Welcome from the head

A Legacy of Impact. A Future of Possibility.

Since 1961, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Monash University has been at the forefront of engineering education and research. Our expertise spans construction and project management, environmental engineering, geomechanics, resources, structural systems, transport, and water engineering—equipping generations of engineers to shape the world around us.

Today, we continue to lead through innovative, interdisciplinary research focused on building sustainable infrastructure, addressing climate challenges, and creating resilient communities for the 21st century.

Transformative Education

We offer a diverse range of undergraduate degrees (including double degrees) and postgraduate coursework programs, taught across three campuses. Our student community of over 1400 undergraduates, 270 postgraduates, and 180 research students learns through a student-focused, problem-based approach—designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Our global outlook is reflected in programs like the 2+2 undergraduate and 3+2 postgraduate degrees with Central South University in China. Real-world experience is embedded in our teaching, with 12-week industry placements and access to state-of-the-art labs and learning environments.

Excellence and Global Engagement

We celebrate excellence through initiatives such as our Alumnus of the Year award and recognition of exceptional staff and students. We welcome international collaborators annually, fostering global research networks and shared breakthroughs.

Whether you’re a prospective student, partner, or researcher—we invite you to connect with us and be part of the next generation of civil and environmental engineering innovation.

Professor Ha Bui
Head of Department