العربية Program Overview
About the Department of Civil Engineering:
The Department of Civil Engineering is a leading department at the College of Engineering at the University of Science and Technology, which was inaugurated in the academic year 2002/2003. The department is the first of its kind among private universities in the Republic of Yemen. It was established out of the university’s belief in its national duty to provide advanced university education locally and regionally, and to serve as a vital engineering tributary that prepares competent engineers equipped with the necessary foundational knowledge and engineering skills. These skills are essential for establishing infrastructure and serving society in the various fields of civil engineering, thereby meeting the demands of the local, regional, and global job markets.
Guided by the university’s strategy and its commitment to excellence in education, the academic program was first developed according to the council’s standards in the academic year 2012/2013. The study system was later converted from a semester-based system to a credit-hour system by a university council decision in 2017, which constituted the second development cycle. Based on this, the course descriptions were aligned and improved. Currently, the department is in its third development cycle, driven by a commitment to keeping pace with scientific progress and the evolving requirements of the job market.
To date, seventeen cohorts have graduated from the program. The first batch graduated in the academic year 2006/2007, and the total number of graduates has reached 1,636 engineers by the end of the academic year 2022/2023.
The Civil Engineering program is committed to preparing scientifically and practically proficient engineers who are equipped with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of the local and regional job markets. The program also aims to foster their ability to conduct applied research, successfully address real-world civil engineering problems, and provide practical, effective solutions that serve society. We achieve this through a highly competent academic staff, a modern curriculum that keeps pace with scientific and technological advancements, and a suitable educational environment that adheres to quality and accreditation standards as well as professional and ethical requirements.
- 1: Professional and Technical Competence
Graduates will successfully apply fundamental principles and practices of civil engineering to design, analyze, construct, and maintain infrastructure systems that meet industry standards and address the evolving needs of the labor market.2: Professional Growth and Lifelong Learning
Graduates will engage in continuous professional development by obtaining advanced certifications, pursuing graduate studies, or taking on increasing responsibilities in their workplaces, while adapting to emerging technologies, sustainable practices, and evolving labor market demands in civil engineering.3: Leadership and Effective Communication
Graduates will function productively as individuals and within multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating leadership in planning and managing civil engineering projects, while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders in professional and community contexts, thus enhancing their employability and career advancement in the construction industry.4: Professional and Ethical Responsibility
Graduates will practice civil engineering with integrity and professionalism, adhering to ethical, legal, and safety standards, and making informed decisions that balance technical, environmental, economic, and societal considerations in response to community and labor market expectations.
The qualification (certificate) awarded by the program
Bachelor of Civil Engineering.
program duration
four years .
Number of credit hours
136 credit hours .
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The Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the undergraduate civil engineering program, the graduates will be able to:A: Knowledge and UnderstandingA1: Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and theories related to foundational, general, and supporting sciences.A2: Identifies the fundamentals of engineering analysis and design elements.A3: Identifies ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.A4: Describes laboratory test procedures and the characteristics and behavior of structural materials.B: Intellectual SkillsB1: Interprets the results of analysis, design, and laboratory tests in accordance with civil engineering codes of practice.B2: Connects real-world engineering problems with theoretical solutions and selects the safe and economical engineering alternative.B3: Assesses risks and innovates creative solutions and necessary procedures for managing them.C: Professional and Practical SkillsC1: Designs and conducts civil engineering laboratory experiments and prepares technical reports and engineering drawings according to specified standards.C2: Designs engineering systems, components, and processes to meet required needs, considering environmental and economic constraints.C3: Uses proficient modern engineering technologies in civil engineering applications.C4: Manages, supervises, and evaluates engineering projects.C5: Uses statistical and mathematical methods to solve engineering problems.D: General SkillsD1: Communicates effectively with others, makes decisions, presents ideas clearly, and defends them objectively.D2: Ability for Self-develops knowledge in civil engineering and works effectively in a team.
