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1st in Australia

Engineering - Civil & Structural, QS World University Rankings, 2024

1st in Australia

Civil Engineering; Water Resources; and Remote Sensing - Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2024

Top 20 in the world

Civil Engineering; and Water Resources Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2024

ARC Future Fellowships 2026 - Five for the School!

Engineering School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

UNSW experts awarded $32.8 million to drive ambitious research

The Australian Research Council (ARC) is supporting 28 academics from UNSW Sydney to undertake research advancing solutions to national priorities.

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Engineering School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Smart stormwater filter developed to stop more pollution reaching rivers and beaches

UNSW engineers have added sensors and real-time weather forecasts into so-called rain gardens to create a smarter way to stop contaminants from flowing into waterways.

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Our study areas

Civil, structural & surveying

Explore modern infrastructure, ensure structures are safe, durable, attractive and economical and support all construction activity in urban and rural environments.

Environment & sustainability

Environment and sustainability engineering seeks to undo past damage to the planet and work with the natural environment to create a better future for humanity.

Water, geotechnical & transport

This has a heavy bearing on society, the natural environment and daily life. You’ll work to ensure reliable, safe and effective resources for humans whilst protecting the planet.

Humanitarian engineering

Humanitarian engineering connects people and problems, addressing disadvantaged communities around the world. Be at the forefront of improving lives with this multidisciplinary field of engineering.

Meet our people

Asal Bidarmaghz

Senior Lecturer

Divya Jayakumar Nair

Senior Lecturer

Kurt Douglas

Senior Lecturer

Nasser Khalili

Scientia Professor Head of School

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