Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree Program

Earn your civil engineering degree from a long-standing program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s international reputation as a research institution and emphasis on hands-on learning ensures you’ll gain practical experience both in and beyond the classroom through research, internships and a required field practicum.

Work directly with renowned faculty and local companies as you design and build real projects. Gain expertise in design and construction in arctic conditions. Tackle the unique challenges to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and the Arctic as a whole, including climate change.

You’ll graduate as a high-demand candidate whose résumé will catch the eyes of engineering employers: ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ has a 100% job placement for civil engineering graduates.

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Why Study Civil Engineering at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ?

Civil engineering majors at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks get the benefits of a small school experience with the opportunities of an internationally recognized research institution, often at a lower tuition cost relative to other schools. With our strong link to employers and unique focus on the challenges to the Arctic, our civil engineering program produces graduates who are in high demand in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and nationwide. Here are more reasons to earn your bachelor’s in civil engineering at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.

Get hands-on experience in your field

The civil engineering degree is a hands-on program that empowers you to take what you’ve learned in the classroom and practice it in the field through research, internships, student competitions and field practicums. You can take part in world-class research on climate change, gain knowledge and experience through a summer internship with ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ engineering companies and access our new state-of-the-art Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building (JUB).

Participate in student organizations and nationwide competitions

We offer more than 20 student engineering organizations. Our student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is combined with the Associated General Contractors (AGC), giving students a unique blend of design and construction opportunities. You could even compete nationally as part of our award-wining Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoe teams.

 
Learn from experienced faculty and gain knowledge of arctic conditions

You’ll collaborate and receive mentorship from professors who offer expertise in all civil engineering specialties:

  • Structures
  • Geotechnical
  • Water resources
  • Environmental
  • Transportation
  • Construction
  • Arctic engineering
Our expertise in design and construction in arctic conditions is the strongest in the nation.

 
Graduate as a sought-after candidate in a high-demand field

With a civil engineering degree from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, you’ll be in high demand by ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ employers, including government entities, designers and contractors. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ employers prefer ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ students because of their engineering preparation and experience with the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ environment. Prepare to graduate with a career waiting for you: ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ has a 100% job placement for civil engineering graduates.

 

What Can You Do With Your Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering?

Civil engineers conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, construct and maintain infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Our civil engineering graduates work for government entities, designers and contractors in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and nationwide.

 

 

 

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