Engineering School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Our graduates are at the forefront of significant investment in infrastructure in Sydney.
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1st in Australia
Engineering - Civil & Structural, QS World University Rankings, 2024
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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
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Wave ‘windows’ could save mangrove forests around the world

An international research team, led by UNSW researchers, has identified why mangroves thrive on some coastlines yet die on others.

Oct 06, 2026
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Data centres are vital to Australia, but they need to be done in a sustainable way

Data centres are now fundamental to the digital economy, housing the servers that store and process information. Yet their rapid expansion raises urgent environmental questions, particularly around energy and water usage.

Oct 02, 2026
Engineering School of Civil and Environmental Engineering School of Computer Science and Engineering School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering Global Water Institute (GWI) Science & Tech Division of Equity Diversity & Inclusion SDG SDG8 SDG9 SDG12 Research Networks and partnerships Sustainability Prosperity Resilient society Centres and Institutes Global Water Institute

The ocean that connects us - Cook Islands Science Expo 2026

Sep 30, 2026
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Water Research Laboratory Water Research Centre (WRC) Global Water Institute (GWI) Science Engineering

UNSW researcher wins global award for wildfire detection from space

An international research alliance including UNSW Sydney has been recognised for its breakthrough approach to detecting wildfires using satellite technology.

Sep 30, 2026
Engineering Division of Equity Diversity & Inclusion School of Civil and Environmental Engineering SDG SDG11 SDG13 Science & Tech General Research Networks and partnerships

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

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Divya Jayakumar Nair

Senior Lecturer

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Kurt Douglas

Senior Lecturer
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Nasser Khalili

Scientia Professor Head of School
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