The civil engineering undergraduate program at the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering is rigorous and hands-on. The program is designed to offer undergraduate students a broad-based education in the freshman and sophomore years and a more focused education in the junior and senior years. The jobs available in the field of civil and environmental engineering are diverse, so a broad base is provided to prepare graduates for a variety of positions. Luckily, the civil and environmental engineering department has one of the most loyal and active alumni bases in the entire college, with UH civil engineering graduates employed in top positions throughout the region – so landing your dream job, internship, co-op or fellowship shouldn’t be too difficult!
RESEARCH: The civil engineering undergraduate program at the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering is well-known for its research, and faculty in the department have expertise in environmental engineering, geotechnical and materials engineering, structural engineering, oceans and water resources engineering and geosensing systems engineering. The civil and environmental engineering department is also home to the NSF-funded National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping (NCALM). Undergraduate students have the opportunity to become involved in the fascinating research being conducted by faculty members and graduate students in the department.
