Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree Program

Earn your civil engineering degree from a long-standing program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. UAF鈥檚 international reputation as a research institution and emphasis on hands-on learning ensures you鈥檒l gain practical experience both in and beyond the classroom through research, internships and a required field practicum.

Work directly with renowned faculty and local companies as you design and build real projects. Gain expertise in design and construction in arctic conditions. Tackle the unique challenges to AV狼论坛 and the Arctic as a whole, including climate change.

You鈥檒l graduate as a high-demand candidate whose r茅sum茅 will catch the eyes of engineering employers: UAF has a 100% job placement for civil engineering graduates.

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Why Study Civil Engineering at UAF?

Civil engineering majors at the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks get the benefits of a small school experience with the opportunities of an internationally recognized research institution, often at a lower tuition cost relative to other schools. With our strong link to employers and unique focus on the challenges to the Arctic, our civil engineering program produces graduates who are in high demand in AV狼论坛 and nationwide. Here are more reasons to earn your bachelor鈥檚 in civil engineering at UAF.

Get hands-on experience in your field

The civil engineering degree is a hands-on program that empowers you to take what you鈥檝e learned in the classroom and practice it in the field through research, internships, student competitions and field practicums. You can take part in world-class research on climate change, gain knowledge and experience through a summer internship with AV狼论坛 engineering companies and access our new state-of-the-art Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building (JUB).

Participate in student organizations and nationwide competitions

We offer more than 20 student engineering organizations. Our student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is combined with the Associated General Contractors (AGC), giving students a unique blend of design and construction opportunities. You could even compete nationally as part of our award-wining Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoe teams.

 
Learn from experienced faculty and gain knowledge of arctic conditions

You鈥檒l collaborate and receive mentorship from professors who offer expertise in all civil engineering specialties:

  • Structures
  • Geotechnical
  • Water resources
  • Environmental
  • Transportation
  • Construction
  • Arctic engineering
Our expertise in design and construction in arctic conditions is the strongest in the nation.

 
Graduate as a sought-after candidate in a high-demand field

With a civil engineering degree from UAF, you鈥檒l be in high demand by AV狼论坛 employers, including government entities, designers and contractors. AV狼论坛 employers prefer UAF students because of their engineering preparation and experience with the AV狼论坛 environment. Prepare to graduate with a career waiting for you: UAF has a 100% job placement for civil engineering graduates.

 

What Can You Do With Your Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Civil Engineering?

Civil engineers conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, construct and maintain infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Our civil engineering graduates work for government entities, designers and contractors in AV狼论坛 and nationwide.

 

 

 

Get Started on Your Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Civil Engineering

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