WELCOME!
Our department is one of the largest in Europe, with 200 years of expertise in the teaching of engineering and exceptional links to industry. Civil Engineering was part of the framework at The University of Manchester in 1824, and we have continually evolved ever since.
Today, there has never been a more important time for engineers to specialise in designing, constructing, and maintaining our built environment.
As temperatures rise, climate-related disasters surge, and demand for freshwater increases. Our graduates enter the workplace ready to adapt to the changing world - ensuring that infrastructure remains resilient, sustainable, and capable of effectively serving those who rely on it for the long term.
Deepen your knowledge with advanced aspects of theory and design through teaching delivered by pioneering researchers and engineers who will encourage you to explore experimental work and research methods.
This is possible not only with industry experts on-hand but with facilities that enable you to trial your practical skills both in workshops and across various software platforms.
in the UK for Structural Engineering (QS World Rankings by Subject, 2025)
in the UK for Research Power in Engineering (Research Excellence Framework, 2021)
top university in the UK (QS World University Ranking, 2026)
OUR RESEARCH AREAS AND THEMES
Our department balances theoretical and practical work with our facilities, including wave flumes, geotechnics centrifuge, materials testing, 3D laser scanners for surveying, and more.
Our strong collaborations with industry also ensures our work addresses real-world challenges.
Study specialist topics including fire and earthquake engineering, taught by leading researchers in the field.
Key areas include:
- Resilient systems: Research in this area addresses the engineering, policy, and societal challenges of adapting to a sustainable society by developing low-carbon energy systems and better managing water resources.
- Structures in extreme environments: Research in this area aims to understand the safety and resilience of structural materials, particularly in extreme situations, contributing to new and improved methods of assessment, design, and construction.
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