Profile of the Programme

The Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) discipline deals with topics related to the design and construction of structures, concrete technology, soil engineering and foundations, hydrology, transportation engineering, as well as with topics related to environmental management and protection. Studies in the field of CEE provide the graduate with the necessary qualifications for a successful professional career with high earnings.

The program of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the University of Nicosia has been operating successfully since September 2013. It is supported by academic scientific staff with professional experience, engaged in applied and basic research, which guarantees a high quality university education.

The program of the University of Nicosia is fully accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth of Cyprus, as well as by the Scientific and Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK) which is the local professional body of engineers. This ensures that our local graduates will be able to register as professional engineers in Cyprus.

Also, like all programs of study the University of Nicosia, it is certified by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA).

The University of Nicosia is recognized by the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center (D.O.A.T.A.P.) as equivalent to Greek H.E.I., while the degrees of its graduates have been recognized by D.O.A.T.A.P.

The University has well-equipped laboratories where students are given the opportunity to acquire important knowledge of the various laboratory tests and experimental procedures related to the broad field of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Specifically, the modern facilities include laboratories of concrete technology, soil engineering, fluid and hydraulic engineering, geodesy, environmental engineering as well as engineering software laboratory, which gives our students the opportunity to become familiar with the use of computers and modern methods of simulating engineering problems. During their studies, our students are provided with practical training opportunities, which increase the prospects of successful employment after graduation.

The Civil and Environmental Engineering program of the University of Nicosia aims to:

1. qualify students to begin a professional career in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering or to pursue further advanced post-graduate studies,
2. equip graduates with the necessary theoretical tools and the fundamental principles of science and engineering in order to cope successfully with the technological challenges of the field,
3. provide practical and experimental hands-on experience that allows the students to link directly to fundamental knowledge and theory, and
4. promote engineering ethics, job responsibility, and moral practices.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Civil Engineering is one of the largest and fastest growing engineering disciplines in Europe and one of the best performers in EU economy. Recently, a great emphasis has also been placed on green development, smart cities, and the design of environmentally friendly, energy efficient, sustainable, and ecological buildings. Moreover, building construction and land development is one of the major sectors of the Cyprus economy. Therefore, the demand for Civil Engineers will continue to rise, both locally and globally, as the need for retrofitting of existing infrastructures or for construction of new ones will grow.

Α graduate with a BSc degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering may be employed in the private or public sector dealing with the design, construction and supervision of various types of infrastructure systems, such as:

• residential, commercial or public buildings,
• low-rise or high-rise buildings,
• transportation networks, including roads, highways, bridges, and railways,
• tunnels, dams and retaining structures,
• ports, airports and coastal structures, and
• water supply and sewage systems.

Moreover, our graduates may work on more specialized fields of structural engineering, such as the rehabilitation and seismic strengthening of existing and heritage buildings.

Our graduates may also choose to focus more on the fields of Environmental Engineering, thus having the opportunity to become involved in the protection and improvement of the built and natural environment through, e.g.:

• improvement of the energy efficiency of buildings,
• recycling and solid waste management,
• wastewater management and treatment,
• air pollution control, and
• environmental impact assessment.

Access to Further Studies

After completion of the BSc program in Civil and Environmental Engineering, students may choose to broaden and deepen their academic qualifications and skills by pursuing post-graduate (Master and PhD) studies in the same or related field in Cyprus or overseas.