Civil Engineering

Civil engineers ask questions such as: How can suspension bridges hold so much weight? Are there better ways to predict avalanches? How do skyscrapers withstand earthquakes?

Civil engineers build a bold future by improving lives and communities and finding solutions to the world’s biggest environmental challenges. Learn in class, during tutorials and through a hands-on design project. Civil Engineering is a broad discipline, ranging from designing bridges and transit systems to biomedical and environmental solutions. It involves the design, construction, operation and maintenance of structures and systems vital to the public. The skills you gain will be applicable to a wide range of work environments.

This fully accredited program features a common first year, which consists of 10 courses in mathematics, sciences, computing, engineering principles, communications and design. These courses will provide you with a solid foundation for your engineering training and introduce you to a variety of engineering disciplines. You'll apply for admission to a specific engineering program at the end of your first year. 

Work-integrated learning

Gain real-world work experience while you learn with short- and long-term work placements available throughout your undergraduate degree. Opportunities are available through the Engineering Career Practicum, Engineering Internship Program and Industry Mentorship Program. 

Career opportunities

​Prepare for a career enhancing communities and protecting the environment. Graduates become municipal engineers, structural design engineers and project managers. 

Program highlights

• Collaborative team work - Interact with your peers while learning to collaborate on projects.
• Engineering Career Centre – Access engineering career advisors and gain valuable full-time paid engineering work experience through a 12-16 month placement.

Courses in this program

Examples include Computing for Engineers, Engineering Design and Communication and General Chemistry for Engineers.

Internationalize your degree

Take your learning off campus by exploring one of our 200+ international opportunities. For example, in Civil Engineering you can go on exchange to Hong Kong PolyU or the University of Stutgart. We encourage you to check out UCalgary’s selection of programs. 

Detailed course information

• Resources for First-Year Students
• Program description and courses (Course Calendar)