The civil engineering curriculum is designed to develop engineers who have a strong background in mathematics and science, who are articulate, and who understand the nature of their special role in society and the impact of their work on the progress of civilization. The curriculum is designed to guarantee a certain breadth of knowledge of the civil engineering disciplines through a set of core courses and focus in three disciplines ie: Water Resources Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation & Highway Engineering through primary and secondary areas of specialization. The programme will provide a graduate with the requisite foundations for specialized postgraduate programmes in civil engineering. In developing the programme considerations were also made of the requirements of accreditation of the Kenya's Engineers Registration Board (ERB). The Civil Engineering programme has introduced many units mainly in the areas of structures (analysis and design) & construction management and transport & highway Engineering. The programme is also designed to meet the national as well as global challenges in civil engineering in line with vision 2030 and beyond.

VISION

To become a leading centre of excellence for Civil Engineering Education, Training, Research and Practice.

MISSION
To produce high caliber, skillful, innovative, competent, knowledgeable, morally upright and internationally competitive graduates to serve in the conventional and emerging sectors in Kenya’s Civil Engineering sector and the world and with capability to pursue higher degrees.

OBJECTIVES

1. The program provides students with a strong foundation of mathematical, scientific and engineering knowledge and prepares students for successful engineering careers.
2. The program provides students with the theoretical and practical knowledge, and an ability to design civil engineering structures within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, and sustainability.
3. Students will be able to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using scientific approach.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
Currently the Department offers the following Degree
Courses:
Undergraduate Courses

1. B.Sc. Civil Engineering (5 years)

Students wishing to pursue the above undergraduate programmes must satisfy the following:

1. The university common regulations
2. The candidate must have passed KCSE with a minimum grades in the subject indicated below:

Alternative B
National Diploma holders in Civil Engineering or Water Engineering from Kenya Polytechnic, Mombasa Polytechnic, Kenya Water Institute and other recognized colleges with a minimum of credit.

MODE OF DELIVERY

• Lectures
• Practicals
• Tutorials
• Seminars
• Term Papers
• Field/ industrial attachment.
  

CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates from the Department of Civil Engineering can find professional jobs both in private and public sector. e.g. Roads, Water, and Construction Industries, Training Institutes, Relevant Research organizations and NGO. They can also be employed in all Engineering related Consulting Firms.