Civil Engineering BEng

About This Programme

The BEng Civil Engineering at the University of Birmingham Dubai is a three-year degree that prepares students for careers designing and building infrastructure such as bridges, road links and buildings, and protecting communities from the effects of climate change through adaptive, resilient engineering. It lays the foundations for tackling global environmental and social challenges through theoretical study and practical projects. The first year is spent at the technology-enhanced campus in Dubai, and the second and third years at the University's Birmingham campus in the UK. Students work alongside those from other engineering disciplines, graduating with interdisciplinary experience for roles in fields from construction and infrastructure to energy and climate resilience.

Course Highlights

• The University of Birmingham is ranked 68th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, in the global top 100 and the top 10 UK universities.
• Access to world-class facilities and a diverse academic team of research and education leaders.
• Opportunities to engage with industry throughout the programme.
• Research-led teaching and an industry-driven curriculum.

What You'll Study

Teaching is delivered jointly by academic staff in Dubai and the UK. Each module is usually prepared by a team spanning both campuses, with at least the module leader based in Dubai, and students receive the same teaching resources (lecture notes, tutorial sheets, videos, example lectures, logbooks) and the same assessments as students on the UK campus. Lectures cover current developments from leaders in their fields, tutorials promote independent and enquiry-based problem-solving, and project and lab work build collaboration, teamwork and critical thinking. Learning includes lectures, classes, case studies, online assignments and quizzes, presentations and self-directed study. Work is assessed by exams, coursework, presentations and a dissertation. Projects can be supervised by staff on either campus, jointly with other Schools of the University, or with industry-based engineers, and students can propose their own final-year project topics and some coursework topics. Teaching staff listed on the course page are Dr Seyed Ghaffar, Programme Director; Dr Imran Qureshi, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering; Dr Archibong Eso Archibong, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering; and Dr Hassan Ali, Associate Professor.

Entry Requirements

Careers

The University's links across the civil engineering industry give students guest lectures and seminars with industry partners, site visits on real projects and on-campus careers events hosted by the Careers Network. The Careers Network Dubai offers information, advice and guidance to identify options, build skills and reach opportunities before graduation.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and listed as Active on the Commission for Academic Accreditation register as the Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering.

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