You may enjoy it if
- You enjoy mathematics, physics and practical problem-solving.
- You want work that moves between drawings, laboratories and real sites.
- You care about how buildings, roads and water systems perform over decades.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering · TU / IOE
Learn to survey land, test materials and design safer structures, roads and water systems for Nepal.
- Duration
- 4 years
- Structure
- 8 semesters
- Seats
- 96
- Study
- Full time
Start with fit
Is Civil Engineering right for you?
A broad engineering degree for students who want to combine analytical design with field observation, materials, construction and public infrastructure.
Know this before choosing
Civil engineering is not only architecture or site supervision. Expect structural analysis, fluids, soils, surveying, technical reporting and sustained mathematical work.
What you will learn
Three connected ways of thinking.
Civil Engineering moves from understanding a place, to testing what will carry the load, to designing systems that can be built and maintained.
01 · Measure
Surveying and site understanding
Learn to read levels, coordinates and terrain before a design reaches the ground.
- Surveying
- Geomatics
- Field notes
02 · Test
Structures, soil and materials
See how concrete, steel and soil behave, then use evidence to make safer choices.
- Structures
- Materials
- Foundations
03 · Design
Water, roads and infrastructure
Bring analysis, construction, transport and water systems into buildable solutions.
- Hydraulics
- Transport
- Project design
The four-year journey
Each year adds a clearer engineering responsibility.
Open a year for its representative subjects. The official TU/IOE syllabus remains the authority.
01Year 1Engineering foundations
Build the mathematical, scientific, computing and drawing language used across engineering.
Semester 1
Engineering Mathematics I · Computer Programming · Engineering Drawing I · Engineering Physics
Semester 2
Engineering Mathematics II · Engineering Chemistry · Engineering Drawing II · Applied Mechanics (Dynamics)
02Year 2Structures, fluids, surveying and soil
Connect mechanics and mathematics to the behaviour of sites, structures and flowing water.
Semester 3
Engineering Mathematics III · Strength of Materials · Fluid Mechanics · Surveying I
Semester 4
Numerical Methods · Theory of Structures I · Hydraulics · Surveying II
03Year 3Core civil systems and survey camp
Study water, transport, foundations and structural systems while applying surveying in the field.
Semester 5
Theory of Structures II · Water Supply Engineering · Transportation Engineering I · Engineering Hydrology
Semester 6
Design of Steel & Timber Structures · Foundation Engineering · Sanitary Engineering · Transportation Engineering II
04Year 4Professional design and major project
Integrate design, economics, management and professional practice in a substantial project.
Semester 7
Design of RCC Structures · Hydropower Engineering · Estimating & Costing · Project Engineering
Semester 8
Construction Project Management · Engineering Professional Practice · Elective II · Major Project
Practical learning
Measure it. Test it. Explain what the result means.
Fieldwork and laboratories are where a neat calculation meets weather, equipment, material variation and teamwork.
- Surveying & geomatics
- Materials testing
- Hydraulics & fluid mechanics
- Soil & geotechnical testing
- Structures
- CAD and project studio
Where it can lead
Choose a direction through the work you can show.
A civil degree can lead toward design, construction, water, transport, hydropower, public infrastructure or further specialisation. The first job title matters less than the evidence you build: sound fundamentals, field judgement and clear project work.
- Site or construction engineer
- Structural design
- Hydropower and irrigation
- Transport and municipal infrastructure
- Consultancy and supervision
- Postgraduate specialisation
Admissions
Check the essentials before you apply.
Confirm your eligibility, current fee sheet and scholarship conditions in writing for the 2083/84 intake.
- Entry route
- +2 Science or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
- Entrance
- Valid IOE entrance score and published admission process
- Scholarships
- Merit support is intake- and result-dependent; request current terms
Questions students ask
Clear answers before a four-year decision.
Do I need prior experience with surveying or CAD?
No. The degree begins with engineering foundations and introduces the tools progressively. Curiosity, mathematical readiness and willingness to practise are more important than prior software or instrument experience.
Is the curriculum shown here final?
It is an indicative year-by-year guide based on the current IOE structure. Tribhuvan University and the Institute of Engineering remain the authority for the official syllabus, subject codes and any revisions.
How do I get the current fee sheet?
Request the dated fee sheet from the admissions team. They will explain the current intake, payment schedule, scholarship conditions and any university charges before you make a decision.
Can I visit before applying?
Yes. Ask admissions to arrange a campus visit so you can see relevant learning spaces, discuss eligibility and bring a parent or guardian if you prefer.
Are scholarships available?
ICE advertises merit scholarships ranging from 50% to 100%. Availability and continuation conditions depend on the intake, results and published college policy, so confirm the terms in writing with admissions.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering