Civil Engineering Programmes
A Civil Engineer offers urban solutions for the built environment, including housing,
transportation, provision of clean water, and sanitation.
Today, Civil Engineers take on another crucial role in
protecting our coastal areas from rising sea levels.
Single Degree Programme
This programme provides a unique engineering education that prepares students to address the challenges of infrastructure development and sustainability in future cities.
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Second Major Programmes
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Business
Equipped with both engineering & business knowledge that are important for one to succeed in today's multidisciplinary world
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Data Analytics
Equipped with technical competency to integrate applications with data analytics.
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Entrepreneurship
Equipped with entrepreneurship competency and broaden understanding in enterprise and innovation.
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Society and Urban Systems
Equipped with socio-economic and enviromental perspectives preparing additional career pathways related to urban planning.
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Sustainability
Equipped with additional concept of sustainability to maintain our world for the benefit of current and future generations.
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Double Degree Programme
Bachelor of Engineering
(Civil Engineering)
+
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Economics)
Equipped with interdisciplinary (Civil Engineering and Economics) proficiencies to address socioeconomics, civil and technological challenges.
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Minor Programmes
You can aquire multiple skills and broader knowledge beyond your major discipline from over 45 available minors.
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Specialisations
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Students can opt for a specialisation in Year 3 & 4.
Coastal Protection
Acquire in-depth knowledge on protection against climate changes and rising sea levels, Singapore government's top priorities.
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Geotechnical Engineering
One of the core disciplines of civil engineering that studies mechanical behaviour of soils and rocks. Equipped yourself to practice in the geotechnical sector.
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Maritime Management
Acquire knowledge in maritime management to practice in the maritime management sectors upon graduation.
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Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering & Management
Pursue greater depth in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering & Management area. This is advantageous in your job search, careers, as well as in applications for higher studies.
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Structural Engineering
Keen to enrol for examinations for Professional Engineer, the courses have heavy technical content on structural mechanics and structural design that will make you competent for the examinations.
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Recent news on Civil Engineering and its importance to Singapore :
- Engineering feat for Thomson-East Coast Line - Made Possible by Civil Engineers (CNA, 27 May 2024)
- Construction sector to grow 12% in 2024, outpacing GDP growth four times (Singapore Business Review, 4 Sept 2024)
- How the construction industry is using tech to tackle climate change (CNBC, 17 Jan 2025)
- Built Environment Industry Transformation Map (ITM)
- Long Island to be reclaimed off East Coast could add 800ha of land, create Singapore's 18th reservoir (The Straits Times, 29 Nov 2023)
- $32b to $38b in construction contracts expected to be awarded in 2024: BCA (The Straits Times, 15 Jan 2024)
Requirements
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In additional to the general admission requirements set by NTU, applicants must fulfill the following minimum subject requirements in the table below.
Programme
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering with a Second Major in Business / Data Analytics / Entrepreneurship / Society and Urban Systems / Sustainability
- Double Degree in Civil Engineering and Economics
Singapore Cambridge GCE 'A' Level
H2 Level pass in Mathematics, and H2 Level pass in Physics / Chemistry / Biology /Computing
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Mathematics at Higher Level, and Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science at Higher Level
NUS High School Diploma
Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics, and Major CAP of 2.0 in Physics / Chemistry / Biology
International and Other Qualifications
Mathematics at Senior High School Level, and Physics / Chemistry / Biology at Senior High School Level, and Physics at Junior High School Level*
* Physics at Junior High School level is only applicable to applicants who have not read Physics at Senior High School Level.
Polytechnic Diploma
Applicants with relevant diplomas from one of the local polytechnics may apply for admission.
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Curriculum
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
To prepare students to:
- Be competent and engaged engineering professionals for succeeding in their civil engineering profession;
- Possess problem solving, lifelong learning and digital skills for continuing professional development;
- Be competent in addressing complex civil engineering problems and to provide economical and sustainable solutions;
- Possess effective management and leadership skills within their professional domain; and
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit to seize growth opportunities in infrastructure.
