UNU-CCNY Joint PHD Program in Civil Engineering
The City College of New York (CCNY) and the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) offer a new joint PhD program in Civil Engineering with a focus on Environmental Modeling and Decision Making.
Program Overview
The joint program offers students the option of earning a PhD in Civil Engineering as part of their regular curriculum while simultaneously pursuing graduate credentials in Environmental Modeling and Decision Making from UNU INWEH.
Why choose the Joint PHD Program?
This joint program aims to expand educational opportunities for graduate students while strengthening their skills and collaboration networks in environmental modeling, sustainability, urban resilience, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and supporting policy processes and decision making by:
- Delivering an interdisciplinary education program that exposes students to real-world complexities.
- Empowering students to apply geospatial methods in areas such as disaster resilience, climate adaptation, and sustainable development.
- Offering students the opportunity to interact with UN/international experts, fostering a sense of global connection and community.
Program Structure
The Joint UNU-CCNY PhD Program will maintain the foundational structure for a PhD in Civil Engineering while integrating specialized research to broaden its interdisciplinary and global scope.
The program is open to PhD students in Civil Engineering at CCNY. Detailed list of program requirements
Degree awarded: PhD in Civil Engineering from CCNY and a UNU-certified diploma in “Environmental Modelling and Decision Making,” enhancing career and academic prospects.
How to Apply
Visit our program application page to get started:
For more information, contact us at: unu-hub@ccny.cuny.edu
