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The University of Pittsburgh has a proud tradition in civil engineering education, reinforced by a faculty deeply concerned about their students. Graduates from the Department of Civil Engineering have become leaders in their profession, serving with government, private consulting firms and contractors and in research and academic institutions.

Civil engineers at Pitt have the opportunity to engage in undergraduate and graduate programs in a broad range of topics, including structures, environmental, water resources, green construction, geotechnical engineering and construction management. Other electives include  applied mechanics and mathematics, legal issues, and computer aided design.

The department accomplished faculty, top-notch educational and research facilities and partnerships with industry provide the necessary edge for our graduates to discover satisfying careers meeting the challenges of the 21st century. The emphasis is to provide an education that focuses on engineering and construction for sustainable development, leaving the next generations with a society that continues to offer a high quality of life.

Interested in Learning More?

The History of the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering is now available to purchase! Originally written in 1991 by the dean of the School of Engineering, Raymond Fitterer, the book was expanded in 2004 by Pitt Engineering alumnus Tim Palucka (MSMSE ''96). Download an order form to pay by check or visit the University of Pittsburgh Book Center to pay by credit card. For more information, contact the marketing coordinator at 412-624-2640.

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Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering is one of the oldest in the nation.

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