Why The University of Sydney?

The academic staff in Civil Engineering are world leaders in their fields. While researching solutions in fields such as structures, geotechnics and fluids, they are also keeping in touch with industry developments. Our staff provide expert advice to industry on some of the toughest engineering design problems.

Find out more about the specific facilities that The Department of Civil Engineering has to offer.

Located just south of Sydney's CBD, Engineering is located 5 minutes walk from the transport hubs of Redfern Station, and Broadway and City Road bus stops.

Nearby are the great student hangout suburbs of Glebe and Newtown with student accomodation, heaps of good and cheap restaurants featuring tastes from all around the world, plus lots of pubs for a refreshing drink.

We encourage our undergraduates to take advantage of travelling overseas to study - expand your horizons and experience different cultures and thinking.

More information on Student Exchange opportunities

There's more to university life than just what happens in the lecture theatre or tutorial. There are hundreds of opportunities to get involved, through clubs and societies, sporting venues, or just by sitting in one of the Union's coffee shops chatting between lectures.

SUCE - Sydney University Civil Engineers, and SUEUA - Sydney University Engineering Undergraduate Association, organise regular social events.

The University has support services for students in areas such as learning, accomodation, finance, health and employment. Visit the Student Services web site.