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Purpose Building Information Modelling (BIM) education promises new and exciting opportunities for more integrated learning experiences, multidisciplinary collaboration and greater synthesis between the learning environment and real-world projects. This paper aims to report the findings of a systematic review of the BIM education literature aimed at understanding the current state of the art of BIM-enabled education. Design/Methodology/Approach The systematic review methodology adopted borrows from the approach developed and widely deployed in evidence-based practice within the medical research field. Findings A total of 330 relevant articles were identified and analysed. Reported instances of BIM-enabled education were identified and analysed. It was found that these can be categorised into two groups: BIM as a learning tool and BIM as a learning environment. Research Limitations/Implications This review was limited to the academic literature published in English from 2007 until January 2018. Practical Implications BIM as a learning environment represents a new paradigm for AEC education, which emphasises integration, multidisciplinary collaboration, simulation, real life scenarios and application of learning concepts. Originality/Value The concept of BIM as a learning environment requires further elaboration, after which it can be used to enhance AEC education.