The Bachelor of Civil Engineering program integrates a wide variety of courses with an aim to equip the student with the well-rounded foundation on all the aspect of civil engineering. Along with the conceptual knowledge students are provided with the opportunity to get the hand-on technical. The program covers around fifty subjects including theory of structure, strength of material, fluid mechanics, engineering geology, soil mechanism, building technology, foundation engineering, design of timber and steel structure, sanitary engineering, irrigation engineering, design of rain force, technology environment and society, engineering profession practice, hydropower engineering, etc.
The major objective of this program is to produce a competent civil engineer. Other goal includes:
Enable students to recognize, formulate and resolve engineering related issues
Enable students to evaluate and interpret data
To provide students with the practical skills
To enable students to use the advanced technical tools
To enhance student’s decision-making skills, time management and creativity
Enable students to function individually as well as in group
To encourage lifelong learning
To build a strong foundation for higher studies
Cost of Study
The tuition fee of the program is relatively higher yet reasonable. It ranges from NRs. 400,000 to NRs. 600,000. This cost does not include field trip and other similar types of expenses. However, tuition Fee in the government college can be lower than the private colleges. For detailed information, students can contact the college administration.
Duration of Course
The bachelor of Civil Engineering degree is awarded after the successful completion of the four years of full-time study. The program is divided into eight semesters: 2 semesters each year.
Career prospects in Nepal
Nepal is a developing country and a number of infrastructures are being built which has created huge job opportunities for the Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree holders. The degree prepares an individual to serve the construction industry, business sector, etc. they can find a job in both public and private sectors. Apart from working as Civil Engineer, one can make a career as a water engineer, structural engineer, site engineer, nuclear engineer, contraction civil engineer, consulting civil engineer, building control surveyor, sustainability consultant, environmental consultant, engineering geologist, building services engineer, etc.
Admission Requirement
Eligibility
Candidates seeking to enroll in the Bachelor in Civil Engineering program should
Have completed 12 years of formal education
Have secured at least 45% in Science stream
Should appear and pass the entrance test conducted by the university
Documents Checklist
Applicant should submit the following documents at the time of admission:
Complete and signed admission form along with an application fee
Official copy of academic certificates (SLC onwards)
Copy of a character certificate issued by the school
Copy of a character certificate issued by the College
Copy of citizenship card
Transfer Certificate
Scholarship
Tribhuvan University: The Pulchowk Engineering campus awards a scholarship to two-hundred and twenty eight meritorious students every year. In addition to this, colleges affiliated to the TU also offer scholarships to the academically bright students as per their college rule.
Pokhara University: Pokhara University’s constituent and affiliated colleges provide scholarship to forty-seven meritorious students each year.
Purbanchal University: Each year, the university offers 10% scholarship in every course including Bachelor in Civil Engineering.
List of Colleges offering Bachelor in Civil Engineering in Nepal
Colleges affiliated to TU
Kathford College of Engineering and Management, Balkumari, Lalitpur
Himalaya College of Engineering, Shankhamul, Laitpur
Sagarmatha Engineering College, Sanepa, Lalitpur
Advanced College of Engineering and Management, Kupondole, Lalitpur
Kathmandu Engineering College, Kalimati, Katmandu
Kantipur Engineering College, Dhapakhel, Lalitpur
National Engineering College, Talchikhel, lalitpur
Western Regional Campus, Pokhara
Thapathali Engineering Campus, Kathmadu
IOE Campus, Lalitpur
Eastern Regional Campus, Dharan
Colleges affiliated to Pokhara University
Universal Engineering Science College, Patan
United Technical College, Bharatpur
Rapti Engineering College, Ghorahi
Oxford College if Engineering and Management, Gaindakot
National Academy of Science and Technology (Dhangadi Engineering College), Dhangadi
Lumbini Engineering, Management and Science College (LEMSC), Tilottama, Bhalbari Rupendehi
Cosmos College of Management and Technology, Satdobato, Patan
Nepal Engineering College, Bhaktapur Road, Changunarayan
Pokhara University School of Engineering, Kaski
Pokhara Engineering College, Pokhara
College of Engineering and Management , Nepalgunj
Everest Engineering and Management College (EEMC), Kathmandu
Nepal College of Information Technology (NCIT), Balkumari, Patan
College affiliated to Purbanchal University
Morgan Engineering and Management College, Basundhara, kathmandu
Himalayan Whitehouse international College: School of Science and Technology, Devkota Sadak, Kathmandu
Himalayan Institute of Science and Technology, Kathmandu
Eastern College of Engineering, Biratnagar
Central Engineering College, Boje Pokhari Marga, Mahalaxmi
Asian Institute of Technology and Management, Godawari Sadak, Patan
Purbanchal University School of Engineering and Technology, Biratnagar
Nepal Polytechnic Institute, Chitwan
Kantipur City College, Lalupate Marga, Kathmandu
Kantipur International College, Sharm Marga, Kathmandu
Aryan School of Engineering and Management, Devkota Sadak, Kathmandu
Hillside College of Engineering, Kriti Marga, Kathmandu
Acme Engineering College, Sitapaila Marga, Kathmandu
Khwopa Engineering College, Libali, Bhaktapur
Average Salary
The Bachelor in Civil Engineering grads enters the industry in the entry-level position, usually working under the senior figures. Thus, it is not possible to make good money at the initial phase of the career. The average salary of the fresher ranges from NRs. 15,000 to NRs. 20,000 inside the Kathmandu valley and one get paid around NRs. 25,000 to NRs. 35000 outside the valley.
Further Study Options
Graduate with the Bachelor in Civil Engineering can pursue higher studies in Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering, MEng IN Civil Engineering, Master of Civil Engineering and Environment Engineering, MEng in Welding Engineering, Master in Earthquake Engineering, Master’s Degree in Structural Engineer etc.
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