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Academics
Learn more about our civil and environmental engineering programs and discover ways to enhance your degree.
Research
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Prospective Students
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Academic & Research Groups
There are six areas of specialization within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Learn more about each group's educational and research focus.
Recent News
Graduate Programs Ranked Second and Fourth in the Nation
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s graduate programs have climbed in national rankings. In U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 list of the nation’s best engineering graduate schools, Georgia Tech’s civil engineering program is ranked No. 2 and environmental engineering is listed at No. 4.
Remaining Civil: 125 Years of Civil Engineering at Georgia Tech
At Georgia Tech, civil engineering has grown and evolved significantly since the program was established 125 years ago. What began with one instructor and a handful of students is now one of the top programs in the nation.
Twenty Years After Katrina: How Levee Failures Changed America
Professor Hermann Fritz and other experts from Georgia Tech discuss Hurricane Katrina’s catastrophic landfall and how its legacy of destruction and displacement continues to challenge disaster preparedness across the U.S.
Shane Snyder to Lead New Agilent Center of Excellence at Georgia Tech Focused on Water and the Environment
The Center of Excellence will feature bio-environmental research to facilitate advancements in environmental health and safety.
Campus Cycle Track Complete and Ready to Roll
Marking a major step forward in campus transportation, the highly anticipated campus cycle track was based on a 2019 civil engineering capstone design project.
Rogue Waves Aren’t Freaks of Nature — They’re Just a ‘Bad Day’ at Sea
New research just published in Nature’s Scientific Reports shows rogue waves once thought to defy ocean physics can be explained by ordinary wave patterns. Associate Professor Francesco Fedele said, “They’re just a bad day at sea."
Generating Buzz: Your Driverless Ride Has Arrived
In the latest episode of Generating Buzz, Frederick R. Dickerson Chair and Professor Srinivas Peeta shares his expertise on how the robotaxis operated by Waymo differ from other vehicle manufacturers, how social media influences adoption of the new technology, and what comes next.