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Curriculum Structure
Year 1
- Acquire basic concepts in mathematics, science and fundamental engineering principles.
Year 2
- Delve deeper with a balanced mix of core courses in civil engineering and urban solutions.
- Put your knowledge to practice under the guidance of experienced engineers and managers during the professional internship.
Year 3 & 4
- Equip yourself with managerial and entrepreneurial skills in addition to technical competencies for a career in civil engineering and beyond.
- Option to deepen your knowledge with a specialisation in
- Coastal Protection
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering & Management
- Structural Engineering
Structures
- Mechanics of Materials
- Structural Analysis I, II & III
- Reinforced Concrete Design
- Steel Design
- Advanced Steel Design
Construction
- Construction Technology & Processes
- Project Planning & Management
- Engineering Drawing and 3D Building Information Modelling
- Advanced Prefabrication and Precast Construction
Coastal/Hydraulics
- Coastal Engineering
- Inland and Coastal Flood Management
- Fluid Mechanics
- Water Resources Engineering
Transportation
- Traffic Engineering
- Highway Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
Geotechnical
- Geology & Soil Mechanics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Foundation Engineering
Others
- Professional Internship
- Seminars & Visits
- Integrated Design Project
- Final Year Project
- Civil Engineering Laboratory
- Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core
- Engineering Economics & Finance
Course Highlights
Are you eager to explore the core courses and Major Prescribed Electives (MPEs)? Want to delve into these courses and understand the skillsets you'll develop through them?
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Course Content
All courses within NTU are designed using an outcomes-based teaching and learning (OBTL) approach, which begins by stating the desired outcomes.
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CEE - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
CEE-WSDeg - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree Programme
CEE-USP - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) with University Scholar Programme
CVBM - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) with Second Major in Business
CVBM-IT - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) with Second Major in Business (International Trading)
CVDA - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) with Second Major in Data Analytics
CVET - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) with Second Major in Entrepreneurship
CVSU - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) with Second Major in Society & Urban Systems
CVSN - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) with Second Major in Sustainability
CVEC - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and Bachelor of Social Science (Econmics)
Prospects
Our graduates are highly sought after across a wide variety of careers in industries such as:
Aviation
Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Construction
Koh Brothers Group, Expand Construction Pte Ltd, Woh Hup and many more
Defence
Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA)
Engineering/Consultancy
Arup Group, JTC Corporation (JTC), Keppel Corporation Surbana Jurong, Meihardt (S) Pte Ltd, Jurong Egineering Limited, AECOM Singapore, CPG Corporation, Engineers 9000 Pte Ltd, WSP Consultancy
Public Utilities
Public Ultitlies Board (PUB), National Environment Agency (NEA)
Transport
Land Transport Authority (LTA), SMRT Corporation Ltd, SBS Transit
Urban & Infrastructure Planning
Housing and Development Board (HDB), Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), National Parks Board (NParks), Building and Construction Authority (BCA)
2023 MOE Graduate Employment Survey
97.5%
Employed
$4,012
Gross Monthy Salary (Mean)
$4,232
Gross Monthy Salary (75th Percentile)
Our graduates have been in diverse exciting jobs in various sectors.
Nigel Leong, Class of 2024, B.Eng in Civil Engineering with Minor in International Trading
I am currently a Civil Engineer at DSTA, where I work on multiple building and Infrastructure projects that provide me with a dynamic and enriching experience. The work evolves around protective engineering, such as protecting infrastructure against blasts and explosions. My job involves diverse roles — in some projects, I take on the role of a client, managing and overseeing the development of infrastructure. In other projects, I act as a consultant, designing buildings and providing internal technical expertise. The variety in my work has been incredibly rewarding, as it keeps me engaged and allows me to apply different facets of my civil engineering training.
