Greeting from the School Head | 고려대 건축사회환경공학부

Greeting from the School Head

Nurturing Global Leaders

Welcome to the School of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering,
College of Engineering, Korea University—the university that roars to the world.

Kyungrock Paik,
Head of School, Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering

We Address the Fundamentals of Engineering

As history shows, the establishment of ancient civilizations began with the management of mountains and rivers (治山治水). Humanity has long strived to build harmonious civilizations in concert with nature, and it was within this pursuit that Civil Engineering, the foundation of modern engineering, was born. By engaging with this most fundamental discipline of engineering, we take great pride in our role of laying the groundwork that sustains continuous social and economic activity.

Continuing Korea University’s Proud Tradition

Since its founding in 1964 as the Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Architecture, countless graduates of our school have advanced into diverse fields such as government, public enterprises, universities, research institutes, construction firms, and design companies. Each has served in key positions, playing a leading role in the development of the nation and society.

Our School not only covers traditional areas such as structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics and hydrology, environmental engineering, construction management, construction materials, and transportation engineering, but also expands its scope to fields like climate-change-responsive infrastructure and renewable energy, steadily preparing for an uncertain future.

A World-Class Program

At the School of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering of Korea University, our distinguished faculty and dedicated researchers conduct advanced studies every day to address humanity’s most pressing challenges. The excellence of our School is recognized not only domestically through programs like BK21, but also consistently validated through global university rankings.

Our Gratitude

We sincerely thank all who support and cherish our School, including our alumni and many others whose encouragement enables us to move forward. We warmly welcome creative and proactive prospective students, and we invite you to explore this website for information on our world-class faculty, extensive and advanced curriculum, and much more.