Departments
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Build a Better World
Help design and construct smarter roads, bridges, buildings and other infrastructure to improve communities and lives.
Message from the Chair
"As a land grant and AAU institution, we take great pride in training the next generation of civil and environmental engineers that make the world safer and more resilient."
Bridge the Gap
Don’t limit your experiences. Study civil and environmental engineering at Mizzou, a vibrant, innovative campus that provides you with unlimited opportunities.
Choose Your Future
Experience civil engineering in the real world and open doors to new adventures by earning your degree at Mizzou. By capitalizing on the collaborative possibilities on campus, engineers explore ideas in unprecedented ways and forge their own paths.
See New Opportunities
Discover Research“Seeing the opportunities for research at Mizzou was a big part of my decision. They really went to the next level and made me feel like they wanted me to come to Mizzou and help me plan my future.”
Discover More
Learn more about the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s research, faculty, students and alumni in our Annual Report.
CEE News Feed
July 10, 2025
Protecting public health by investigating drinking water and soil contamination
PhD student Dibya Kanti Datta seeks to raise public awareness about emerging threats like microplastics and highlight the importance of environmental stewardship.
July 8, 2025
Study: Why some lung cancer treatments stop working — and possible fixes
University of Missouri scientists discover a hidden "molecular seesaw" behind drug resistance in certain types of lung cancer, offering hope for more effective therapies.
July 8, 2025
Mizzou Engineering teams triumph in competition season
Students made a strong showing at national competitions, bringing home awards that reflect their passion and perseverance.
July 3, 2025
Mizzou Engineering alumnus developing into a leader
Paul Orton’s (BS CS ’22) fascination with electrical engineering and computer science eventually led him to finance.
ABET Accreditation
The University of Missouri program, B.S. Civil Engineering, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.ABET.org), under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.