Overview

At University of West Florida, Civil Engineering students benefit from personalized attention, flexible course options, and access to state-of-the-art facilities at both the Pensacola campus and UWF Emerald Coast. The program emphasizes one-on-one interaction with expert faculty and encourages interdisciplinary exploration across multiple engineering fields.

What You Will Learn

Civil engineering at UWF is about more than theory—it’s about real-world application. You will learn how to:

Design critical infrastructure including buildings, bridges, highways, dams, airports, and water systems.
Plan and oversee construction projects with a focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Study soil behavior and foundation systems to ensure structural stability.
Develop technical skills in tools such as AutoCAD, GIS, and structural modeling software.
Solve complex engineering problems with innovative thinking and practical approaches.
Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and the public.

Whether planning the next transportation hub, designing sustainable water systems, or improving community resilience through smart infrastructure, you will be prepared to lead and excel in the early stages of your civil engineering career.

As a graduate of the UWF civil engineering program, you will leave UWF ready to contribute to the evolving challenges of the built environment, equipped with the technical expertise, leadership ability, and ethical foundation expected of tomorrow’s civil engineers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geomatics and Introduction to Geomatics Lab
Geotechnical Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering Lab
Geotechnical Engineering Design
Structural Analysis
Reinforced Concrete Design
Computer Graphics for Engineering
Civil Engineering Materials and Civil Engineering Materials Lab
FE Exam Review Seminar
Water Resource Engineering and Water Resource Engineering Lab

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-02 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pensacola, United States

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 508 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must submit transcripts evidencing all prior academic coursework including post-secondary education.
Applicants must submit a non-refundable application fee payable in U.S. dollars.
Applicants must complete, sign, and submit a Mandatory Immunization Health History Form through the MyUWF Immunization Status app to include the following information. This requirement is in accordance with University Policy AC-28, Health Requirements for International Applicants, as it may be amended.
Medical History Form completed by the student,
Documentation of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunization or qualified exemption, and
Proof of immunization for meningitis and hepatitis B, or a signed waiver indicating the applicant’s informed decision not to be vaccinated.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19260 USD / year

≈ 19260 USD / year
Out-of-State

19260 USD / year

≈ 19260 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6360 USD / year

≈ 6360 USD / year

Additional Details

Alabama Resident: $9,510

Living costs

Pensacola

United States

892 - 1478 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

What You Will Learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Pensacola

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