Which universities offer civil engineering in Saudi Arabia?
| University | City | Type | Programme name |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Civil Engineering1 |
| King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Dhahran | public | Civil and Environment Engineering2 |
| Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Civil Engineering3 |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Civil Engineering4 |
| University of Prince Mugrin | Madinah | private | Civil Engineering5 |
The table lists universities whose official page names civil engineering outright. For the courses and the job market, read the civil engineering major guide.
How does King Abdulaziz University teach civil engineering?
At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH6, civil engineering runs as "Civil Engineering" inside the Faculty of Engineering1, alongside Chemical Engineering and Electrical Engineering (Biomedical). If civil engineering does not suit you after year one, KAU has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals teach civil engineering?
At KFUPM, a public university in Dhahran since 1383 AH6, civil engineering runs as "Civil and Environment Engineering" inside the College of Design and Built Environment2, alongside Architectural Engineering and Construction Management and Architecture and City Design. If civil engineering does not suit you after year one, KFUPM has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Majmaah University teach civil engineering?
At Majmaah University, a public university in Majmaah since 1426 AH6, civil engineering runs as "Civil Engineering" inside the College of Engineering3, alongside Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. If civil engineering does not suit you after year one, Majmaah University has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Taibah University teach civil engineering?
At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH6, civil engineering runs as "Civil Engineering" inside the College of Engineering4, alongside Architecture and Communications Engineering. If civil engineering does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does University of Prince Mugrin teach civil engineering?
At UPM, a private university in Madinah since 20177, civil engineering runs as "Civil Engineering" inside the College of Engineering5, alongside Architectural Engineering and Electrical Engineering. The UPM fee table prices this civil engineering degree at SR 323,200 for the whole degree over 137 credit hours5. If civil engineering does not suit you after year one, UPM has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.
What mistakes should you avoid before applying for civil engineering?
- Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Civil Engineering" and "Civil and Environment Engineering", so read the study plan before you compare.
- Public civil engineering seats at KAU, KFUPM, Majmaah University and Taibah University go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
- If civil engineering is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.