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Civil Engineering

Civil Engineers engineer the civilization by providing infrastructural support facilities to society.

The University of Windsor's Civil Engineering program offers an accredited undergraduate degree as well as graduate research programs leading to M.Eng., M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees.

The curriculum addresses the general topics of civil engineering at the undergraduate level, and specialized topics of applied mechanics and engineering at the graduate level.

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WHO WE ARE

Would you like to design, operate and maintain buildings, railroads, waterways, bridges, harbors, tunnels, water supply and purification systems, sewage collection and treatment, hydraulic structures and waterpower development? If you said “yes” to any of the above, Civil Engineering is for you!

PICTURE YOURSELF HERE

Quality programs. Exceptional faculty members. A friendly, supportive campus. This is the University of Windsor – a comprehensive research and teaching institution. We offer a broad range of outstanding undergraduate, graduate, co-operative education and professional programs to more than 14,000 students. We offer you a world of opportunities. Why not put yourself in the picture?

THE WINDSOR EXPERIENCE

VIBRANT AND DYNAMIC

Whenever you have some down time, you’ll find that Windsor is up for some fun! A multicultural city that forms part of an international twin-city metropolis, Windsor is proud of its ethnic diversity, our unique mixture of restaurants, colourful pubs, lively clubs, plus vibrant arts and entertainment scene make socializing easy! Just east of the campus, you’ll find shops, services, and eateries popular with the student crowd. This part of Ontario is home to a wide range of cultural, historical and recreational attractions.

WELL CONNECTED

For those who crave the excitement of a major American metropolis, Detroit, Michigan, is just a few moments away across the Detroit River. Get there by bridge or by tunnel; it’s easy to visit museums, take in exhibitions, see live theatre, and attend concerts, sports and special events.

Civil Engineering is an ideal choice for students with an interest in the areas of structures, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, hydrology, and geotechnical engineering. Courses in Engineering, Mathematics, Structural Analysis, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Design, Soil Mechanics and Management provide a broad-based education needed in today’s market place.

TO YOUR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES TO EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The University of Windsor Civil Engineering Program offers a fully accredited, flexible engineering degree with excellent job prospects for its graduates. No other career allows for such diversity. Is Civil Engineering for you? If you’ve ever wanted to design a bridge or a skyscraper, design a dam or reroute a river, or head up the design of a new railway line or highway, Civil Engineering is for you. It may be the oldest area of engineering, but it is also the most diverse!

A COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS AND TO EXCELLENCE

Faculty members are dedicated to providing the best education available and mentoring students in their academic and career goals. The program’s high academic standards ensures students get the education they require to succeed, while providing a challenge and integrated learning experiences. Our small program size allows for personal attention, mentorship, and for a student’s sense of identity.

WHAT IS CIVIL ENGINEERING?

Civil Engineers are trained to do more than design structures. In fact, this is only a small portion of their capabilities. The work of Civil Engineers can impact broad segments of society. For example, as a Civil Engineer, you may be in management, you may design buildings and bridges, or you may work to preserve the environment by striving to balance the physical needs of society with nature. The scope of the challenge is limited only by you. You may be asked to design a small irrigation system or redirect a river that threatens to devastate a city. Or you may become involved in soil mechanics – how soil carriers the weight of a building. Perhaps you’ll work in the auto industry analyzing the frames of new cars.

The work of Civil Engineers pervades our daily lives. In fact, if you look around you, you’ll probably find more than a few objects on which the work of a Civil Engineer was integral.

WHY CIVIL ENGINEERING?

A Civil Engineering degree will provide you with access to the engineering profession in Canada and abroad. The program is flexible and provides a great variety of career opportunities. Multidisciplinary solutions require broadly educated engineers with communication, management, and teamwork skills. We make these a priority in Civil Engineering at the University of Windsor.

PROGRAM PROFILE - Four-Year Civil Engineering Degree (Co-op available)

All University of Windsor engineering programs begin with a general first year providing students flexibility in program choice. Courses in second year include Soil Mechanics Surveying, Mechanics of Deformable Bodies, and Fluid Mechanics.

Third and fourth year involve core Civil Engineering courses in Structures; Water Resources; Geotechnical Works; Groundwater; Hydrology; Management; Design in Steel, Concrete, Wood and Masonry; and Highway Design, as well as optional courses. A fourth-year capstone design project emphasizes teamwork and international competition. Co-op is available after first year.