Congratulations, offer-holder!
You have truly earned your offer to study Civil Engineering at The University of Manchester.
Creative, collaborative, and in high-demand, Civil Engineers hold the key to a futureproof planet, and our graduates are perfectly placed to make a difference.
Today, the world relies more than ever on inventive and resourceful engineers to design, build, adapt, and maintain the infrastructure in which we all live.
Studying with us, you'll not only gain the knowledge to hit accreditation standards, but be able to explore climate-sensitive areas informed by our research - including flood and fire engineering!
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World rankings
We're ranked 5th in the UK for Civil Engineering (QS World University Rankings).
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Unrivalled facilities
The Nancy Rothwell Building is a hub for all things Science and Engineering, where you’ll benefit from cutting-edge facilities.
Pioneers in engineering
In line with our industrial history, we were the first English university to offer an engineering degree.
Most targeted by employers
We are continually one of the UK's most targeted universities by Top Graduate Employers (The Graduate Market, 2024).
Learning and support
Your learning experience
Be a change maker. Be a Civil Engineer.
If you're looking for the kind of engineering to help you improve the lives of others, this is it.
Sustainability, urbanisation, improving the everyday standard of living... Civil Engineering has to big role to play in preparing our world for change.
Current student, Cagla, shares how she plans to make a difference.
Floods, Droughts, and Water Systems: How Climate Change is Reshaping Our Planet
Civil Engineering is pivotal to society, in almost every way. Senior Lecturer, Dr Claire Hoolohan, discusses what we're doing at Manchester to prepare for climate change, as we face the need to transform water systems and prepare for intensified extreme weather.
Meet your Lecturers: field course highlights
Meet Civil Engineering lecturers Dr Mojgan Hadi Mosleh and Dr Meini Su, in addition to student insight, as they detail the importance of hands-on surveying experience when it comes to contextualising your theoretical work in second year and preparing you for the real world.
Student life at Manchester
Civil Students Answer Your Questions!
In case you missed it: we brought Civil Engineering students, Cagla and Tim, together to answer your burning questions.
Level Up Uni Life: Civil Soc
With The University of Manchester Civil Engineering Soc (UMCES) students enjoy everything from site visits and industry events, to socials and rockclimbs - all organised by their own committee!
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Life as a Civil Engineering student
Our Civil Engineering students are taking to the microphone! Find us at @uomscieng on Instagram and TikTok for candid stories, campus snapshots, and more.
Follow @uomscieng Civil Engineers Made This - student takes selfie
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Our Favourite Podcast: Big Sisters in STEM
Meet Civil Engineering student Cagla (she/her) and Computer Science lecturer Zahra (she/her) as they candidly journey through their experiences... from climate change to Disney!
Designed to give you real and refreshing advice, you can expect to feel seen, understood, and even a little inspired.
If you thought you didn’t have siblings to give you advice, yes you do!
Your facilities
Inspiring future engineers
Professor Danielle George
Danielle tells us what the University is doing to attract the next generation of engineers and talks to some of our students to find out what inspired them.
Where ideas come to life
"Connect, collaborate and create"
Discover how our engineering and materials sciences disciplines come together and bring ideas to life!
Meet the architect
Otto Diesfeldt, one of the architects behind our new engineering campus, gives us his first impression of the completed building.
The future of learning
Find out about our revolutionary blended learning facilities and study spaces
The student perspective
Students share their impressions of what blended learning looks like and the benefits they feel will help them during their studies.
Take a virtual tour
Explore our specialist lecture theatres and labs in this virtual tour of our new engineering buildings
Student support
Support on your course
The University of Manchester is an active community that welcomes students from all over the world.
Make friends through society activities and receive support in your studies, both from The University and from students in later year groups.
Our Careers Service also offers you the high quality advice you need to plan your career after your degree.
Your health, wellbeing and safety
At Manchester, we offer all our students support and encouragement to stay happy and healthy at university.
Support on your course
Our Peer-Assisted-Study-Scheme (PASS) sessions offer you the opportunity to gain support, advice and help with your studies from students who have been in the same position as you.
Cost of Living
Here's how we support current students with their finances while they're studying with us.
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Careers and employability
Supporting your future
A Civil Engineering degree from Manchester can take you anywhere. Our industry links, comprehensive course content and dedicated staff mean our graduates go on to a range of exciting careers. Employers include engineering consultancies, such as Arup, Atkins, BuroHappold and Network Rail.
See how our graduates are doing, according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021 (15 months after graduation):
- 80% of employed graduates feel their work is meaningful
- £29,6000 average salary, 15 months after graduation
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What Problems Do Civil Engineers Solve?
From providing access to clean water to protecting us from extreme weather, and building renewable energy systems to resilient infrastructure, we outline the many sectors you can explore as a Civil Engineer. Making a difference starts here!
Visit: Civil Engineers Made This Solving problems with civil engineering
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Industry Panel: Building Your Career in Civil Engineering
Explore the ways that Civil Engineering is changing for generations to come, from experts in the industry. We're joined by Senior Lecturer, Meini Su, and industry names from the Institute of Civil Engineers, The Concrete Society, Sisk and more - there's a lot to learn in this short session.
Building On Campus: The Nancy Rothwell
We're turning back the clock to highlight a project that was special to MEng Graduate, Evan. Working with Balfour Beatty, Evan returned to campus in 2019 to work on The 'Manchester Engineering Campus Development' - now the Nancy Rothwell Building!
Read Evan's blog : Building Nancy Rothwell - on-site with a MEng graduate
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Your next steps
Accept your offer
Received all of your offers? You can accept your offer of a place at university now via UCAS Hub.
Your questions
We're supporting you through the application process by answering your frequently asked questions.
Chat to a student
Discover what it's like to study at Manchester by talking to a current student online.
Explore Manchester
Our brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's Most Liveable City (The Economist, 2019) and the city voted 3rd Best in the World (TimeOut, 2021).
