Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineers are involved in the preliminary design, planning, supervision, and construction of technical works, which are important components for the smooth functioning of modern societies. Roads, dams, tunnels, bridges, highways, airports, railroads, buildings, housing, harbours, jetties, oil platforms, water, and wastewater systems all objects of civil engineering. The BSc in Civil Engineering at Neapolis University in Cyprus is designed to produce graduates who will be able to meet these challenges, building their future on solid foundations. The programme offers each student knowledge and skills so as to enable them, upon completion of their studies, to enter the profession or to begin graduate studies.

The programme provides a broad civil engineering curriculum that focuses on fundamental theory, mathematics, science, planning, design, and construction. These compulsory courses, along with proper electives, allow students to focus on particular fields of Civil Engineering. Electives on two directions will be offered initially, which is in Structural Engineering and Environmental Engineering, while electives on more directions will be offered later, as in Geotechnical Engineering, in Hydraulics, in Coastal Engineering, and in Transportation Engineering. Students will have the opportunity to design technical projects taking into account factors such as economy, environment, society, politics, ethics, health, safety, and sustainability and to become acquainted with several aspects of professional practice.

“Based on my long experience in the development and application of high-tech systems in various fields of engineering, today I am deeply convinced that if their full integration into the construction industry is deemed necessary, their use is imperative and irreplaceable even in the early stages of educating future engineers.” Dr John Bellos – Associate Professor of Structural Design and Construction Technology

Programme Structure

The BSc in Civil Engineering comprises 33 Compulsory Courses, 5 Elective Courses, Practical Training, and a Dissertation. The Course Structure is as follows:

Year 1 Semester 1

• CS 233 Linear Algebra
• CS 112 Programming Principles I
• ARCH SV101 Technical Drawing
• ENGR 100 Professional Engineering
• ENGR 120 Engineering Physics
• ENGR 150 Technical Terminology - Technical Reports

Year 1 Semester 2

• MATH 120 Calculus I
• ARCH BT102 Building Technology I
• ENGR 130 Principles of Ecology and Environmental Chemistry
• ENGR 140 Computer-Aided Design
• CE 100 Strength of Materials
• GENE 110 Free Elective *

Year 2 Semester 1

• MATH 200 Calculus II
• CS 355 Computational Numerical Analysis
• ENGR 220 Fluid Mechanics
• CE 200 Land Surveying
• CE 210 Structural Analysis I

Year 2 Semester 2

• STAT 103 Probability and Statistics
• CE 220 Structural Analysis II
• CE 230 Engineering Geology
• CE 240 Engineering Materials
• GENE 200 Free Elective*

Year 3 Semester 1

• CE 300 Highway Engineering
• CE 310 Soil Mechanics
• CE 320 Reinforced Concrete Design I
• CE 350 Structural Dynamics
• CE 380 Hydraulics

Year 3 Semester 2

• CE 330 Foundation Engineering
• CE 340 Transportation Planning
• CE 360 Steel Design I
• CE 370 Earthquake Engineering
• CE 390 Engineering Hydrology

Year 4 Semester 1

• CE 410 Environmental Engineering
• Specialisation Elective **
• Specialisation Elective **
• Specialisation Elective **
• GENE 400/ENGR 420 Practical Training or Free Elective ***

Year 4 Semester 2

• CE 400 Dissertation
• ENGR 400 Construction Project Management
• ENGR 410 Construction Law and Practice

The civil engineering profession is very demanding, competitive, and rapidly evolving, and yet offers great job opportunities and high salaries. Graduates of Civil Engineers may be employed and to have a career in private construction companies, public or semi-public organisations, or to start their own company.