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School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

1st in the UK for Building

Providing world-leading engineering and built environment solutions to tackle today's global challenges.

About the School

Study

Undergraduate study

Postgraduate taught

Postgraduate research

  • 1st in the UK for Architecture The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
  • 1st in the UK for Building Complete University Guide 2026
  • Top 10 in the in the UK for Civil Engineering The Guardian University Guide 2026
  • 2nd in the UK for Town and Country Planning and Landscape The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
  • Top 5 in the UK for Construction, Surveying Planning The Guardian University Guide 2026

Facilities

  • Digital fabrication lab
  • Heavy structures lab
  • Hydraulic engineering lab
  • Geotechnics lab
  • Structural testing lab
  • Wide shallow depth channel
  • Concrete preparation lab
  • Building energy lab
  • Type 2 microbiological lab
  • Chemical lab
  • Hydraulic engineering teaching
  • Assembly room

Chiara

Civil Engineering BEng

I enjoy the creativity and analytical aspects of Civil Engineering. Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s course combined theoretical and practical elements well, a balance other universities lacked.

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Research spotlights

Delivering zero-carbon, safe and resilient buildings, cities and infrastructure.

Royal Academy of Engineering

We are an established Centre of Excellence sharing best practice in teaching and research.
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Centenary of Women Engineers at Â鶹ֱ²¥

Celebrating past and present female engineers at Â鶹ֱ²¥ to inspire future engineers

Athena Swan Bronze award

Contact us

+44 (0)1509 222637

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU