Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Learn how to use civil engineering to solve modern problems. We emphasize sustainability, the environment and civic engagement. Study today’s environmental challenges and engineer new solutions for a greener tomorrow.
Careers
- Construction and risk analyst
- Entrepreneur
- Environmental engineer
- Geophysicist
- Geotechnical engineer
- Marine engineer
- Municipal engineer
- Policy maker
- Project engineer
- Project manager
- Safety engineer
- Structural designer
Sample courses
- Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering - CIVE 210
- Civil Engineering Materials - CIVE 285
- Building Science Fundamentals - CIVE 295
- Sustainable Design of Steel and Timber Structures - CIVE 351
- Resilient Smart Cities - CIVE 411
Admission
Apply to UVic as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
High school students
Select Engineering: Year 1 entry (BEng) when you submit your application. You can declare your engineering specialization after one year of full-time study.
Transfer students
Select your engineering specialization when you submit your application.
If you have a technology diploma in civil engineering (or a related discipline), Camosun College offers a one-year Engineering Bridge program that will enable you to enter third-year engineering studies at UVic. Consult with UVic's Engineering Advisor (engradav@uvic.ca) for more information.
Program details
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Tuition & fees
Tuition rates effective May 1, 2025 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2025).
This is an estimate only and should be used to give students, parents, and/or sponsors an approximation of the tuition and ancillary fees. This estimate does not include housing, food, cost of books and supplies or other expenses that students can expect in a term.
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