Civil engineers design the infrastructure of our modern society. Employment of civil engineers is projected to grow by 7% between 2021 and 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Our researchers are at the forefront of civil engineering innovation, studying advances in bridge design and evaluation; composite material use in concrete and steel; field study and modeling of coastal processes; intelligent transportation systems; disaster science; and sustainability.
Our program prepares today’s students to be tomorrow’s civil engineers through a required core of courses in math, science and engineering. Starting spring of junior year, students take technical electives in focus areas of structural, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, transportation, railroad, and ocean and coastal engineering. Minors in environmental engineering, sustainable infrastructure, and environmental sustainability are also offered.
Our active research programs and faculty involvement in professional societies ensures that the content of the undergraduate program is current, maintained at a challenging technical level and integrates discovery learning. Opportunities abound for undergraduates to work with faculty and graduate students as research assistants, either for pay or independent study credit. Students may also choose to participate in our co-op program, gaining industry experience while remaining on a four-year path to graduation.
AREAS OF STUDY
Structural
Geotechnical
Environmental
Water resources
Transportation
Railroad
Ocean and coastal engineering
CAREER OPTIONS
Structural engineer
Geotechnical engineer
Transportation engineer
Transportation/traffic planner
Highway/roadway engineer
Coastal engineer
Environmental engineer
Water resources engineer
Construction management
Construction superintendent
Country engineer
City engineer
Director of public works
Civil engineer – land development
Project engineer
Project management
Airport engineer
Railway engineer
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Civil engineering
Coastal engineering
Environmental engineering
Engineering management
Engineering mechanics
Public policy/administration
MBA
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
February 2025
College of Engineering
102 Du Pont Hall,
NEWARK,
Delaware,
19716, United States
Applicants to the University must be graduates of accredited secondary schools or have equivalent credentials. Specifically, for post-secondary, degree-seeking programs, we consider for admission students who
English proficiency test scores:
Direct Admission
Academic Transitions Pathway
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UD students study high-ranking, research-intensive programs supported by over 275 years of academic heritage, joining a distinguished alumni network
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