BSc in Civil Engineering in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky

Civil engineering focuses on infrastructure specialties including geotechnical, water resources, environmental, transportation, construction, and structural engineering, along with other connected disciplines. Our curriculum enables students to explore which civil engineering specialization—or combination of specialties—best matches their interests. We extend learning beyond traditional classrooms. For instance, the Department of Civil Engineering hosts the Kentucky Transportation Center, Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute, and Environmental Research and Training Laboratories, and provides one of the country's rare railroad engineering programs. Our alumni are well-prepared to tackle current and future infrastructure demands.

Civil engineers plan, build, oversee, manage, and sustain major construction projects and systems such as highways, structures, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water supply and sewage treatment networks. Those pursuing civil engineering need strong grounding in physics, chemistry, and mathematics, plus outstanding communication abilities. They must collaborate effectively in teams and apply interdisciplinary approaches to address technical and socioeconomic challenges in our increasingly complex global environment. Every student receives guidance from both a professional and a faculty advisor to assist in shaping their academic path and professional development.