Graduate Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah
Advance your expertise through research-driven M.S. and Ph.D. programs across diverse civil and environmental engineering disciplines.M.S. and Ph.D. Degrees
The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering offers research-focused graduate degrees designed to prepare students for leadership in industry, academia, and public service. Students work closely with faculty across key specialty areas while building advanced technical, analytical, and research skills.Research Areas
Environmental Engineering
Water and wastewater treatment, air quality, environmental chemistry, and sustainable remediation.
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Geotechnical Engineering
Soil and rock mechanics, foundation systems, slope stability, and geo-hazard mitigation.
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Materials Engineering
Performance and durability of concrete, asphalt, and advanced infrastructure materials.
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Structural Engineering
Structural analysis, resilient design, earthquake engineering, and advanced materials for the built environment.
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Transportation Engineering
Traffic operations, transportation planning, infrastructure systems, and emerging mobility technologies.
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Water Resources
Hydrology, hydraulics, watershed modeling, flood risk, and sustainable water systems.
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Our Graduate Students Make a Difference
At the University of Utah, our graduate students drive research with real-world impact.
Meet Beatriz Fieldkircher, whose research is directly supporting the state’s engineering and transportation industry.
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