Civil and Environmental Engineering + School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering
Global engineers, elite research, societal impact.
More than 500 graduate students from around the world are enrolled in degree programs offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering.
The department 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 world-renowned professors and researchers.
Our research groups contribute significant societal impact in various sectors, have strong academic ties and are well-respected in government and business communities. We are focused on bringing out the best in our students with a well-rounded educational experience. Students have the opportunity to enroll in many student-run clubs and competitions, which allow students to build their engineering skills through gaining hands-on experience.
Programs
Graduate students enrol in specialized course-based or research-based degree programs. Through rigorous research and specialized training, we prepare students with the advanced skills and expertise needed to excel in their chosen careers.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
An engaging course-based program in your specialized field to expand your knowledge and skills.
Master of Science (MSc)
A research-based program in your specialized field to put your ideas into action.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
A research-based doctoral degree program in your specialized field to propel your academic career forward.
Master of Business/Master of Engineering (MBA/MEng)
Designed for those with an undergraduate degree in engineering, the combined MBA/MEng program equips students with the skills to take a leadership role in business. Inquiries and applications for this program are made directly through the Alberta School of Business.
Research
Our department is home to world leaders across eight core research areas: construction, environmental, geotechnical and geoenvironmental, mining, petroleum, structural, transportation and water resources. The department promotes highly specialized study as well as collaboration and cross-disciplinary exploration within and beyond our team. We believe that bringing together diverse perspectives, backgrounds and expertise is essential to creating positive societal impact. The department invests in the success of our students by providing opportunities to gain hands-on experience in their field with the latest technologies.
Message from the chair
With more than a century of history, our department has been integral to building Alberta and shaping engineering practice across Canada and beyond. From our earliest days under William Muir Edwards to today’s leadership in civil, mining, petroleum, structural, geotechnical, environmental, construction and water resources engineering, we continue to honour a proud legacy while advancing new frontiers.
Our researchers harness artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, advanced materials and immersive technologies to develop sustainable infrastructure, clean energy systems and solutions for extreme environments.
As one of the largest and most diverse departments in the Faculty of Engineering and the whole university, we see collaboration not as a slogan but as a daily practice. By uniting disciplines and embracing innovation, we prepare the next generation of engineers to shape a safer, more resilient and more sustainable world.
Sameer Adeeb
Professor and Chair
News
Wind of change: U of A and partners innovate for smarter, cleaner cities
Understanding how wind behaves around buildings will freshen the air we breathe, gust to greater efficiencies and uncover renewable energy hotspots in unexpected places, according to a University of Alberta engineering professor developing a tool that promises to transform how we master wind flow in our urban environments.
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