The Undergraduate Civil Engineering Study Program (PSSTS), Faculty of Engineering, Udayana University, was established in 1968 following the approval of the Senate of Udayana University as part of the institution’s commitment to advancing engineering higher education in Bali and Indonesia. Since its inception, the program has been dedicated to the implementation of the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi), encompassing education, research, and community service, with the objective of producing competent, professional, and socially responsible civil engineers capable of contributing to sustainable infrastructure development.

During its early years, all academic activities were conducted at the Sudirman Campus in Denpasar. In response to the expansion of Udayana University and the increasing demand for academic facilities, part of the program’s activities were relocated to the Bukit Jimbaran Campus in 1986. Since then, the Undergraduate Civil Engineering Study Program has operated across both campuses, with the Bukit Jimbaran Campus gradually becoming the primary center for academic, research, and institutional development activities.

As part of its continuous commitment to quality assurance and academic excellence, the program has consistently participated in national accreditation processes. In 2002, the Undergraduate Civil Engineering Study Program was awarded an “A” accreditation rating by the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi – BAN-PT). In subsequent accreditation cycles, the program received a “B” rating, which was maintained during the 2014 accreditation period. Through continuous improvements in academic quality, governance, human resources, curriculum development, and educational facilities, the program successfully regained an “A” accreditation rating from BAN-PT on May 21, 2019. Furthermore, in 2022, the program achieved the prestigious “Excellent” (Unggul) accreditation status based on BAN-PT Decree No. 2845/SK/BAN-PT/AK-ISK/S/V/2022. This achievement was further strengthened by the attainment of the “Excellent” accreditation status from the Independent Accreditation Agency for Engineering Education (Lembaga Akreditasi Mandiri Program Studi Keteknikan – LAMTEK) through Decree No. 0681/SK/LAM Teknik/AS/XII/2024. In addition, the program received international accreditation from the Indonesian Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (IABEE) in 2023 under Certificate No. 00139.A for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs, signifying that its curriculum and educational processes meet internationally recognized standards for engineering education.

The development of the Undergraduate Civil Engineering Study Program has also been supported by substantial investments in academic infrastructure, laboratory facilities, and human resource development through various competitive grant programs. Between 1997 and 2001, the program benefited from the Engineering Education Development Project (EEDP), which significantly enhanced laboratory facilities, learning environments, and faculty qualifications through graduate and doctoral education opportunities. Additional support was received through the Semi-QUE V Grant Program (2002–2004), the SP4 Grant Program (2003–2005), laboratory equipment grants funded by the Revised State Budget (APBN-P) in 2011, and further laboratory equipment assistance through the State Budget (APBN) in 2014. These initiatives have contributed substantially to strengthening the quality of teaching, research, and community engagement activities.

To support students’ academic and professional development, the program offers a wide range of specialization areas for undergraduate thesis research, including Structural Engineering, Construction Materials Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. These areas reflect the broad scope of civil engineering disciplines and their relevance to contemporary infrastructure challenges and technological advancements.

Each academic year, the Undergraduate Civil Engineering Study Program admits students from various regions across Indonesia through national and university-based admission pathways. To promote academic excellence and equal access to higher education, a variety of scholarship opportunities are available through government agencies, private institutions, and industry partners for students demonstrating outstanding academic and non-academic achievements.

With more than five decades of experience in engineering education, the Undergraduate Civil Engineering Study Program at Udayana University continues to strengthen its role as a leading institution in civil engineering education, committed to academic excellence, innovation, global competitiveness, and the advancement of knowledge and technology in support of sustainable infrastructure development at the national and international levels.