Civil Engineering

Why study Civil Engineering at UAF?

 

Genevieve Simono

"I've always been fascinated by transportation systems and how engineering connects people and communities. At UAF, I've had the opportunity to conduct research in the ACAM Lab, intern with the Alaska DOT&PF, and study abroad in the Netherlands. Every experience has helped me grow as an engineer while reinforcing why I want to design infrastructure that serves the people and places I care about most. UAF has given me the hands-on experience, mentorship, and confidence to turn that goal into a career."

Genevieve Simono, Civil Engineering

High Demand. Real Impact.

A civil engineering degree from UAF opens the door to careers across Alaska. Our graduates are sought after by engineering consultants, contractors, municipalities, state and federal agencies, and private industry.

Hands-on program

Take what you’ve learned in the classroom and practice it in the field through research, internships, student competitions, and field practicums. You could even compete nationally as part of our award-winning Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoe teams, which are supported by our student chapters of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Associated General Contractors (AGC).

Research Opportunities

You’ll collaborate and receive mentorship from professors who offer expertise in all civil engineering specialties. Our expertise in design and construction in Arctic conditions is the strongest in the nation. You have access to

Scholarships

As a civil engineering student, you'll have an abundance of scholarship opportunities available to you.

Program Offerings

Undergraduate

B.S. Civil Engineering

More Information

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Accelerated B.S./M.S. Civil Engineering

Graduate

M.S. Civil Engineering

Concentrations:

  • Transportation
  • Structural Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Water Resources
  • Arctic Engineering
  • Design and Construction Management

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Ph.D. Engineering

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Multidisciplinary

The Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering also houses students seeking M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in Earth System Science with a concentration in hydrology.  The Earth System Science program is administered by a multidisciplinary committee spanning several academic units. 

Need more information on our graduate programs?
  Contact the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering