Civil and Environmental Engineering

Overview

The specific objectives of the Civil and Environmental Engineering programme from University of Nicosia are to:

• Facilitate learning and training in the field of civil and environmental engineering which are directly linked to industry and current state-of-the-art technology;
• Provide the theoretical and computational skills necessary for the solution of both theoretical and practical engineering problems in the field of civil and environmental engineering;
• Provide practical and experimental hands-on experience that allows the students to link directly to fundamental knowledge and theory;
• Prepare students to work alone or in groups in order to provide engineering solutions;
• Prepare students to design/implement systems and processes towards the solution of engineering problems in the field of civil and environmental engineering;
• Develop communications skills including the abilities to write technical reports and present their work before an audience;
• Provide students the opportunity to develop specialised knowledge and technical competence in their field of expertise in order to become successful professional engineers;
• Prepare students for post-graduate studies and research in the field of civil and environmental engineering.

Career Prospects

Building construction and land development is one of the major sectors of the Cypriot economy. Despite the current financial crisis, there is still a great deal of construction going on including building constructions, road constructions, and land development. A great emphasis is also focused on green development and the design of environment friendly, sustainable, and ecological buildings. Processing and management of solid wastes and wastewater treatment constitute additional areas of employment for our graduates. Specifically, a graduate with a BSc degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering may be employed in the following fields:

• Building constructions
• Road and highway constructions
• Construction of dams and bridges
• Underground construction (e.g. subway, tunnels)
• Restoration of old and traditional buildings
• Construction of ports and coastal protection structures
• Platform design and construction
• Research and development
• Education including teaching and research
• Recycling and waste management
• Processing of hazardous material