University of New Brunswick
Civil Engineering
New Brunswick, Canada
Level
Bachelor
Campus
Fredericton / Saint John
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
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Course Overview
Civil Engineering at University of New Brunswick in New Brunswick, Canada is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Civil engineering graduates work on infrastructure projects — roads, bridges, tunnels, water systems and urban development — for major contractors, local authorities, network rail and global engineering consultancies such as Arup, Atkins and WSP. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is the standard career goal.
Student life (indicative)
Fredericton is a compact, beautiful and affordable student city — the leafy capital of New Brunswick with a strong arts scene, great pubs, friendly locals, and the scenic Saint John River on its doorstep.
The University at a Glance
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Civil Engineering
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Civil Engineering topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Civil Engineering
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
8.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Fredericton is a compact, beautiful and affordable student city — the leafy capital of New Brunswick with a strong arts scene, great pubs, friendly locals, and the scenic Saint John River on its doorstep.
- Fredericton is a compact, beautiful and affordable student city — the leafy capital of New Brunswick with a strong arts scene, great pubs, friendly locals, and the scenic Saint John River on its doorstep.
What Students Love
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Historic city & heritage
- Thriving student social scene
- Great café culture
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Civil engineering graduates work on infrastructure projects — roads, bridges, tunnels, water systems and urban development — for major contractors, local authorities, network rail and global engineering consultancies such as Arup, Atkins and WSP. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is the standard career goal.
- Civil engineering graduates work on infrastructure projects — roads, bridges, tunnels, water systems and urban development — for major contractors, local authorities, network rail and global engineering consultancies such as Arup, Atkins and WSP.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is the standard career goal.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Engineering
- Business
- Computer Science
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of Canada's more affordable student cities — a $1,624/month budget (housing $949, food $365, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. One of Canada's most affordable capitals — a leafy, walkable city that's easy on the budget.
- One of Canada's more affordable student cities — a $1,624/month budget (housing $949, food $365, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
- One of Canada's most affordable capitals — a leafy, walkable city that's easy on the budget.