Nichols, Raymond-Terrell, Vaughn-Melton, Walker, Dean Fellowships, Lauderdale, and Raymond Fellowships. To be considered for one of these fellowships, the student must be nominated by his/her faculty advisor. For further information, applicants may discuss with their faculty advisor or the director of graduate studies.
Graduate School Fellowships
Various types of fellowships are also available from the Graduate School of the University of Kentucky.
Professor and Chair
Raymond-Blythe Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky
Refer to the Graduate Handbook for additional program information and admission criteria.
