Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering
CEAE’s mission is to provide students with an outstanding engineering education and be a leader in research and service. We strive to prepare students for productive engineering careers, maintain and grow strong research programs, and serve the profession.
Undergraduate & Graduate Programs
Award-Winning Faculty
Our department boasts a vibrant faculty that includes distinguished professors and other rising leaders in their fields. In 2022, Professor Belinda Strum received the Paul L. Busch Award for her work in water-quality research.
AT A GLANCE
#40
Best master civil programs, U.S. News & World Report, 2023
#41
Best master for environmental engineering programs, U.S. News & World Report, 2023
95%
After graduation placement
CEAE News
From rivalry to results: KU, K-State research partnerships deliver big wins for Kansas
“We love a good Sunflower Showdown,” said Shelley Hooks, vice chancellor for research at KU. “But outside of stadiums and arenas, KU and K‑State have been on the same side for years — collaborating on research that protects Kansans’ health, strengthens our infrastructure, supports our farmers and so much more.”
Alumni Profile: Brian Falconer, E'88, G'90
From Kansas to New York: KU Alumnus in Structural Engineering
KU Engineering summer camp registration now open
Two one-week camps are set for July 2026 at the University of Kansas School of Engineering. Students entering ninth and 10th grades can participate July 12-17, while 11th and 12th graders can attend July 19-24.
Engineering Trust, One Road at a Time
CEAE graduate leads innovations in traffic management and public safety across Kansas
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