Civil Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 132
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 68
- Degree
- bachelor
The Civil Engineering study plan at Kuwait University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 68 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (18 Credits) 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0330-100 | Modern and Contemporary History of Kuwait | 3 |
| 9988-123 | English I - Intermediate Writing Skills | 3 |
| 9988-221 | English II - Technical Writing | 3 |
| 0330-102 | Arab and Islamic Cultural History or one of the equivalent courses (Mentioned in the General Education section) Elective | 3 |
MATHEMATICS AND BASIC SCIENCE COURSES (27 Credits) 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0410-101 | Calculus I | 3 |
| 0410-102 | Calculus II | 3 |
| 0410-111 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| 0410-211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| 0410-240 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| 0420-101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| 0420-105 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| 0430-101 | General Physics I | 3 |
| 0430-105 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| 0430-102 | General Physics II | 3 |
| 0430-107 | General Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS (23 Credits) 23 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0600-104 | Engineering Graphics and Design | 2 |
| 0600-202 | Statics | 3 |
| 0600-203 | Dynamics | 3 |
| 0600-204 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| 0600-208 | Engineering Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| 0600-209 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| 0600-304 | Engineering Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| 0600-307 | Applied Numerical Methods and Programming in Engineering | 3 |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (64 Credits) 139 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0620-201 | Introduction to Design | 3 |
| 0620-235 | Geomatics Engineering | 3 |
| 0620-252 | Building Materials | 3 |
| 0620-271 | Structural Analysis I | 3 |
| 0620-310 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| 0620-311 | Water Resources | 4 |
| 0620-312 | Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| 0620-350 | Soil Mechanics | 4 |
| 0620-366 | Transportation Engineering | 4 |
| 0620-371 | Structural Analysis II | 3 |
| 0620-373 | Reinforced Concrete I | 3 |
| 0620-430 | Legal, Professional, and Social Aspects of Engineering | 3 |
| 0620-435 | Construction Engineering and Management | 4 |
| 0620-451 | Foundation Engineering | 3 |
| 0620-473 | Reinforced Concrete II | 3 |
| 0620-490 | Capstone Design | 3 |
| 0620-210 | Ecology and Environmental Systems Elective | 3 |
| 0460-101 | Physical Geology Elective | 3 |
| 0490-105 | Microbiology Elective | 3 |
| 0620-403 | Coastal Processes and Modeling Elective | 3 |
| 0620-411 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Elective | 3 |
| 0620-412 | Open Channel Hydraulics Elective | 3 |
| 0620-414 | Hydraulic Engineering Elective | 3 |
| 0620-434 | Construction Estimation and Cost Control Elective | 3 |
| 0620-452 | Earth and Earth Retaining Structures Elective | 3 |
| 0620-461 | Traffic Engineering Elective | 3 |
| 0620-463 | Highway Materials and Construction Elective | 3 |
| 0620-476 | Computer Applications in Structural Engineering Elective | 3 |
| 0620-395 | Engineering Training Elective | 3 |
| 0620-405 | Fundamentals of Oceanographic Engineering Elective | 3 |
| 0620-413 | Groundwater Hydraulics Elective | 3 |
| 0620-419 | Environmental Pollution Control Elective | 3 |
| 0620-425 | Computer Applications in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Elective | 3 |
| 0620-429 | Groundwater Contamination Elective | 3 |
| 0620-436 | Construction Work Improvement Elective | 3 |
| 0620-437 | Concrete Construction and Technology Elective | 3 |
| 0620-449 | Civil Engineering Systems Elective | 3 |
| 0620-454 | GIS and Remote Sensing in Engineering Applications Elective | 3 |
| 0620-455 | Computer Applications in Geotechnical Engineering Elective | 3 |
| 0620-456 | Sustainability and Green Engineering Elective | 3 |
| 0620-462 | Traffic Control Systems Elective | 3 |
| 0620-464 | Urban Transportation Planning Elective | 3 |
| 0620-465 | Pavement Design Elective | 3 |
| 0620-471 | Steel Design I Elective | 3 |
| 0620-475 | Pre-stressed Concrete Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Civil Engineering
How many credit hours is Civil Engineering at Kuwait University?
Civil Engineering at Kuwait University requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 68 courses.
How many years is Civil Engineering at Kuwait University?
The study plan for Civil Engineering spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Civil Engineering award?
Civil Engineering at Kuwait University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.
Is Civil Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Civil Engineering is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.