Top reasons to choose Civil Engineering at NTU
Our Civil Engineering courses is developed from a mix of technical and management-based modules, aligning to current global issues relating to civil engineering.
Your learning will focus on the civil engineering infrastructure and structural and management aspects of construction, as well as complex environmental problems affecting 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.
Be guided by expert academics with links to industry and significant experience of working in practice.
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.
Explore your facilities
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.
The Civil Engineering Society
Run by students, for students, new members are always welcome to join the Civil Engineering Society. It's a great way to meet people and get involved in extra-curricular activities.
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