Civil Engineering

Programs

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is a 5-year degree designed to produce highly competent, innovative, and practice-ready engineers.

 Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO 1:  Produce competent and employable Civil Engineering graduates with entrepreneurial capabilities and the ability to create job opportunities.

 

PEO 2:  Produce professional Civil Engineers capable of planning, analyzing, designing, constructing, supervising, and maintaining civil engineering infrastructure in accordance with technical, economic, environmental, and safety standards.

 

PEO 3:  Produce innovative and research-oriented Civil Engineers capable of solving construction industry and community problems through appropriate technologies for sustainable national development.

 

PEO 4:  Produce ethical and responsible Civil Engineering professionals with leadership, communication, teamwork, and lifelong learning abilities to serve the construction industry and society effectively.

  

PEO - Mission Mapping

The following table shows the alignment between each Program Educational Objective and the Department Missions.

PEO / Mission

M - 1

M - 2

M - 3

Justification

PEO - 1

 

Aligns strongly with M1 through practice-oriented education and employability. Also supports M3 through engagement with industries and entrepreneurship development.

PEO - 2

 

Supports M1 by producing skilled graduates through practical education and aligns with M3 through industry-linked professional practice and infrastructure development.

PEO - 3

 

Strongly aligned with M2 through applied research, innovation, and technology transfer. Also supports M3 through community engagement and industry problem solving.

PEO - 4

 

Supports M1 in developing attitudinally mature graduates and aligns with M3 through leadership, collaboration, and societal engagement.


Student Outcomes

SO 1

Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems using principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

SO 2

Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

SO 3

Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

SO 4

Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities and make informed judgments considering global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

SO 5

Function effectively on diverse teams to provide leadership, create collaborative environments, and meet objectives.

SO 6

Develop and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

SO 7

Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Graduation Requirements

Total ECTS Required for Graduation: 336 ECTS

  General / Basic Courses: 138 ECTS

  Core Compulsory Courses: 193 ECTS

  Elective Courses: 5 ECTS

  Minimum CGPA Required: 2.00

  Minimum Core CGPA: 2.00

 

Admission Criteria

Regular Program

Based on Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination (EHEE) or equivalent qualification, with required pass marks in Physics and Mathematics.

Advanced Standing

TVET (10+3) diploma graduates in construction-related fields admitted on a competitive basis, with COC certification.

International Students

Applicants from foreign countries with strong Physics & Mathematics scores, evaluated by the University Senate.

Staff Admission

Junior university staff with 2+ years of service may apply on a non-competitive basis with recommendation letter.