Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Finding solutions to major societal challenges - from climate change and urbanisation to transport, energy, and more.

What we do

We’re No.1 in the UK for studying Civil Engineering, pioneering research and innovation while delivering world-class teaching that shapes the built and natural environments.

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Event
International

Wed 3 December 2025, 13.30–20.00 GMT

Alumni Connections Launch event

Join our flagship event to reconnect with fellow alumni, expand your network, and explore the future of Civil and Environmental Engineering with sector leaders.

Skempton Building, South Kensington Campus

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Study with us

Our MSc courses are designed to equip students with specialist knowledge, practical skills, and industry connections that set them apart.

Covering a broad spectrum of disciplines, we offer cutting-edge training that responds to the evolving needs of the sector. With a strong emphasis on bridging theory and practice, students tackle real-world engineering challenges and gain analytical and laboratory-based problem-solving skills.

Study with us

We train the next generation of engineers that can respond to society’s needs, drawing on extensive academic expertise, prioritising hands-on experience, and embedding industry engagement.

Research

As the UK leader in engineering research (REF 2021), we address pressing global challenges like climate change, urbanisation, renewable energy, sustainable transport, and infrastructure resilience.