Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering Graduate Programs 2024-25
Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering Graduate Programs
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The majority of KU Engineering graduate students are funded through a combination of graduate research or teaching assistantships, fellowships and scholarships. More details at Research Funding
PRIOITY DEADLINES
Dec. 1 for Fall AdmissionSept. 1 for Spring Admission
A VIBRANT CITY
Lawrence, a historic city of about 100,000 in northeast Kansas, is known for its eclectic arts and culture scene. Massachusetts Street — the heart of downtown Lawrence — is just a short walk from campus.
CONTACT US! —
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering
1530 W. 15th St.
Learned Hall, Room 2150
Lawrence, KS 66045
785-864-3766
ceae@ku.edu
OVERVIEW
Areas of research emphasis in the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering include air quality, construction, disaster recovery, geotechnical engineering, steel and concrete structures, structural health monitoring and control, transportation, and water and wastewater resources. With state-of-the-art laboratories in areas such as materials testing, infrastructure and hydraulics, students have wide-ranging opportunities for multidisciplinary research that makes the world a better place.
DEGREES OFFERED
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
- Environmental and Water Resources Science
Master of Science (M.S.)
- Architectural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Environmental & Water Resources Engineering
- Environmental & Water Resources Science
Master of Civil Engineering (M.C.E.)
Master of Construction Management (M.C.M.)
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
- Construction Management
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Design
- Structural Forensics
- Water Resources
WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH
Structural Testing Facility
KU’s world-class Structural Testing Facility allows for full-scale research and testing on a variety of structures. It is equipped with a 40-foot-high, L-shaped strong wall capable of supporting 880,000 pounds simultaneously in two directions. The facility also has an MTS Silentflo hydraulic power unit and an MTS Flex-Text 60 control system capable of controlling up to eight channels operating jointly or separately.
Environmental and Water Resources
KU has long been at the forefront of research and discovery in environmental and water resources engineering. KU Engineering faculty are recognized as national leaders in areas including water quality and treatment, bioremediation, solid and hazardous wastes, air quality and air pollution control.
KU is one of only 38 public institutions in the United States designated a top research university in North America by the Association of American Universities.