Prospective students
Apply to our bachelor's programs as an incoming freshman, as a sophomore at UB, or as a transfer
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Juan Aleman Hernandez, Pursuing Ph.D.
Structural and Earthquake Engineering
“Working hand in hand with my faculty advisors has opened up my research and life goals, improved … more
Undergraduate
The Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering (CSEE) offers a high-value, competitive undergraduate program leading to accredited baccalaureate degrees in:
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Civil Engineering
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Environmental Engineering
Our rich tapestry of students work with world-class faculty to apply science and mathematics for societal improvement with minimal environmental impact. In CSEE, our students commingle academic excellence in technical fields with professional ethics and communication skills to become tomorrow’s societal and engineering leaders.
The accredited curricula in civil and environmental engineering leave ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Through the Career Development Curriculum, students track their progress to a satisfying career or to an enriching graduate experience. Our students learn by doing in the laboratory and from experts in the classroom. Some students learn by studying abroad, taking advantage of carefully crafted programs to maximize progress towards graduation. Many students learn through engineering competitions and community service in our student clubs, where leadership skills are honed. Students learn in the workplace through optional intern experiences, where the satisfaction of helping people with engineering expertise is realized. Other students leverage life in a premier research university to push the boundaries of knowledge through undergraduate research.







