Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

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About This Programme

An ABET-accredited degree covering structural, geotechnical, transportation, water and construction engineering, with design projects and laboratory work. Prepares graduates for the region's infrastructure, construction and consulting sectors.

Course Highlights

  • ABET (EAC)-accredited
  • Full structural, geotechnical, water-resources, transportation and environmental coverage
  • Hands-on construction-materials and geotechnical labs plus project estimating and planning
  • Two-semester capstone design project and mandatory industry internship

What You'll Study

Lecture and design courses supported by construction-materials and geotechnical laboratories, an 8-week summer professional-training internship (NGN 397), and a two-semester civil engineering design project (CVE 490/491).

Year 1

  • CHM 101 General Chemistry I3 credits
  • CHM 101L General Chemistry Laboratory I1 credit
  • MTH 103 Calculus I3 credits
  • NGN 110 Introduction to Engineering and Computing2 credits
  • PHY 101 General Physics I3 credits
  • PHY 101L General Physics Laboratory I1 credit
  • WRI 101 Academic Writing I3 credits
  • CVE 111 Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics1 credit
  • MTH 104 Calculus II3 credits
  • NGN 112 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science3 credits
  • PHY 102 General Physics II3 credits
  • PHY 102L General Physics Laboratory II1 credit
  • WRI 102 Academic Writing II3 credits
  • General Education Core: Human Interaction and Behavior3 credits

Year 2

  • CVE 222 Statics and Dynamics3 credits
  • CVE 232 Geology2 credits
  • CVE 243 Fundamentals of Geomatics3 credits
  • ENG 204 Advanced Academic Writing3 credits
  • MTH 225 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra3 credits
  • NGN 211 Introduction to Engineering Probability and Statistics3 credits
  • CVE 223 Mechanics of Materials3 credits
  • CVE 240 Fluid Mechanics3 credits
  • CVE 263 Urban Transportation Planning3 credits
  • CVE 267 Civil Engineering Economic Analysis3 credits
  • MTH 203 Calculus III3 credits

Year 3

  • CVE 202 Construction Materials Laboratory1 credit
  • CVE 224 Construction Materials and Quality Control3 credits
  • CVE 301 Theory of Structures3 credits
  • CVE 303 Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory1 credit
  • CVE 331 Geotechnical Engineering Principles3 credits
  • CVE 341 Water Resources Engineering3 credits
  • General Education Core: Culture in a Critical Perspective3 credits
  • CVE 313 Reinforced Concrete Design3 credits
  • CVE 333 Geotechnical Engineering Design3 credits
  • CVE 363 Highway Design3 credits
  • CVE 367 Project Estimating, Planning and Control3 credits
  • IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits
  • NGN 397 Professional Training (summer internship)0 credits

Year 4

  • CVE 312 Structural Steel Design3 credits
  • CVE 325 Numerical Methods in Engineering3 credits
  • CVE 352 Environmental Engineering3 credits
  • CVE 490 Civil Engineering Design Project I1 credit
  • Major Elective3 credits
  • General Education Core: Arts and Literature3 credits
  • CVE 491 Civil Engineering Design Project II2 credits
  • Major Elective3 credits
  • General Education Core: History and Culture of the Arab World3 credits
  • General Education Core (elective)3 credits
  • Free Elective3 credits
  • Free Elective3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A secondary-school average of about 85% (or in the best two of the last three years), with UAE Ministry of Education equivalency where required, and a minimum grade B in the mathematics and science subjects required for the major. American-curriculum applicants take the SAT or EmSAT mathematics test.
English: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5 (equivalent to 80 on the previous scale) or AUS Institutional TOEFL ITP 550. AUS accepts only TOEFL and IELTS, and scores are valid for two calendar years; transfer applicants may also present EmSAT Achieve English 1550.

A mathematics placement test determines direct entry to Calculus I.

Careers

Civil engineers design, build and maintain the built and natural environment across structural, geotechnical, transportation, water-resources, environmental and construction engineering, in consultancies, contractors and government authorities.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC).

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)

Typical Offer

~85% secondary average + IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; strong maths & physics; SAT/EmSAT Math for American-curriculum applicants

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Engineering

Campus

Sharjah

Course Type

Civil engineering

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 110,876/yr

Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.

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