Civil Engineering (BS)

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Program Description

Civil engineers play a vital role in the design, construction, and operation of the built environment around the world, ranging from individual structures (bridges and skyscrapers) to complex infrastructure systems (transportation and water supply networks).  Without civil engineers, there would be no cities, commerce, or air travel, and no means to protect our public health and environment.

What makes our BS program in Civil Engineering unique is the combination of a rigorous, broad-based, traditional curriculum with state-of-the-art computational coursework in big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart cities.  In addition, our location in New York City connects our students and alumni to leading engineering design and consulting firms, construction companies, some of the largest public agencies in the country, and an emerging technology sector.

Our undergraduate program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and produces well-rounded graduates who communicate effectively, understand the context of civil engineering projects in a complex world, and are ready to contribute to society right away and advance to positions of responsibility and leadership throughout their professional careers.

Our mission is to engage our students, faculty, and researchers to address the critical challenges to our natural and built environments through interdisciplinary education, systems thinking, and advanced research in a collaborative and inclusive. environment.

Accreditation

The BS in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Admissions

New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.