Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering is a broad field of engineering that deals with planning, design, construction and maintenance of structures, bridges and public works as they relate to earth, water and air, or civilization and their processes. Civil Engineering profession dominates every aspect of our life in one way or the other. The current economic prosperity in the UAE is based, to a great extent, on the excellent infrastructure and civic works developed by Civil Engineers. Civil Engineering is the oldest engineering discipline after Military Engineering. It deals with structures, bridges, construction management, highways, traffic, geotechnical, water supply and distribution networks, sewer and disaster mitigation. Environmental Engineering focuses on the quality and sustainability of the three main environmental elements; soil, water and air. The Department is keen to always provide the highest possible quality of higher education, scientific research, and community service. The Civil Engineering undergraduate program in the College of Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Program Objectives

• Be committed to ethical standards, workplace safety measures and develop high level of awareness of social, economic, and environmental issues relevant to the civil engineering profession.
• Successfully deal with real life civil engineering problems and achieve practical, effective and optimum solutions based on sound science and engineering knowledge.
• Efficiently design, manage, execute and/or evaluate a civil engineering system/component to satisfy client needs per design specifications and/or requirements.
• Effectively use modern engineering tools and technical communication in different aspects of professional practices.
• Develop their knowledge, creativity and leadership and skills to cope with the rapidly evolving technologies.