Top reasons to choose Civil Engineering at NTU
Our Civil Engineering courses are built around a blend of technical and management-focused modules, designed to address current global challenges in the field. You’ll develop a strong understanding of civil engineering infrastructure, structural design, and construction management, alongside tackling complex environmental issues that impact construction projects.
We’re the world’s second-most sustainable university in the UI GreenMetric rankings 2024. Thinking green isn’t just a bolt-on at NTU; it’s a part of our DNA.
Civil Engineering at NTU is Top 3 in England for the percentage of students in graduate level jobs within 15 months of finishing their degrees (latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2022/23).
Our degrees are accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) and recognised as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.
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Take a tour of the Civil Engineering facilities at NTU
MEng Civil Engineering student, Ben Kettleborough takes you on a tour of the Civil Engineering facilities at NTU.
Your facilities
You'll use a range of facilities throughout your Civil Engineering course. From concrete labs and materials testing / light structures labs to hydraulics, fluids, geotechnical / soils workshops — we've got everything you need to succeed.
Civil Engineering Facilities
From our concrete lab to our structural testing area, our hydraulics and fluids lab and geotechnic/ soils areas, we have a range of industry-standard facilities that you will use throughout your Civil Engineering courses.
Concrete Lab
You'll learn the importance of concrete testing during your studies. Our lab includes concrete batching and strength testing facilities for cubes, prisms and beams.
Structural Testing Labs
With access to a range of compression and tensile testing machines, up to 100 tonne capacity, you'll be able to undertake a wide range of testing programs.
Hydraulic / Fluids Lab
You'll spend time in this workshop, equipped with a range of modern desktop hydraulics rigs, open channel flumes and pump testing rigs, in tutorials and for individual and group project work.
Geotechnics / Soils Lab
Learn about the properties of soil and the ground upon which structures are built, by testing on a range of equipment. Software such as EcoSlope and Prokon are available to supplement the machinery.
Don't just take our word for it, hear from our students...
Progress with postgraduate study. Barbara's story.
Join the Civil Engineering Society
Run by students for students, the Civil Engineering Society is the perfect way to meet other students interested in Civil Engineering and get involved in extra-curricular activities.
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Supporting your success
We offer several benefits and free services to enhance your student experience. From support during your studies, extra-curricular activities, travel support, career development and post-graduation support – we cover it all.
Employability and careers
Our dedicated Employability team are on-hand to advise on how to boost your career prospects, provide practical skills support and to help you find part-time, volunteering, placement and graduate job opportunities.