Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
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
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.