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.

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  • 1st in the UK for Architecture The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
  • 1st in the UK for Building Complete University Guide 2025
  • 1st in the UK for Town and Country Planning and Landscape The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
  • 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Building The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
  • Top 10 in the UK for Construction, Surveying Planning The Guardian League Table 2025
  • 1st in the UK for Research Quality in Building Complete University Guide 2025
  • 2nd in the UK for Research Quality in Architecture Complete University Guide 2025
  • Top 5 in the UK for Research Quality in Civil Engineering The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 & Complete University Guide 2025
  • 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Architecture The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
  • 3rd in the UK for Graduate Prospects Outcomes in Building Complete University Guide 2025

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. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’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.

Rebuilding a better infrastructure and construction sector

Working together to map and develop new capital and infrastructure investments into 'living labs'.
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Centenary of Women Engineers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

Celebrating past and present female engineers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to inspire future engineers

Our integrated School

Our integrated approach allows you to work with teams from other areas to mimic real-life scenarios.

Athena Swan Bronze award

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+44 (0)1509 222637

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
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Leicestershire
LE11 3TU