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Our graduates are at the forefront of significant investment in infrastructure in Sydney.

1st in Australia

Engineering - Civil & Structural, QS World University Rankings, 2020
1st in Australia

Civil Engineering - Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2020
Top 10 in the world

Civil Engineering, Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2020

Congratulations to Head of School Scientia

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Engineering

Vale Professor Desmond O’Connor

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

A deep dive into water engineering with UNSW alumnus Fred Chaaya

Engineering School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Surveying academic leader John Trinder in King’s Honours List

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Engineering

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

Divya Jayakumar Nair

Kurt Douglas

Senior Lecturer

Nasser Khalili

Scientia Professor Head of School

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