The UTS School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is one of Australia’s leading research schools in its field.
About our School
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is a passionate teaching and research community. We are committed to our students and creating groundbreaking research that has global and Australia-wide impact.
Together, we strive to maintain a connected and engaged environment where we appreciate diversity and inclusion, recognise individual contributions, value collaboration and good citizenship.
Our School delivers practical and industry-connected education to ensure our graduates are work-ready, highly demanded by employers and positive contributors to our society.
Teaching and learning
We offer a range of undergraduate programs including a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
We also offer postgraduate programs for those wanting to further their studies. These programs include a Master of Engineering or Graduate Certificate where you can study civil, environmental, geotechnical, structural and water engineering. We also offer research degrees including a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Engineering (Research).
Our programs are designed to provide students with practice-oriented degrees that are well connected with industry to ensure our graduates are ready for their future careers in the Engineering industry. Our graduates are employed in a wide range of areas including construction, transport and engineering industries, consulting, government agencies and departments, research, and education.
Research
Our school delivers research excellence in several areas in the fields of civil and environmental engineering. The school’s research strengths and identity are in the following six areas:
→ Resilient Infrastructures
→ Smart Transport
→ Sustainable Materials
→ Wastewater Technology and Water Resources
→ Green Energy
→ Nutrients in the Circular Economy
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Our researchers develop original and innovative solutions to practical and fundamental problems and are recognised as leaders in their respective fields around the world. Our researchers are highly cited by Clarivate and by Mendeley (Stanford), elected fellows of learnt academies and societies, editors of flagship research and professional journals, and contributors to standards, codes, and policy documents.
The School also hosts some of the most prestigious fellowships sponsored by the Australian Research Council (ARC) including Future Fellows and Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA). You can find the profiles of our research experts in the school’s People Directory. We will continue to grow and expand our research profile in line with the school’s strategic plans.
Our partners
Our School is proud to be associated with industry and academic partners who support us in many ways. They play an integral role in the school, including the delivery of our teaching, contributing to advisory meetings, providing work placements to our students, offering awards and career opportunities to our graduates, and collaborating on research projects.
We are grateful for their support and contribution to the school’s activities, and we welcome future partners to reach out and see how we can collaborate.
Please feel welcome to visit us at our city campus located in Broadway) or book a tour of our innovative Tech Lab facility at Botany.
If you require any further information about the school, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Associate Professor Kirk Vessalas
Head of School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.