Civil Engineering

Overview

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering at Kathmandu University is a 4-year undergraduate program focused on designing, constructing, and maintaining infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, dams, and water systems. It also includes specialization areas like hydropower engineering.

  • Course Info

    Affilation Kathmandu University (KU)
    Duration 4 Years
    Institute Type College
    Average Fees Incurred Around NPR 9.5–10 Lakhs total
    Average Salary Offered NPR 25,000 – 60,000 per month (freshers in Nepal)
    Employment Roles
    • Civil Engineer
    • Structural Engineer
    • Site Engineer
    • Hydropower Engineer
    • Transportation Engineer
    • Project Manager
  • Admission Criteria

    • +2 Science or equivalent
    • Minimum required marks (around second division / GPA criteria)
    • Must pass KUCAT entrance exam
    • Admission based on merit (rank)

     

  • Salient Features

    • Focus on infrastructure development and construction
    • Includes lab work, fieldwork, and project work
    • Internship and practical exposure
    • Specialization in areas like hydropower, structural, transportation
    • Final year project
    • Industry-relevant curriculum

     

  • Eligibility

    • +2 Science (Physics and Mathematics compulsory)
    • Minimum required GPA/marks
    • Must pass KUCAT entrance exam
  • Job Prospectus

    Graduates can work in hydropower industries, construction companies, government organizations, NGOs/INGOs, consulting firms, and research sectors.

  • Curricular Structure

    First Year: Mathematics, Physics, Programming, Engineering Basics
    Second Year: Mechanics, Surveying, Materials, Fluid Mechanics
    Third Year: Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation, Hydropower
    Fourth Year: Advanced subjects, electives, internship, final project

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