Bachelors in Civil Engineering in Canada

Civil engineers build our physical world - roads and buildings, bridges and tunnels, airports and subway systems, water and sewage systems. They may specialize in foundation analysis, building and structural inspection, surveying and municipal planning.

Learn how to use civil engineering to solve modern problems. We emphasize sustainability, the environment and civic engagement. Study today’s environmental challenges and engineer new solutions for a greener tomorrow.

The University of Manitoba's Civil Engineering program is the oldest engineering program in Western Canada. Our undergraduate program is fully accredited - all our graduates are eligible to become professional engineers in Canada. A co-operative education option allows students to include practical work experience in their education before graduating.

Civil Engineering introduces you to the broad field of engineering that deals with the planning, construction, and maintenance of fixed structures and public works. Common civil engineering projects include buildings, plants, roads, water supply and sewer systems, and flood and traffic control. Civil engineers design structures and alter geography to suit human needs.

As a civil engineer, you will help people get where they need to go and design the spaces where everyone lives, works and plays. You will learn how to design and maintain buildings and other infrastructure essential to modern society while applying the principles of environmentally responsible development.

Civil Engineers play a key role in our cities and our society, planning, building, and maintaining infrastructure while addressing environmental concerns and the challenges of providing a sustainable future.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta is among the best in Canada, with a long-standing tradition of excellence and many distinguished alumni. With our proximity to Alberta’s booming construction economy and connections to industry, we are able to offer you unmatched research and career opportunities.

Protect water resources. Design buildings, bridges and tunnels. Improve transportation and traffic flow. As a civil engineer, your expertise in urban and environmental planning lets you guide municipalities to create the structures and systems that have a positive impact on everyday community life.

In our state-of-the-art labs designed for water management, soil mechanics or surveying, you will get practical experience with the tools and equipment you will use in the field. Through labs, lectures and projects, you’ll also:

• Learn how to plan and execute the construction of complex facilities such as buildings, bridges, dams and tunnels
• Develop strategies to manage water resources, transportation and waste disposal
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and assist urban planners

Civil engineers solve environmental and societal problems and help make communities safer. You’ll learn to conceive, design, plan and build essential, sustainable infrastructures, including power and water supply structures and waste treatment facilities, high- and low-rise buildings, airports, roads and dams. Choose from specializations in Structural, Transportation or Environmental Engineering, along with an optional paid co-operative internship and an optional specialization in Management Sciences to enhance your degree. Technical competitions and our leading-edge facilities will equip you to make an impact on society.