The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Qatar University awards the Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science and Doctoral degrees in Civil Engineering. The Department also offers a Minor program in Engineering Project Management for all students in the College of Engineering at Qatar University.
Civil Engineering is the broadest and oldest of the engineering disciplines, spanning across many technical specialties which are not independent, but rather interact with each other. Civil engineers plan, design, construct and maintain the physical and naturally built environment including buildings; roads; bridges; airports; railways; ports; water distribution and wastewater collection systems; waste disposal facilities; tunnels; stadiums; offshore structures; dams; and other infrastructure projects. As civil engineers develop their skills, they can advance into the area of engineering management, overseeing the completion of the whole project.
Our students have to complete a total of 131 credit hours in order to graduate with a B.S. degree. Our curriculum ensures excellent coverage of mathematics and basic sciences; general education; communication skills development; engineering fundamentals; core and upper-level civil engineering courses’ requirements; and design experience. Additional opportunities to enhance professional development include industrial training; field visits; presentations by practicing engineers; involvement in research projects and competitions; participation in the ASCE Student Chapter; and participation in students’ exchange through the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Expertise (IAESTE) Program.
The department has 16 faculty members, 8 full-time lecturers and teaching assistants, 2 engineering technicians, and one administrator. One of those faculty members is the president of Qatar University. All faculty members have PhDs from various reputable institutions in three countries (USA, UK and Canada). The faculty members’ specialties cover various areas of Civil Engineering including structures; transportation; geotechnical and materials; water resources; environmental engineering; and construction management and engineering. Eight faculty members are also holders of the professional engineering license from the USA, Canada, and Jordan. Our faculty members are also active in research and other scholarly work, professional service, and community engagement.
The existing computing facilities in the College of Engineering and the various laboratories in our department are well equipped for both undergraduate and graduate teaching and research. We are proud to have the state-of-the-art facilities in Civil Engineering and our labs are ISO-certified in the field of construction testing materials. The university facilities, including the library and other learning support services, are easily accessible to our students.
We are proud of our students, faculty, teaching assistants, and other supporting staff. The Civil Engineering Program at Qatar University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. Accreditation ensures that the students, parents, employers, and the society we serve can be confident that a program meets the quality standards that produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.