The University of Toledo’s accredited Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree program has been ranked in the top 20 in the country. What our students do best is apply knowledge learned in the classroom to problems in the real world. UToledo’s College of Engineering is one of only eight engineering colleges in the country to require co-ops for all engineering students. Our graduates are in high demand worldwide thanks to this practical design experience. Civil engineers make people’s lives healthier, safer and more sustainable. They design, construct and maintain infrastructure, such as shelter, transportation and clean air and water facilities. Graduates with civil engineering degrees are in high demand as the country’s existing facilities age. Classes in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering emphasize sustainability and green design principles. Our program focuses on four fields: environmental, geotechnical, structural and transportation. Learn more about the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. top reasons to study civil engineering at UToledo UToledo civil engineering grads get jobs. UToledo engineering students have a more than 85% job placement rate after graduation. Learn by doing. Students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering study computer-aided design, learn surveying techniques and work in teams to solve complex engineering problems. Seniors complete a large, multidisciplinary civil engineering design project. This is the type of work done in a civil engineering consultant’s office. Support from your peers. UToledo’s Freshman Interest Group program helps students transition from high school to college. You'll share classes with a small group of engineering students and be mentored by an upperclassman. Top-notch facilities. The UToledo Nitschke Engineering Complex is located on UToledo’s Main Campus and has academic, research and business incubation facilities. You get hands-on experience in eight undergraduate civil engineering instructional labs. Civil engineering majors also work with advanced mechanic and thermal science measurement equipment, state-of-the-art computer-aided design software and robotic control systems. Get involved. Hone your communication and leadership abilities in student engineering organizations, such as the American Society of Civil Engineers or the Society of Women Engineers.