Program Overview

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering programme aims to nurture well-rounded civil engineering graduates who are conversant in environmental, geotechnical, hydraulic, structural, and transportation engineering, in addition to construction management. Graduates will be able to plan, design, construct, and manage interdisciplinary civil engineering projects that involve complex commercial, environmental, social, and legal considerations.

Programme Details

• Code: 31476-SYC
• Entry: September 2026
• Study Mode: Full-time
• Duration: 2 years
• Credit Required: Normally 67 (plus 5 practical training credits)
• Programme Intake: 94 senior year places
• Fund Type: Government-Funded

Attractive Features

• Two-year full-time comprehensive programme with a wide range of core and elective subjects.
• Opportunities to join exchange programmes for 12 semesters at top universities worldwide.
• Practical training modules in the technologically advanced Industrial Centre of the University.
• Summer placement in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, or overseas.
• Global learning experiences for each student.
• Scholarships are available for students demonstrating excellent academic performance.

Recognition and Prospects

Professional Recognition

Full accreditation has been granted to this programme by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). As such, graduates of the programme are qualified for Corporate Membership in HKIE after appropriate training and are eligible to join Scheme A training with HKIE in the following disciplines:

• Civil Discipline
• Environmental Discipline
• Geotechnical Discipline
• Structural Discipline
• Logistics & Transportation Discipline (upon completion of specific elective subjects)

Career Prospects

The majority of graduates embark upon rewarding careers with government departments and authorities, engineering consultants, and construction contractors soon after graduation. After a few years of work experience, many graduates further advance their careers by sitting an examination to become professional engineers. Other graduates pursue higher degrees at prestigious overseas institutions.

Curriculum

• Comprehensive subjects covering theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of civil engineering, environmental, geotechnical, hydraulic, structural, and transportation engineering, as well as construction management.
• The final-year curriculum provides in-depth exposure to specific fields of interest through a wide range of advanced elective subjects.
• Students conduct a Design Project, which requires them to integrate the knowledge and skills that they have acquired in their studies, and an Individual Capstone Project, which gives them research experience and thus facilitates their further intellectual development.

Credit Required for Graduation

Normally 67 (plus 5 practical training credits). A student's actual study pattern will depend on the subjects taken in their previous Higher Diploma or Associate Degree study as well as successful credit transfers according to the relevant criteria.

Scheme/Programme Leader

Ir Chung Lim KWAN, BEng, MPhil, PgDipEdu, CEng, MHKIE, MICE

Entrance Requirements

• A Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree in civil engineering or structural engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• Applicants will be shortlisted based on their academic merit.

Student Testimonials

Several students have shared their positive experiences with the programme, highlighting its comprehensive curriculum, practical training, and excellent career support. They appreciated the opportunities for exchange programmes, summer placements, and the acquisition of valuable skills that prepared them well for their careers and further education.

Additional Programmes

Other programmes offered by the university include:

• Building Engineering and Management - BSc (Hons)
• Building Sciences and Engineering - BEng (Hons)
• Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health - BSc (Hons)
• Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics - BSc (Hons)
• Property Management - BSc (Hons)
• Surveying - BSc (Hons)
• Urban Informatics & Smart Cities - BSc (Hons)