B.Sc. Civil Engineering

The faculty and staff of Civil Engineering Department is striving hard to impart highest level of excellence in teaching and research. The department has a galaxy of highly experienced Professors and talented young instructors, who leave no stone unturned in delivering state of the art knowledge of Civil Engineering to students, so that they can make their mark in professional life and research. The accreditation of B.Sc. Civil Engineering Program of UCP at level II by Pakistan Engineering Council is an evidence of teaching expertise and skills. The state-of-the-art laboratories of the department, equipped with latest machine and instruments, offer an opportunity to the students to practice hand on skills and improve their professional competence. The master’s program has set the pace for research and higher standard of education at post graduate level. The significant research output of PhD faculty is evidence of our progress in this arena. The faculty, students and staff all are committed to transform Civil Engineering Department, one of the best departments at national and international level.

Four Years Undergraduate Program with 132 cr. hrs.

Program Name: B.Sc. Civil Engineering

Admission Fee: 25,000

Disclaimer

The above-mentioned fee structure is for illustration purpose only. UCP reserves the rights to make changes in the Fee Structure whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.

Semesters I

Revised Scheme of Studies for B.Sc. Civil Engineering Program 2024 & onwards

Semester-II

Semester-III

Semester-IV

Semester-V

Semester-VI

Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

Note: *** NC (Non-Credit) and will be offered during Summer/ Semester Break.

Government Sector (Stable, Benefits, Career Growth)

1. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) – BPS-17 (Entry-Level)

• Punjab Irrigation Department
• Punjab Highway Department
• National Highway Authority (NHA) – Major infrastructure projects
• Construction & Works Department (C&W), Punjab
• Housing & Urban Development Authorities (LDA, TEPA, CDA, PDA, etc.)
• Environmental Protection Department (EPD)

1. Other Key Public Sector Organizations

• WAPDA (Hydropower, dams, water management)
• Pakistan Railways (Infrastructure development)
• Pakistan PWD (Public Works Department)
• Provincial Building & Road Departments
• Local Government Engineering Departments (LGED)

1. Academic Sector

• Lab Engineers in Public Universities (UET, NUST, PU, etc.)
• Teaching & Research Roles (After higher education)

Private Sector (Higher Salaries, Project-Based Work)

1. Construction Companies

• DESCON, IZHAR Group, Banu Mukhtar, Ittefaq Construction
• Steel & Structural Fabrication Industries

1. Consulting Firms

• NESPAK (National Engineering Services Pakistan) – Leading consultancy
• ACE (Associated Consulting Engineers)
• BURKAB International & Other Design Firms

1. Client Organizations

• Packages Limited, Fauji Foundation, Engro, Nestlé (Infrastructure maintenance)
• Real Estate Developers (Bahria Town, DHA, Emaar, etc.)

1. Academic Institutions

• Teaching & Lab Engineer Roles in Private Universities (UOL, UCP, FAST, etc.)

International Opportunities (Washington Accord Benefits)

Pakistan’s Washington Accord membership (since 2015) ensures global recognition of engineering degrees, opening doors to:

1. Job Opportunities Abroad

• USA, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, UAE, KSA recognize Pakistani engineering degrees.
• Easier work visas & migration (Skilled immigration programs like Canada’s Express Entry).
• Higher salaries in developed economies (e.g., Structural Engineers earn 70K USD–100K USD/year in the US).
• Global firms (Bechtel, AECOM, Jacobs, etc.) hire from accredited programs.

1. Higher Education Abroad

• MS/Ph.D. in Top Universities (MIT, Stanford, Imperial College, NUS, etc.).
• Scholarships & Research Collaborations (Fulbright, DAAD, Erasmus).

1. Professional Growth

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) Status (UK, Australia) with fewer hurdles.
• Global Competitiveness in fields like AI in Construction, Green Buildings, Smart Cities.

Emerging Fields for Civil Engineers

• Smart Infrastructure & IoT in Construction
• Green Building & Sustainable Design (LEED Certification)
• Disaster Resilience & Climate-Adaptive Engineering
• Tunnel & Metro Rail Engineering (CPEC, Karachi Circular Railway)

Conclusion

• Government jobs offer stability, pensions, and promotions (SDO → Executive Engineer → Chief Engineer).
• Private sector provides higher pay, fast growth, and diverse projects.
• Washington Accord enables global careers & higher education with better earning potential.

For students, gaining software skills (AutoCAD, Revit, ETABS, Primavera) + PMP/LEED certifications enhances employability in Pakistan and abroad.

Each candidate for the B.Sc. Civil Engineering degree is required to complete success-fully 132 Cr. Hrs. and following details:

1. i) Supervised Industrial Internship (IT3810)

The department is striving hard to provide industrial work experience during B.Sc Civil Engineering Program. This is an excellent way to get in touch with industry for future job prospects as well.  Each student is required to complete an 8-week supervised industrial internship training usually after 6 semesters or on the completion of 90 Cr. Hrs. During this every student learns to prepare portfolio consisting of his documentation and weekly reports. He also prepares his final report and gives presentation of his industrial experience. His field supervisor and departmental supervisor ensures the learning skills of the student during training program. The internship shall be graded as pass/fail.

1. ii) Survey Camp (CEMD 2720)

Students are required to register, attend and successfully complete a minimum of 2 weeks of Survey Camp following the fourth semester of their degree program. Course CE 1122 is a pre-requisite for Survey Camp. This aspect of B.Sc Civil Engineering Program provides the students an opportunity to work as a team member outside the University environment in actual  working conditions that a Civil Engineer encounters during his professional life. A formal evaluation will be carried out and Pass / Fail grade will be awarded to the students.

iii) Design Project (06 Cr. Hrs.)

1. iv) Community Work (CE3100)

Each student is required to complete 60 hours community work, usually after 4^th semester which would be a prerequisite for the award of degree. This community work provides the student an opportunity to work for community and be in touch with society and understand the situation which he/she has to face working as a Civil Engineer.

CGPA Requirement

A student is required to earn a minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA on the completion of his/her degree requirements.

Program Duration

This is a four-year degree program comprising of 8 semesters. There will be a Fall and a Spring semester in each year. The summer semester will be utilized for internship or deficiency courses. The maximum duration to complete BS Civil Engineering degree is 07 years.