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Profile of Programme

Civil engineers play a vital role in shaping and advancing our society. They are responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and management of essential infrastructure. Beyond creating the buildings we live and work in, and the roads and bridges we rely on daily, civil engineers provide critical services that support public health and environmental sustainability. These include developing systems for clean water supply, waste management, and the protection of natural resources.

The Undergraduate Programme in Civil Engineering lasts four years and leads to a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Civil Engineering. The curriculum covers all key areas of Civil Engineering, including structural engineering, building materials, earthquake engineering, construction planning and management, geotechnical engineering, transportation and hydraulic engineering.

During the first two years of the Programme, students build a strong foundation in Mathematics, Physics and Engineering, which are essential for delving into more advanced topics. In the third year, students take Civil Engineering-orientated courses. In the fourth year, they have the opportunity to choose from a variety of courses in Civil and Environmental Engineering, depending on their interests. Furthermore, the fourth year includes the Capstone Design Project in Civil Engineering, with a topic assigned each year by the Department, covering a broad range of subjects within the field.

For more information, please refer to the Guide for Undergraduate

Studies.

Upon acceptance into the Undergraduate Programme of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and before the registration day, each student is assigned an Academic Advisor from the Department.

Key Information

Department: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

Programme Name: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering

Direction: Civil Engineering

Level of Qualification: 1st Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) [8 Semesters]

Programme Category: Conventional/In person

Mode of Study: Full time

Language of Instruction: Greek

Coordinator:

Curriculum Structure

Course Type	ECTS
Compulsory
Compulsory	195
Restricted Elective	30
Free Elective	15
TOTAL ECTS	240

Courses per Semester

Conditions of Study

Specific Admission Requirements

The vast majority of newly admitted undergraduate students enter the University of Cyprus following Pancyprian Examinations organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture for admission into the establishments of higher education.

Admission based on Special Criteria

Candidates who have taken the Pancyprian Examinations and who meet certain special criteria, as these are set out in the Rules and Regulations of Academic and Student Affairs, may seek a limited number of places (14% of admissions by Cypriot students).

Top athletes and persons distinguished in International Olympiads

Athletes with top distinctions in sports, as defined by the Council of the University of Cyprus or who have won 1^st 2^nd or 3^rd place medals in International Olympiads (e.g. Mathematics, ICT, Biology, etc.), may be admitted into Departments of the University of Cyprus without examinations simply on the basis of their Lyceum Leaving Certificate.

Entry on the basis of Panhellenic Examinations

10% of the total number of places offered through the Pancyprian Examinations may be taken up by candidates passing the Panhellenic Examinations.

Entry on the basis of International Examinations

An additional number of admissions (3%) from Cyprus may be sought on the basis of the results of international examinations such as GCE, Baccalaureate or other equivalent examinations, by Cypriots belonging to the Republic’s official religious groups, repatriated Cypriots, Cypriots who reside permanently abroad, Greeks of the diaspora, children of officials of the Cypriot Foreign Service and foreign citizens from European Union states or countries outside the European Union.

Turkish-Cypriots

Turkish-Cypriot graduates of six-grade secondary schools are admitted on the basis of their school-leaving certificate or after passing special written or oral examinations organised by the competent Department.

Transfers/Second Degree

Every year the University of Cyprus offers a limited number of places for internal/external transfers and for obtaining a second degree.

Rules of Study

Please see the Rules of Undergraduate Study .

Graduation Requirements

The academic year consists of two semesters: the Winter Semester (from September to December) and the Spring Semester (from January to May). The expected time to complete the Programme is eight (8) semesters with the maximum time allowed for its completion being twelve (12) semesters.

The Programme is based on the European System of Credit Transfer and Accumulation (ECTS). The Programme leads to a BSc degree in Civil Engineering and requires the completion of 240 ECTS credits (30 credits per semester). The BSc degree in Civil Engineering is awarded when a student successfully completes all Compulsory Courses in the field (195 credits), three Elective Courses (15 credits) and six Restricted Elective Courses (30 credits).

The Elective courses must come from at least two Departments other than the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). The Restricted Elective Courses are offered mainly by the Department of CEE, aiming at the acquisition of specialised knowledge by the students. In special cases and after a written request by the student, which must be signed by his/her Academic Advisor and approved by the Undergraduate Studies Committee of the Department, the student can be credited up to 5 credits (in addition to the 15 credits required for the Elective Courses) corresponding to a Restricted Elective Course offered by another Department or to a postgraduate course offered by the Department of CEE.

As part of a student exchange programme and after a written application of the student, which must be signed by his/her Academic Advisor and be approved by the Undergraduate Studies Committee of the Department of CEE, a student can attend up to two semesters at another University with a workload per semester between 25 and 30 ECTS.

Students can be credited up to 120 credits from previous studies upon a relevant written application, which must be signed by his/her Academic Advisor and be approved by the Undergraduate Studies Committee of the Department of CEE.

Examination Regulations

Please see Undergraduate Study Rules 5.1 (Annex IV).

Assessment and Grading

The final grade, i.e. Excellent with Distinction (9.5-10), Excellent (8.5-9.49), Very Good (6.5-8.49), Good (5.5-6.49) and Satisfactory (5-5.49), is calculated as the weighted average of all the courses that the student has successfully completed. The weighting is based on the units allocated to each course.

Further Information

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The graduates of the Programme can practice the civil engineering profession. The BSc degree in Civil Engineering is fully recognized by the Scientific and Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK), enabling the holder to become a member of ETEK after one year of practical training in Cyprus in the private or public sectors and thus obtain the license to practice civil engineering. The graduates of the Programme can be employed in the design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering projects in the private sector, as well as in the public sector.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the Programme may continue their studies at postgraduate level in the following fields: structural engineering, earthquake engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, energy and sustainable development, petroleum engineering, oil and gas, construction management, transportation engineering, coastal engineering.