Civil engineers play a crucial role in developing sustainable cities by providing essential solutions in housing, transportation, clean water, sanitation, and protecting coastlines from rising sea levels.
The Civil Engineering programme offers a unique engineering education that equips our students to address the challenges of sustainability in future cities, while preparing them for careers related to urban infrastructure and solutions.
At NTU-CEE, you will be prepared to join the next generation of innovators who are creating smarter urban infrastructures and shaping a more resilient and sustainable future for society. We are #3 in Asia and #9 in the world for Civil & Structural Engineering, according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Applicants are expected to fulfil these minimum subject requirements.
| Institution | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Students with outstanding ‘A’ Level, IB, NUS High School Diploma, or Polytechnic Diploma results may qualify for exemptions from selected first-year courses (up to three for pre-university qualifications).
The BDE can be used for a Second Major, Minor, Specialization, Work-Study programme, MOOCs, or any electives (including additional Major Prescribed Electives). Students will also have the opportunity to complete a full-semester internship with an industrial firm for practical learning experience.
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) is a full-time direct honours four-year programme.
Students can acquire multiple skills and broader knowledge beyond what their major discipline may provide through minor programmes. There are more than 45 minors available in NTU.
A Second Major programme provides students with a breadth of exposure and is also designed to offer greater depth of study in an additional discipline compared to a minor.
More information on Second Major
In Year 3 & 4, students are to gain deeper expertise in their chosen field and enhance the value of their degree.
More information on Specialisation
| Academic Unit Requirement | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (Core + Major PE) | 80 + 3 | ||
| Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) – Common Core | 14 | ||
| Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) – Professional Series | 16 | ||
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) – Care, Serve, Learn | 3 | ||
| Broadening and Deepening Electives (BDE) | 20 | ||
| Total | 136 | ||
Graduates can look forward to diverse career opportunities in various engineering fields focused on infrastructure development and urban solutions. These careers are designed to tackle society's most pressing challenges while utilizing advanced technologies to meet societal needs in an environmentally sustainable way.
Our graduates are employed in roles such as:
The programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) through its Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB). IES is the Singapore signatory of the Washington Accord - an international agreement that evaluates the degree to which engineering academic programmes equip their graduates with the skills required for practising engineering at the professional level.
