Civil Engineering Abu Dhabi University

Overview

Through the Civil Engineering BSc program from Abu Dhabi University , you will acquire problem solving and analysis abilities to find practical solutions to real life civil engineering problems whilst taking into account the relevant social, economic and environmental and sustainability requirements.

If you excel in the program you will have the opportunity to receive a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from ADU and a Master’s degree from our partner, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA, through our unique 3+2 program. The University of Illinois is one of the top engineering universities in the USA and its civil engineering program is one of the best in the world.

Civil engineering, the oldest engineering profession, is a broad discipline that covers many aspects of our everyday lives. As a civil engineer you will have the chance to plan, design, construct and manage towers & villas, highways, roads & transportation systems, sewage and water systems, desalination & waste-water treatment plants, tunnels, bridges, dams & canals, harbours & ports and facilities for solid, chemical & nuclear waste.  

Civil engineers are leaders in the economic development of the UAE, building and managing mega projects that are transforming the UAE to a knowledge-based, sustainable, and diversified economy. Civil engineering is an integral part of the UAE’s National Innovation Strategy in renewable energy, water, transportation, technology and education.

Career opportunities

Both private companies and public agencies seek civil engineers for a variety of professional positions due to the versatility of their skills and their technical and management capabilities. Many graduates work for local and international engineering consulting firms or construction companies as design engineers, field engineers and project managers. They also join government agencies to oversee transportation, water supply, environmental protection, and resource management.

Graduates of the program quickly find work in prestigious local, national and international companies and agencies. These include the Ghantoot Group, Trojan General Contracting LLC, Target Engineering Construction Company LLC, Dhabi Contracting LLC, Musanada, ADCO, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council, AECOM, Al Jaber Group, KEO Consulting, Parsons, Schlumberger, Gulf Concrete and many more. Some have risen to leadership positions in only a few years.