About Us
Civil & Environmental Engineering
at the University of UtahWe prepare engineers to solve the world’s most pressing infrastructure, sustainability, and energy challenges. Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in Salt Lake City and part of a proud Big 12 university, CvEEN offers nationally recognized programs in civil, construction, and nuclear engineering—combining cutting-edge research, real-world experience, and a legacy of innovation dating back to 1891.
Department Quick Facts
Life in Utah
Set minutes away from spectacular mountains, Salt Lake City has the best of both urban and mountain life. Many of our students take advantage of our accessibility to winter sports and summer hiking.
From the numerous mountain ranges to the unprecedented access to five national parks, it's no wonder that Utah was named the No. 1 Best State Overall for 2 years in a row.
Meet a Student
Joe Davies exemplifies the dedication of an engineering student at the University of Utah. As Joe carves his way through both engineering challenges and snowy slopes, his story epitomizes the unique and vibrant culture fostered at the U, where academic excellence and a love for outdoor adventure are aplenty.
Education & Research
Educating tomorrow’s engineers and engineering tomorrow’s world through hands-on learning and groundbreaking research.-
Undergraduate Programs rooted in real-world problem solving, teamwork, and design—from day one.
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Graduate Education that prepares leaders in industry, academia, and public service.
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Faculty-Led Research at a top-tier R1 university, our faculty are tackling global challenges in water, air, transportation, structures, and more.
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Opportunities for Students at all levels to participate in research and field-based learning.
Tour Our Labs
Our state-of-the-art research laboratories support innovation in infrastructure, sustainability, energy, and the built environment.
Mission
Our mission is to advance the smartness, resiliency, and sustainability of civil infrastructure systems. The Department's education and research programs are grounded in scientific theories, yet modernized via an amalgam of systems engineering and advanced computing. The intellectual foundations in evolving and critical areas address grand societal challenges for planning, designing, constructing and operating interdependent civil infrastructure systems, including building, infrastructure, environmental, energy, and health systems.
We strive to inspire and prepare students for high-impact careers in the engineering profession and in the broader societal context, and develop engineers with strategic skills in areas of emerging need, with the creativity to adapt and innovate in response to dynamic societal needs.
Vision
Civil & Environmental Engineering education and research enables and advances safe, secure, and resilient civil infrastructure systems that address societal needs for sustaining modern standards of living. We're a place where all students have the opportunity to be inspired by a challenging, stimulating, and supportive community and curriculum. Such intellectual inspiration is seen in the engagement of the civil infrastructure community of practice embracing excellence, ethics, and equality.