The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley, Berkeley, Cal, or California) is a public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California. It was established in 1868 as the University of California and is the state's first land-grant university and the founding campus of the University of California system. Berkeley has been regarded to be among the top universities in the world.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Berkeley is a globally recognized leader developing innovative solutions for critical societal challenges. Consistently ranked among the top programs, it offers a rigorous education focused on designing resilient buildings, energy systems, transportation networks, and water systems, while addressing natural hazards and climate change. Emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical application, the department prepares students through cutting-edge research and a collaborative environment to become future leaders. Graduates are equipped to tackle complex problems and make a significant positive impact on the world's infrastructure and environmental systems.
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