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14 Best Public Civil Engineering Universities in the United States

University of California, Los Angeles tops our list of 14 Public Civil Engineering universities in the United States at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States). Across the whole list there are 19 courses to choose from.

14 universities · ranked best first

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California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Public University · 3 courses in Civil Engineering

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#526 in United States · by research impact
276,702 citations · h-index 184
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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (University of California, Los Angeles) to #501 (Colorado School of Mines); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Los Angeles has the largest research record in this group, with 52,934,262 citations and an h-index of 1,659.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 14 public to 0 private institutions.

Inside the course list

By level: 17 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 95% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). California Polytechnic State University, Pomona offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Civil Engineering in the United States?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Civil Engineering in the United States?

14 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Civil Engineering course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Civil Engineering courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Civil Engineering online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Civil Engineering courses in the United States?

California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, with 3, ahead of Colorado School of Mines (2).

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