School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Engineering
The School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering has a long history of producing leading civil, environmental, mining, architectural and structural engineers. The University of Adelaide is consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide.* It is also ranked 15th for mining engineering, 28th for water resource engineering and 31st for civil engineering.#
* Academic Ranking of World Universities 2017 / # Academic Ranking of World Universities 2018
Study with us
Our broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees will prepare you to apply creative and critical thinking to provide innovative engineering solutions fundamental for a functioning society. Specialise in civil engineering, environmental engineering, mining, architectural and structural engineering.
Our research
The School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering’s internationally-recognised research is focused on managing water resources, structural engineering and materials, mining and geoengineering. We offer a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Student support
Are you a current or commencing student? Our Ask ECMS team is available for any questions you have regarding your degree—from enrolment and practical experience, to degree checks and credit transfers. You can also access online resources, including study plans and forms.
Contact us
Do you need to contact the School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering? If your question relates to a specific matter, you can contact the relevant school staff member directly.
Will you be joining us from overseas?
Studying at the University of Adelaide, continuously ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, will challenge and inspire you. We're a member of Australia's Group of Eight (Go8), made up of the country's best universities.
The University's beautiful campus features traditional sandstone buildings, open spaces and cutting-edge facilities. Located in the multicultural city of Adelaide, South Australia; it is close to accommodation, shops, entertainment and attractions.
The School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering offers a range of world-class programs. Find out more about study options, entry requirements, how to apply and life in Adelaide.
News and events
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Apr
PhD Scholarship available in the School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering
The School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering is offering a PhD scholarship in the field of quantifying uncertainty on resource domain boundaries.
1
Apr
Red Bull Paper Wings 2019 competition
Can you build the best paper plane for distance, airtime or aerobatics? Put your skills to the test in the Red Bull Paper Wings 2019 competition on 10 April.
28
Mar
The recently released 2018 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) results represent an outstanding achievement for ECMS.
28
Mar
AusIMM 2019 Education Endowment Fund scholarship winners announced
Congratulations to Max Donaldson (School Chemical Engineering), Brayden Sturm (School of Chemical Engineering) and Sophia Li (Australian School of Petroleum and CEME) who were recently awarded AusIMM EEF Premium Scholarships.
26
Mar
Celebrate Sustainability Week: April 1-5, 2019
Join the first ever student-led and run ‘Sustainability Week’ festival at the University of Adelaide. Running from April 1-5, the program aims to facilitate awareness, activation and action in the application of sustainability to the University of Adelaide, the City of Adelaide and the state of South Australia.
21
Mar
10th University Scholars Leadership Symposium - 1-7 August -
Humanitarian Affairs Asia and the Government of Malaysia is looking for Outstanding Student Leaders to attend the 10th University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from August 1 to 7.