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Pathways to CE

Learn more about the department’s NSF Research Project focusing on supporting CAE student success.
Welcome to the College of Engineering

Think Big, and Build a Solid Foundation

Study civil engineering, architectural engineering or engineering mechanics at the highly ranked University of Arizona in a department that has been educating civil engineers for more than a century. 

Join the UA Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics. Collaborate with renowned faculty across campus to solve complex problems critical to society – including seismic safety, flood prevention, traffic control, water treatment and sustainable construction.

Earn your bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in an industry-focused UA Engineering program that values interdisciplinary collaboration and personalized instruction, with job placement rates upwards of 90%. 

Prepare for a future with myriad possibilities. The world awaits you!

 
 

 
 
 

Construction Engineering Management Certificate

Focus on real world interaction.

Architectural Engineering

Bridge a gap in the industry.

Student Successes

See outcomes of internships and design competitions.

Virtual Tour

Explore the College of Engineering and some of its research labs
Featured News
Six students from the UA Theme Park Entertainment Group pose for a photo at the Toronto Metropolitan University Thrill Design Invitational competition in Orlando, Florida.

Student Alyssa La Fountain Competes at Thrill Ride Invitational

Feb. 23, 2023
From left: Lisa Washington, executive director and CEO, Design-Build Institute of America; Dean Papajohn; Arsenio Figo; L-Rej Awit; Grant Hoffman; Helena Zikov; Aria Mascall; and Steve Grauer, president of DBIA.

Students Win National Design Competition

Dec. 20, 2022
Students in the Summer TRACK career development class tour a SUNDT Construction site to learn about careers.

Alum Drew Jenkins Giving Back to Summer TRACK Program

Nov. 9, 2022
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Accepting Nominations for 2023 CAEM Centennial Awards

March 24, 2023
Four men in dress shirts and ties stand in a line, holding certificates in frames
By the Numbers
Top 10
most desirable majors for the 2020s
(Business Insider)
Top 13 %
public civil engineering schools
(U.S. News & World Report)
$ 1.7 million
annual research expenditures (2022)
13 th
13th most in-demand college major, civil engineering
(Indeed)
91 %
student job placement on graduation
Top 10
“best buy” public universities
(Fiske Guide to Colleges)

Education to a Standard

"Being an engineer gives you credibility anywhere. I think it’s a respected profession, not just in this country, but even more so internationally."

1991 graduate Marla Smith-Nilson

Doorway to the Future

“I’ve met a lot of people and gained a lot of knowledge from my classes, work experience and extracurricular activities. The UA has opened so many doors for me.”

2018 graduate Fernanda Fraijo

Foundational Partnerships

“I rely on partnerships with industry and alumni. It’s a privilege to be able to invest in our students.”

Associate professor of practice Dean Papajohn

Satisfaction of a Job Well Done

“There is tremendous satisfaction associated with finishing the job and seeing the final product – which will often serve future as well as present generations.”

ASCE representative, Peer Review for Public Agencies, Benny J. Young, BS 1974
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Tucson, AZ 85721
520.621.2266

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