How has NTU CEE programme prepared me for my career? The Civil Engineering programme at NTU equipped me with technical foundation and practical skills that I use every day in my career. Courses like Reinforced Concrete (RC), Steel, and Foundation Design gave me in-depth knowledge of structural engineering, while the Integrated Design Project, Final Year Project, and internships provided valuable hands-on experience that honed my problem-solving abilities. NTU also offered the flexibility to take higher-level modules in areas that aligned with my interests, such as transport and coastal engineering, allowing me to delve deeper into specialized topics. Beyond academics, the programme cultivated adaptability and resilience, which are essential traits in the ever-evolving engineering field.
Mohamed Sufyan Bin Abdul Sukkur, Class of 2023, B.Eng. in Civil Engineering with Second Major in Society & Urban Systems
I’m currently with URA’s Infrastructure Planning Authority Group as an Engineer. We look into the planning and reviewing of the design of utility infrastructure projects, spanning from planning to implementation phases to ensure that our underground space is optimized. Being a relatively new group within URA, I’m involved in introducing new processes to achieve our goal, which makes my work dynamic and rewarding.
NTU’s Civil Engineering Programme has been instrumental in shaping my career. Beyond equipping me with technical skills, it taught me how to be a good engineer – that is, to be able to think critically and systematically to break down a large problem into its manageable components, to be able to communicate effectively, and to have the heart to make the world a better place. These are something I apply daily, especially when exploring ways to improve the planning and review processes for ourselves and industry partners.
I also pursued a Second Major in Society and Urban Systems, which expanded my perspective beyond engineering. For example, in the planning and reviewing process, we have to evaluate the costs, benefits, and the opportunity costs of various optimization options (all of which are economic concepts I was introduced to in my second major). And in fact, it was actually my second major that developed my interest in policy and planning in the public sector.
Looking back, I have many fond memories of NTU CEE. I’d dare say that I met some of my best friends in NTU. I still remember the CEE clubhouse (a social space on campus exclusively for CEE students) where I studied, played games, watched movies, and had heart-to-heart talks with my peers. The clubhouse was also the location of many meetings when I was the chairperson for the international Bridge Design Competition. I loved planning events and doing it with one of my closest friends as the co-chairperson made the entire experience more fun. The competition was a great example of how NTU and CEE offers both academic and non-academic opportunities for growth, and how those experiences can be both fulfilling and fun. I was fortunate to have honed my leadership skills as the chairperson for the competition.
Another highlight was my role as a tutor for freshmen and peers. It was rewarding to see how much the support helped others, reinforcing the school’s commitment to student development and well-being. If you’re worried about falling behind, rest assured that NTU CEE provides ample resources and guidance to help you succeed. As long as you’re passionate about making a real impact on the built environment and enjoy a balanced mix of academic rigor and personal growth, then NTU Civil Engineering is the perfect place for you!
Long Yilin, Class of 2023, B.Eng. in Civil Engineering with Second Major in Society & Urban Systems
I manage the project schedule, monitor materials testing, and conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to approved drawings. I also raise technical issues as they arise and work closely with consultants to resolve them promptly. Coordinating with subcontractors has been essential in ensuring the success of each project, helping me refine my leadership and communication skills while fostering a strong sense of teamwork.
I find my work highly satisfying, as it provides a strong sense of accomplishment—seeing the transformation from 2D plans into tangible structures is incredibly rewarding. The challenges in construction, such as tight deadlines or design changes, keep the work engaging and push me to think strategically.
NTU curriculum has provided me with a strong foundation in design concepts. The professors are effective at breaking down complex ideas, which helped me understand the concepts well and pass the FEE in 2024. The engineering knowledge I gained also allowed me to better understand comments and queries from the main consultant, allowing me to resolve them efficiently. NTU curriculum also provided me with knowledge of various construction processes.
My second major in Society and Urban Systems broadened my perspective, helping me see how all aspects of a project come together. In construction, it's just as important to consider factors like feasibility, human comfort, environmental impact, and much more.
Some of my best memories at NTU revolve around the strong friendships I built with my peers. Our favourite spot on campus was the clubhouse—where we studied hard and played hard together. It was a place where we would study, play games and watch movies. It also became a comforting space for us, where we shared heart-to-heart conversations, laughter, and jokes that I’ll never forget.
