civil and environmental engineering

Civil & Environmental Engineering and the School of Mining & Petroleum Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and the School of Mining & Petroleum Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate students some of the finest instruction and facilities in North America.

Our state-of-the-art research and instructional labs are matched only by our team of professors and researchers - recognized as some of the top achievers and scientists in their fields.

Department News

  • Shape the Future of Civil Engineering

    The Civil Industry Advisory Board (CIAB) is dedicated to propelling the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and the School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering to the forefront of global technological advancement in civil engineering. Our mission is to enhance the capabilities of our students, faculty, researchers, and staff to contribute positively to society.

  • Unlocking Urban Futures: Decoding Sustainability at the 2024 Egypt Conference

    The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering sponsors the Future Vision & Challenges for Urban Development, Green Smart Sustainable Building between Present & Future conference, organized in Egypt.

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Our Research

Our Department conducts research in a wide range of areas. Find out more about our specialities and the professors working within each area.

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Graduate Studies

We offer a variety of graduate programs, from Master's to PhDs. 

Undergrad Programs

We offer undergraduate degrees in Civil, Environmental, Mining, and Petroleum Engineering, all starting from a common first year program. Learn more about what we have to offer.

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Stories

Battery breakthrough: researchers improve performance of rechargeable water-based cells
Science and Technology
Battery breakthrough: researchers improve performance of rechargeable water-based cells
Bioengineered red yeast turns wood waste into a valuable fatty acid
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Bioengineered red yeast turns wood waste into a valuable fatty acid
Five Lessons From Startup Founders Trying to Fix Health Care’s Prevention Problem
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Five Lessons From Startup Founders Trying to Fix Health Care’s Prevention Problem
Researchers genetically engineer yeast to produce healthy fatty acid
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Researchers genetically engineer yeast to produce healthy fatty acid
Power paradox: Why wind energy could face an economic squeeze
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Power paradox: Why wind energy could face an economic squeeze
The ‘smartwear revolution’ begins: clothing with built-in sensors will improve balance, reduce injuries and support people with muscle weakness
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The ‘smartwear revolution’ begins: clothing with built-in sensors will improve balance, reduce injuries and support people with muscle weakness
U of A, EPCOR team up to launch water research centre
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness
U of A, EPCOR team up to launch water research centre
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Overcoming obstacles: AI-powered app flags mobility barriers for people with disabilities
U of A’s strong subjects make gains in latest QS rankings
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U of A’s strong subjects make gains in latest QS rankings
U of A ranked in the Top 100 worldwide in five subjects
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U of A ranked in the Top 100 worldwide in five subjects