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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

A full-fledged civil engineering (Hons) degree programme, which is designed to prepare graduates for career opportunities in the built environment sector. A well-rounded curriculum embedded with extensive internship and hands-on opportunities equip graduates with future-ready skills.

Nanyang Technological University
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Course type: Full-time
Course duration : 4 years (Direct Honours)

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Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • Second Major in Business
  • Second Major in Data Analytics
  • Second Major in Entrepreneurship
  • Second Major in Society and Urban System
  • Second Major in Sustainability
  • Students have the option to read minor programme during their course of study.
Field of study
  • Engineering
  • Built Environment
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Coastal protection,
  • Geotechnical Engineering,
  • Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering & Management, and
  • Structural Engineering

Students can opt to take the specialisation from Year 2 onwards.
Certification offered

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

Qualification Requirement
A-Level

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Polytechnic Diploma

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International Baccalaureate Diploma

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NUS High School Diploma

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International and other qualifications

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Internship

Internship duration 20 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3 Semester 2

Internship must be with a company in the industry related to Civil Engineering business area.

Work study option

SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree Programmes (WSDeg) are purposed to enhance students’ readiness for the workplace after graduation by integrating institution-based learning with structured OJT in partnership with employers. Students benefit from greater exposure to the professional work environment, allowing them to learn on the job, acquire and deepen job skills, and cultivate an understanding of real-world practices through multiple internships, culminating in an industry-sponsored WSDeg Final Year Project (FYP). Students can opt-in for the Work-Study Degree Programme in Year 2 Semester 1.

Overseas exposure programme

The duration is about 2 weeks to 1 semester depending on the programme and it is non-compulsory.

Various student exchange and internship opportunities are available in NTU:

  • Summer and Winter Studies (GEM Discoverer)
  • Semester Exchange Programme (GEM Explorer)
  • Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP)
  • Overseas Internship Programme
  • Overseas Community Engagement Projects
  • Students participate in overseas competitions

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Civil Engineer
  • Structural Design Engineer
  • Building and Construction Project Engineer
  • Transportation Engineer
  • Policy Analyst
  • Research Officer
  • Financial Analyst

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.