Three Reasons to Study a Degree in Civil Engineering at Imperial
Choosing where you want to study is an important decision. If you’re interested in the world of civil engineering, then taking your undergraduate studies at Imperial College London could be a good fit for you.
There are several reasons why you might consider studying with us. As an Imperial student, you will:
- study a practical, industry-focused course
- develop the skills essentials to tackling today’s global challenges
- prepare for a fulfilling career in engineering and more
Study a practical, industry-focused course
We've been ranked 1st in the UK by QS World Rankings by Subject (2024) for Civil and Structural Engineering. Our course is designed to nurture creativity and prepare you to become an expert in the field.
You’ll get hands-on experience with practical challenges and industrial opportunities. With access to our state-of-the-art laboratories, you’ll develop strong design and practical skills.
Throughout the course, you'll complete individual and group projects, participate in residential field trips and undergo computational training. You might also spend your summer completing an industry internship or summer research project.
Focus on tackling today's global challenges
At Imperial, we are developing solutions for a range of challenges society faces today. This includes tackling climate change through sustainable development, improving sanitation in developing countries and fighting disease, developing earthquake-resistant structures and more.
You’ll learn about the latest advancements in the field directly from the world-leading researchers themselves. As a result, you could go on to provide solutions to some of the big questions in the world of civil engineering.
Prepare for a fulfilling career in engineering and more
Imperial College London was ranked first in the UK for ‘Graduate prospects’ by the Complete University Guide (2025). Employers across a range of industries are keen to recruit our graduates. Our students develop strong transferable and professional skills which makes them stand out.
Providing our students with professional development support is a priority within the department and the university more widely. We offer a range of services that are designed to help students to reach their goals. These are delivered by the Careers Service, the Department and the student society, CivSoc.
By capitalising on a range of workshops, one-to-one appointments, careers fairs, employer events and resources our students are prepared to excel in their career whatever they choose to do. This can be in engineering or a number of other problem-solving roles.
Discover more reasons to study at Imperial and browse our courses in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
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