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Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Accredited by CEAB

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OVERVIEW

From soaring skyscrapers and breathtaking bridges to next-generation clean water technologies, earthquake-resilient buildings and innovative transportation systems – the scope and impact of Civil Engineering is unparalleled.

Civil Engineering is a driving engine of economic growth; it plays a huge role in the sustainable development of mineral and energy sources as well as protecting our natural and built environment.

Civil Engineering students at Lassonde learn about structural and foundation design, transportation systems planning and design, water resources management, wastewater treatment, and environmental impact assessment. In addition, our graduates receive training in new emerging areas, such as innovative materials and construction technologies, infrastructure rehabilitation, computer-aided simulations, sustainability, natural hazards, and climate-change-driven engineering.

Our aim is to graduate civil engineers with exceptional technical skills, strong communication and entrepreneurial skills, a passion for social justice and environmental stewardship.

SKILLS HIGHLIGHT & COURSES

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Engineering design skills through a series of dedicated design courses

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Strong field application skills developed in state-of-the-art labs

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Field surveying experience

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Capstone design course, focusing on real-life projects delivered with industry partners

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Civil Engineering First-year Courses

Sample Time Table

Year One Common Core

Applied Calculus I & II
Applied Linear Algebra
Engineering Mechanics
Computational Thinking through Mechatronics
Renaissance Engineering I & II
Object Oriented Programming
Electricity, Magnestism and Optics
Discrete Mathematics OR The Earth Environment
Materials Science for Engineers

Civil Engineering Courses

Civil Engineering Materials
Civil Engineering Graphics and CAD
Field Surveys
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Soil Mechanics
Environmental Geotechnics
Computer Aided Structural Analysis
Environmental Impact Assessment

Application and Admissions Info

Important Information for Applicants

How to Apply

You can apply to the Lassonde School of Engineering through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) website or you may use York University’s online application.

Applying to one of our Engineering programs?

You can apply to all our Engineering programs by selecting Engineering (BEng) – including Co-op on the application form, since we have a common Engineering foundation year.

You can secure a spot in your preferred Engineering program before you have to accept your offer of admission (deadlines apply). This is done through the Engineering Program Guarantee.
Boost Co-Application

You want to explore your passion – we want to help you get there.

And while having good grades usually means you're academically ready to do well in your classes, it’s your passion for science, technology & engineering that will help you succeed.

That’s why we created Boost, an optional co-application to our School.

Through a digital interview, you’ll get the chance to tell us who you really are and demonstrate to us that you possess the traits of a future Renaissance Engineer – creativity, passion, ingenuity, rational thinking and confidence.

Plus, if you’re an engineering applicant you’ll also have the chance to provide up to three engineering program choices.

Find out more about Boost
Important Dates

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

Boost Co-Application Deadline
Program Requirements

Explore our Program Requirements page for:

Ontario Applicants

Students from International Curricula

University Transfer, College Transfer and Mature Applicants

CO-OP & CAREERS

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Kickstart your career with our co-op program

Some of our Co-op Employers

Ellis Don
Hatch
Kenaidan
Metrolinx
Miller Group
Suncor Energy
Region of Peel
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)

Sample Career Paths

Transportation & Traffic Engineer
Urban Planner
Hydrologist
Environmental Management Consultant
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Engineer

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Civil Engineering Community Stories

Meet Faculty: Dr. Satinder Brar and Dr. Usman Khan
Dr. Satinder Brar and Dr. Usman Khan, are two Civil Engineering faculty members who are making a significant impact in water research while supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Clean Water and Sanitation and Climate Action.
Meet BEST program: Artem and Maedeh
Artem is a master’s student in Civil Engineering and Maedeh is the Manager for the BEST program. They talk about the benefits of the program and the importance of an entrepreneurial STEM mindset.
Meet Student: Adonai
Adonai Garcia, a Masters of Civil Engineering student at Lassonde, is dedicated to promoting safe, accessible and eco-friendly transportation.
Meet student: Austin
Austin Martins is a graduate student studying Civil Engineering. He shares some of his most memorable moments of hands-on experiences in class and with undergraduate summer research.
Meet Faculty: Dr. Stephanie Gora
Dr. Gora is an assistant professor of Civil Engineering and a renowned researcher on drinking water management in small Arctic communitiesshe discusses her experience as a woman working in #STEM and her loves about teaching at Lassonde.
Meet Student: Kanishk
Kanishk Singh takes us on a journey as he discusses how his interest in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SGDs) led him to the Civil Engineering and International Development program at Lassonde
Meet Alumnus: Anson
Anson Thomas is currently working as a project coordinator for light-rail transit (LRT). He shares his a-ha moment from his childhood which led him to pursue civil engineering.

Stories

Machine learning makes waves: Novel model helps advance flood risk management research

In a recently published paper, Rahma Khalid, PhD candidate in the Civil Engineering departme…

Lassonde is tackling the world’s greatest challenges – one SDG at a time

Nearly a decade ago, the United Nations proposed a comprehensive set of goals to unite all c…

Lassonde School of Engineering: shaping the student experience

This story originally appeared in the February 2024 edition of Innovatus, produced by York U…

Civil Engineering

Ghazaleh Mohseni receives the 2023 Innovation of the Year Award from the Institute of Transportation Engineers

Congratulations to Ghazaleh Mohseni, a PhD candidate in Civil Engineering who recently recei…

Innovative safe water tool receives major grant

Access to clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene are critical to health and well-being…

Research at Lassonde is transforming health monitoring methods for infrastructure

Concrete is the second most consumed material in the world, and it is especially valuable in…

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