Program Description
The Civil Engineering major prepares graduates to apply knowledge of mathematics through differential equations, calculus-based physics, and chemistry; apply knowledge of four technical areas appropriate to civil engineering: transportation, structures, environment, and project management; conduct civil engineering experiments and analyze and interpret the resulting data; design system, component, or process in more than one civil engineering context; explain basic concepts in management, business, public policy, and leadership; and explain the importance of professional licensure.
Civil Engineering majors study:
- workflow networks
- smart buildings
- unmanned vehicles
- infrastructure security
- organic disaster management networks and sustainable eco-systems
- environmental engineering
- geo-engineering
- structural engineering
- mechanics and materials
- transportation engineering
NYU Abu Dhabi offers six engineering degree programs: General Engineering, Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Each program is designed to create technological leaders with a global perspective, a broad education, and the capacity to think creatively. The uniqueness of the program lies in the integration of invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship into all phases of study. Students enjoy a learning environment conducive to creativity, which is at the heart of tomorrow’s technological innovations and enterprises.
Accreditation
The Civil Engineering program at NYU Abu Dhabi is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, and the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree.
Admissions
New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.
Note: NYU Abu Dhabi has pending changes to this program with their accrediting body, with an anticipated start term of Fall 2024. Because of this, these pages may change after publication.
Program Requirements
Course List
Course |
Title |
Credits |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 6 |
| 0 |
SCIEN-UH 1121EQ | Foundations of Science 1-2: Physics | 1.5 |
SCIEN-UH 1122EQ | Foundations of Science 1-2: Chemistry | 3 |
SCIEN-UH 1123EQ | Foundations of Science 1-2: Biology | 1.5 |
SCIEN-UH 1124C | Foundations of Science 2 Lab: Chemistry | 1 |
SCIEN-UH 1124P | Foundations of Science 1 Lab: Physics | 1 |
ENGR-UH 3130 | Quantitative Synthetic Biology | 4 |
MATH-UH 1012Q | Calculus with Applications to Science and Engineering | 4 |
MATH-UH 1020 | | 4 |
MATH-UH 1022 | | 4 |
MATH-UH 2010 | | 4 |
ENGR-UH 2010Q | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | 2 |
ENGR-UH 2027 | Introduction to Data Analysis for Engineers | 2 |
ENGR-UH 1000 | Computer Programming for Engineers | 4 |
ENGR-UH 1010 | Engineering Ethics | 1 |
ENGR-UH 1021J | Design and Innovation | 2 |
ENGR-UH 2011 | Engineering Statics | 2 |
ENGR-UH 2012 | Conservation Laws in Engineering | 2 |
ENGR-UH 2013 | Digital Logic | 2 |
ENGR-UH 2017 | Numerical Methods | 2 |
ENGR-UH 2019 | Circuits Fundamentals | 2 |
ENGR-UH 2210 | Engineering Dynamics | 2 |
ENGR-UH 2211 | Solid Mechanics | 2 |
ENGR-UH 2212 | Fluid Mechanics | 2 |
ENGR-UH 3120 | Engineering Materials | 2 |
ENGR-UH 3210 | Advanced Solid Mechanics | 2 |
ENGR-UH 3410 | Structural Systems | 2 |
ENGR-UH 3411 | Environmental Engineering | 4 |
ENGR-UH 3412 | Geotechnical Engineering | 4 |
ENGR-UH 3413 | Transportation and Traffic Engineering | 4 |
ENGR-UH 3420 | Project Management | 2 |
ENGR-UH 4433 | Structure and Properties of Civil Engineering Materials | 2 |
| 8 |
| Instrumentation, Sensors, Actuators | |
| Analysis of Chemical and Biological Processes | |
| Finite Element Modeling and Analysis | |
| Applied Machine Learning | |
| Engineering Honors Research | |
| Applied Optimization | |
| Production and Logistics Management | |
| Information Management and Modeling for Construction | |
| Selected Topics in Urban Systems | |
| Mechanics of Composite Materials | |
| 4 |
| Steel Structures Design | |
| Concrete Structures Design | |
| Water and Wastewater Systems Design | |
| Advanced Structural Design and Retrofitting | |
| Foundation Engineering Design | |
| Water Desalination Engineering | |
ENGR-UH 4011 | Senior Design Capstone Project I | 2 |
ENGR-UH 4020 | Senior Design Capstone Project II | 4 |
| 5 |
Total Credits | 130 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, NYU Abu Dhabi Civil Engineering students will possess:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Policies
NYU Policies
University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.
NYU Abu Dhabi Policies
A full list of relevant policies can be found on NYU Abu Dhabi's undergraduate academic policies page.