BSc Civil Engineering

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

American University of Sharjah

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the American University of Sharjah offers a comprehensive, internationally recognized education that prepares you to design and manage critical infrastructure while addressing environmental and societal needs. It’s ideal if you want a strong technical foundation combined with leadership, ethics, and real-world engineering applications.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
You begin with foundational sciences and engineering principles, focusing on subjects like Mathematics, Physics, and introductory engineering concepts. This stage builds your analytical thinking and prepares you for more advanced civil engineering topics.

Year 2:
The program introduces core engineering fundamentals such as Engineering Mechanics, Construction Materials, and Surveying/Geomatics. You’ll start understanding how structures behave and how engineering designs are developed using practical and computational approaches.

Year 3:
You move into specialized civil engineering disciplines, studying courses like Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and Transportation Engineering. These modules connect theory with real-world infrastructure systems and introduce environmental considerations in engineering design.

Year 4:
In your final year, you integrate your knowledge through advanced topics such as Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management, alongside open-ended design projects. These projects emphasize teamwork, problem-solving, and professional practice aligned with industry expectations.

Focus Areas

Structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, water resources, environmental engineering, construction management

Learning Outcomes

Ability to solve complex engineering problems; design safe and sustainable infrastructure; apply modern engineering tools; communicate effectively; work in teams; understand ethical, environmental, and societal impacts of engineering solutions

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET and the UAE Ministry of Higher Education (CAA), ensuring strong international recognition

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

Recognized as a top-ranked civil engineering program in the UAE, with graduates working in leading organizations globally, reflecting strong employability outcomes

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the American University of Sharjah (AUS), the Civil Engineering program is designed to ensure you learn by doing—combining strong theoretical foundations with continuous hands-on application. You’ll work in well-equipped, state-of-the-art laboratories and engage in open-ended, group-based design projects that reflect real engineering challenges, helping you build both technical and teamwork skills throughout your degree.

As you progress, the learning experience becomes increasingly practical and industry-aligned, supported by AUS’s specialized facilities and applied teaching approach:

Group-based, open-ended design projects embedded in the curriculum, helping you solve real engineering problems collaboratively
Access to dedicated civil engineering laboratories, including:
- Asphalt and Highway Laboratory
- Environmental Engineering Laboratory
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Engineering Laboratory
- Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
- Structures and Construction Materials Laboratory
- Surveying Laboratory
- Geographic Information System & Mapping Lab (GISML)
Laboratory-integrated coursework, where you apply concepts from structural, geotechnical, and environmental engineering in real experiments
Use of computer tools and engineering software as part of coursework, supporting design, analysis, and technical problem-solving
Learning in a research-oriented environment, with access to facilities that support innovation and industry-relevant engineering solutions
Development of communication and professional skills through project presentations, teamwork, and applied assignments
Exposure to modern engineering tools and techniques, aligned with current global and environmental challenges in civil engineering
Access to AUS library and academic resources, supporting technical research, reports, and project development

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the American University of Sharjah puts you in a strong position to enter high-demand sectors shaping cities and infrastructure worldwide. You’ll be prepared for roles such as civil engineer, structural engineer, construction/project engineer, or transportation engineer, supported by a degree that employers in the UAE actively value and recognize.

As you move into your career, AUS combines strong employability outcomes with industry exposure and global recognition:

Career services & employability support: Dedicated career services offer employer networking events, assessment centers, CV support, interview coaching, and job-search workshops, helping you connect directly with recruiters
Employment outcomes: Over 90% of College of Engineering graduates secure employment or start ventures within a year, reflecting strong graduate demand
Salary outlook: Engineering graduates typically earn around AED 120,000–170,000 annually, depending on specialization and role
Industry connections: AUS regularly hosts top regional and global employers for recruitment events and collaborations, ensuring direct exposure to hiring companies
Accreditation value: The program is ABET-accredited and recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education, ensuring long-term international credibility and mobility
Reputation & employability rankings: Ranked among the top universities globally for civil and structural engineering and #1 in employer reputation in the UAE, making graduates highly attractive to employers
Graduation outcomes: AUS civil engineering graduates are widely recruited by leading organizations and have progressed into senior roles, entrepreneurship, and global careers

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this degree, you can continue into Master’s or PhD programs in Civil Engineering or specialized areas such as structural, environmental, or transportation engineering at AUS or top international universities. This opens pathways into advanced engineering roles, research, consultancy, and leadership positions in large-scale infrastructure and sustainability projects.