There were also stressful nights, and to unwind, we would take a stroll around campus to enjoy the night breeze, giving ourselves a break from the pressure of coursework.
One of my most fulfilling experiences was co-chairing the Bridge Design Competition (BDC) with one of my closest friends. It was fun to work together where we had to brainstorm ways to secure sponsorships to increase the prize pool and introduce new elements like an environmental sustainability scoring system.
The professors at NTU are highly knowledgeable and always eager to help. The CEE Student Club actively listens to student feedback, working to create a more comfortable and supportive study environment.
If you're ready to challenge yourself and make a real difference in shaping the future of our built environment, NTU Civil Engineering will give you the tools and opportunities to do just that!
Muhammad Sofian Bin Mohamed Tahir, Class of 2021, B.Eng in Civil Engineering with Second Major in Society & Urban Systems
Rapid urbanisation presents opportunities and challenges to society. Civil engineers stand at the crossroads and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead. At NTU CEE, you get to build the foundations necessary to be part of this. Here, future engineers are developed to be adaptable and creative problem solvers.
The academically rigorous curriculum has honed my engineering competencies while broadening my worldview. It separates the lab courses from the actual courses and hence gives more time to cover the content courses, instead of skimming trhrough it to cater for an integrated session within those courses. Through internships, research projects, global exposure, and personal development, I have had no shortage of avenues to learn outside the classroom.
Most importantly, I take pride in the tightly knit community student have with faculty and staff.
Civil Engineering has one of the highest post-graduation employment rates because of the nature of civil works that are rarely out of demand. This makes it very easy for graduates to find a job in the civil engineering sector. It is a relatively manageable programme, students will have time to pursue other CCAs.
Thng Xiong Jie Terence, Class of 2020, B.Eng in Civil Engineering
I am currently a Structural Engineer in DP Engineers Pte Ltd, an engineering consultancy firm. My role is to undertake structural analysis, calculations and prepare design sketches and drawings indicating the design intent for building projects. This includes ensuring that the design intent meet the relevant design codes, requirements, regulations, and client’s expectations. My job also requires me to prepare the technical reports documenting the analysis and design results for authority submissions and subsequent correspondences.
As a design consultant, I work with different stakeholders (e.g., architects, mechanical and electrical engineers, contractors, etc.) to ensure a well-coordinated, smooth and safe delivery of project to the client. My job is satisfying as I get to see my design turns into reality on the ground where people get to work, study and live in. It is a rewarding job knowing that I can play a part in shaping the landscape of Singapore.
NTU Civil Engineering programme covers a wide range of civil engineering fields, ranging from Structural Engineering to Geotechnical Engineering, to Transportation Engineering and Environmental Engineering. This allows graduates to embark into their interested field of civil engineering upon graduation. The contents covered in NTU Civil Engineering are practical and relevant to the real-life applications. I get to apply the knowledge and skills that I have acquired into practical uses in my job as a design engineer.
The best memories of my time in NTU Civil Engineering would be the friendships that I have made at NTU. The times where we studied and worked on projects together, to joining various activities to have fun in. Even after we have graduated and joined various sectors of the Built Environment industry (e.g., government agencies, developers, consultants, contractors), we remain in close contact with each other.
To potential applicants, a career in the Built Environment Industry is not dull but exciting and fulfilling. Do reach out to the professors, staffs, and seniors in NTU CEE to find out more about the course. To existing students, never stop learning and continue to expand your knowledge and skills through various avenues such as internships, seminar events, workshops, and webinars. See you around in the Built Environment industry!
Bryan Goh (B.Eng in Civil Engineering, Class of 2020)
Civil Engineering has become more than just mixing concrete and digging up earth. Nowadays, civil engineering projects employ robotics and modelling software.
Being student in CEE does not mean that you would...be in a construction firm after graduation. Some CEE students can also do design work to ensure the stability of their structures using advanced calculation softwares and technology. Some students can even major in urban planning and development.