Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the field of civil engineering. The program covers various topics, including structural engineering, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, and construction engineering and management.

Program Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program is to prepare future generations of civil engineers with state-of-the-art knowledge of their field, who are technically and ethically sound, and equipped with societal leadership qualities.

Program Goals

The program goals are to produce graduates who are:

1. Leaders in their profession who serve society in the construction industry, the transportation sector, construction project management, and in shaping public environmental and infrastructure policies.
2. Competent civil engineers who are engaged in the design of civil engineering and infrastructure systems.
3. Contributors to the advancement of the civil engineering discipline at the national and global levels.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering requires the completion of 134 credits in the following areas:

• University General Education Requirements: 33 credits
• School of Engineering and Computing Requirements: 31 credits
• Civil Engineering Program Requirements: 70 credits

University General Education Requirements

The program requires completion of the General Education Component, which includes:

• ENGL 101 - Composition (3 credits)
• CSCI 114 - Applied Computational Thinking (3 credits)
• CSCI 115 - Applied Computational Tools (3 credits)
• UNIV 100 - University First-Year Transition (1 credit)
• UNIV 200 - Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (3 credits)
• PHIL 100 - Critical Thinking and Reasoning (3 credits)
• ENGL 200 - Advanced Composition (3 credits)
• MEST 100 - Introduction to Islam in World Culture (3 credits)
• UAES 200 - Survey of United Arab Emirates Studies (3 credits)
• MATH 113 - Calculus I (3 credits)
• ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
• CHEM 211 - General Chemistry I (3 credits)
• CHEM 212 - General Chemistry I Lab (1 credit)
• ENGL 202 - English for Workplace Communication (3 credits)
• ENGL 102 - Public Speaking (3 credits)
• HIST 100 - Contemporary Middle Eastern History
• HIST 101 - Ancient History of the Arabian Peninsula
• PHIL 101 - Ethics in Today's World
• ARTT 101 - History of Art and Design (3 credits)
• ARTT 102 - Art and Artificial Intelligence
• COMM 102 - Reading Image and Film

School of Engineering and Computing Requirements

The School of Engineering and Computing Requirements include:

• ENGR 107 - Introduction to Engineering (2 credits)
• PHYS 110 - University Physics I (3 credits)
• PHYS 111 - University Physics I Lab (1 credit)
• MATH 114 - Calculus II (3 credits)
• MATH 213 - Calculus III (3 credits)
• MATH 214 - Elementary Differential Equations (3 credits)
• PHYS 220 - University Physics II (3 credits)
• PHYS 221 - University Physics II Lab (1 credit)
• ENGR 200 - Engineering Statistics (3 credits)
• ENGR 210 - Sustainability in Engineering (2 credits)
• ENGR 390 - Internship I (3 credits)
• ENGR 391 - Internship II (3 credits)
• ENGR 450 - Engineering Seminar (1 credit)

Civil Engineering Program Requirements

The Civil Engineering Program Requirements include:

• CIEN 201 - Computer Aided Drawings (3 credits)
• CIEN 211 - Statics (3 credits)
• CIEN 212 - Mechanics of Materials (3 credits)
• CIEN 251 - Fluid Mechanics (3 credits)
• MENG 252 - Fluid Mechanics Lab (1 credit)
• CIEN 261 - Surveying (1 credit)
• CIEN 265 - Geographic Information System (2 credits)
• CIEN 301 - Numerical Analysis (3 credits)
• CIEN 311 - Structural Analysis (3 credits)
• CIEN 321 - Reinforced Concrete Design (3 credits)
• CIEN 331 - Construction Materials (3 credits)
• CIEN 332 - Construction Materials Lab (1 credit)
• CIEN 333 - Geotechnical Engineering (3 credits)
• CIEN 335 - Geotechnical Engineering Lab (1 credit)
• CIEN 352 - Environmental Engineering (3 credits)
• CIEN 361 - Highway Engineering and Design (3 credits)
• CIEN 362 - Transportation Engineering (3 credits)
• CIEN 363 - Highway and Traffic Engineering Lab (1 credit)
• CIEN 421 - Structural Steel Design (3 credits)
• CIEN 441 - Construction Management (3 credits)
• CIEN 452 - Water Resources Engineering (3 credits)
• CIEN 453 - AI and Sustainability in Civil Engineering Systems (3 credits)
• CIEN 491 - Senior Design Project (2 credits)
• CIEN 492 - Senior Design Project (2) (4 credits)

Technical Electives

Technical Electives include:

• CIEN 422 - Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design (3 credits)
• CIEN 424 - Bridge Design (3 credits)
• CIEN 431 - Foundation Engineering (3 credits)
• CIEN 442 - Construction Planning and Scheduling (3 credits)
• CIEN 444 - Construction Cost Analysis and Estimating (3 credits)
• CIEN 457 - Water Resources Sustainability (3 credits)
• ENGR 410 - Climate Change (3 credits)
• CIEN 456 - Sustainable Urban Building Sites (3 credits)
• CIEN 462 - Advanced Pavement Design (3 credits)
• CIEN 464 - Airport Planning and Design (3 credits)
• CIEN 493 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 credits)
• ENGR 399 - Undergraduate Research Project (3 credits)
• INDS 453 - Advanced BIM: Scheduling and Coordination (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements include:

• High School Requirements:
  • UAE Curriculum Elite Track: 75%
  • UAE Curriculum Advanced Track: 75%
  • UAE Curriculum General Track: 80% (Required to take foundation Math & Physics during the first semester)
  • Non-UAE Curriculum: The University recognizes all other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade.
• English Proficiency:
  • Academic IELTS: 5.0
  • TOEFL - Paper-based: 500
  • TOEFL - Internet-based: 61
  • Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) completed at AURAK Campus: Successfully pass the test with the required score
  • Duolingo English Test: 80
• Program Requirements:
  • Students must achieve 80% or higher in Mathematics and Physics in high school, or pass the Accuplacer test in these subjects, except for Chemical Engineering students who must achieve 80% or higher in Mathematics and Chemistry in high school, or pass the Accuplacer test in these subjects.
• Other Personal Documents:
  • Passport copy
  • Copy of health card
  • Copy of valid Emirates ID (UAE residents only)
  • Health History Form (Completed and signed by a physician)
  • Four recent passport-size photographs
  • Exemption letter from the National and Reserve Service Authority (UAE male applicants between the ages of 18 and 30 only)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Family Book (UAE nationals only)
  • Army Exemption/Completion Letter (UAE nationals only)

Meet Our Experienced Faculty Members

Our faculty members are a core strength of our program, with diverse backgrounds, impressive academic pedigrees, and a solid commitment to enriching your learning experience. All of our faculty members hold Ph.D. degrees from respected universities worldwide and bring a wealth of professional and research experience to the classroom.

Explore Your Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering offers excellent career opportunities not only in Dubai and the other UAE emirates but also globally. Gain a competitive edge in the job market with AURAK's Bachelor of Science in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. Career opportunities include:

• Senior Civil Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Construction Engineer
• Construction Manager
• Project Manager
• Infrastructure Project Manager
• Transportation Engineer
• Cost Manager
• Environmental Engineer
• Water Resource Engineer
• Planning and Control Manager

Related Programs

Related programs include:

• Minor in Artificial Intelligence
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering