Welcome to UBC Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering offers exciting opportunities for students and faculty to pursue an Education for Life at the University of British Columbia. Civil@UBC is one of Canada's largest and strongest civil engineering departments, located on a spectacular campus, in one of Canada's most vibrant cities. We hope that you enjoy your virtual visit and that you make plans to visit us in person.
Civil engineer recognized
for excellence
UBC Civil Engineering professor Don Mavinic received the Meritorious Achievement Award from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. (APEGBC) at its annual awards ceremony. [Read more...]
Janis Franklin Photograph
Advanced soil pipe interaction
Research
Professor Dharma Wijewickreme of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia has undertaken a multi-faceted Advanced Soil Pipe Interaction Research (ASPIRe™) initiative, to study the performance of buried pipelines subject to relative soil movements. [Read more...]
Civil professor receives
international award
Civil Engineering Professor Tarek Sayed received the 2011 Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Wilbur S. Smith Distinguished Transportation Educator Award for his significant contribution to the transportation profession by relating academic studies to the actual practice of transportation. [Read more...]
