Department of Civil Engineering

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Eligibility criteria for BS civil Engineering Program is as follows:
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) / A Level or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with minimum 60 % marks or
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) / A Level or equivalent with & Physics, Mathematics, Computer Studies/Computer Science with minimum 60 % marks. (Chemistry to be considered as remedial subject and shall be offered in first semester after admission.)
Diploma of Associate Engineers (DAE) with minimum 60% marks
https://www.hitecuni.edu.pk/Admissions/AdmissionPolicy2023-24.pdf

The Civil Engineering program is accredited by Pakistan Engineering Council which ensures that the degree program meets technical standards. It also prepares the students for professional practice as per industrial needs.
The BS Civil Engineering program is accredited under Level-II (Washington Accord). This facilitates the mobility of graduates across borders and enhances their opportunities for employment and further education in the developed countries like USA, UK, Canada, and Australia etc.

The university offers various research opportunities in areas like structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, construction management, and environmental engineering. These opportunities allow students to work on real-world problems under the guidance of experienced faculty.
The faculty in the Civil Engineering department have expertise in various areas including structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, transportation engineering. Warter resources & construction management. Many of them have extensive industry experience and have published research in reputed engineering journals.

Civil Engineering Department provides various internship opportunities to students which prove to be invaluable for gaining practical experience. Some major organizations where our students have completed their Internships are:

National Transmission & Dispatch Company (NTDC)
NESPAK
WAPDA
Irrigation Department Haripur

HITEC University hosts Open House & Job Fair annually where several industries are invited to showcase innovative final year projects of the graduating students. These companies also conduct interviews of the graduating students. These job fairs help students to network with potential employers and seek the employment. Furthermore, available job opportunities in the respective domains were shared through departmental faculty via official alumni groups.