The laboratories of the department are well-equipped with required materials and equipment. Details of labs are as follows: At present, the computer lab is available with more than 40 computers. All computers are I5 configured in which latest and advanced civil engineering related software are installed. The lab is designed with dedicated and all state-of-the-art facilities in order to engage the students in their off-class timings. Apart from that allied facilities including Printer, Scanner and Internet etc. are also present
BE Civil Engineering
The B.E. Civil Engineering programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the dynamic field of civil engineering. Civil Engineering plays a crucial role in shaping our built environment, encompassing the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure essential to society. From bridges and highways to buildings and water supply systems, civil engineers are at the forefront of creating sustainable and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our modern world.
During this comprehensive programme, students will delve into various disciplines within civil engineering, gaining a solid foundation in core concepts and techniques. They will learn to analyse and design structures, develop sustainable infrastructure, and tackle challenges related to transportation, environmental impact, and urban development. By merging theory with practical applications, students will acquire the necessary skills to become proficient problem-solvers, effective communicators, and ethical professionals in the field.
The programme offers a diverse curriculum that covers key areas such as structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, water resources engineering, and construction management. Students will engage in hands-on projects, laboratory work, and internships to gain valuable real-world experience. Additionally, they will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge software tools, enabling them to simulate and analyse complex engineering scenarios.
Mission
To produce versatile professionals with diverse technical knowledge, leadership skills, and ethical awareness, driving innovation through sustainable solutions, fostering impactful careers through dynamic learning and professional excellence, while also contributing to socioeconomic advancement.
Programme Educational Objectives
To produce graduates equipped with comprehensive technical and professional engineering knowledge, enabling them to effectively incorporate advanced tools and technologies into their investigative procedures.
To empower graduates with their professional development, enabling them to effectively and ethically contribute to all aspects of Civil Engineering society through the design and development of innovative solutions.
To develop graduates with a lifelong learning mindset, strong problem analysis skills, environmental and sustainability considerations, and a dedication to actively contribute to substantial growth in Research and Development.
To develop graduates with strong teamwork and leadership skills, proficiency in project management, communication, and entrepreneurship, and ability to establish meaningful connections with stakeholders.
The mission of the programme is in alignment with the PEOs defined above, as shown in the following table.
| PEO-1 | PEO-2 | PEO-3 | PEO-4 | |
| Programme Mission | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Programme Learning Outcomes
GA1 Engineering Knowledge:
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation to the solution of complex engineering problems.
GA2 Problem Analysis:
An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems, reaching substantiated conclusions using the first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
GA3 Design/Development of Solutions:
An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
GA4 Investigation:
An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way, including a literature survey, the design and conduct of experiments, the analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and the synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.
GA5 Modern Tool Usage:
An ability to create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
GA6 The Engineer and Society:
An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practise and solutions to complex engineering problems.
GA7 Environment and Sustainability:
An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and to demonstrate knowledge of and the need for sustainable development.
GA8 Ethics:
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practise.
GA9 Individual and Team Work:
An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, in multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.
GA10 Communication:
An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
GA11 Project Management:
An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work as a member and/or leader in a team to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
GA12 Lifelong Learning:
An ability to recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in, independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
The PLOs/GAs are appropriately mapped with PEOs as shown in the table below
| PLOs/GAs | PEO 1 | PEO 2 | PEO 3 | PEO 4 |
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| ✔ | |||
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Elective Courses (Non-Engineering)
MS-421 Public Health Engineering |
MS-416 Hazardous & Disaster Management |
MS-417 Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
MS-422 Construction Safety and Risk Management |
MS-423 Contracts and Procurement Management |
Elective Courses (Core Civil Engineering)
CV-425 Building Information Modelling |
CV-447 Applied Hydraulics |
CV-464 Computer Aided Design |
CV-467 Structural Design & Drawing |
CV-438 Masonry Structures |
CV-458 Finite Element Method |
CV-426 Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering |
| (1st Semester) | ||||
| Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | ||
| CS-101 | Introduction to Computing | 2 | + | 1 |
| HS-105 | Functional English | 2 | + | 0 |
| NS-109 | Calculus & Analytical Geometry | 3 | + | 0 |
| HS-106 | Psychology | 2 | + | 0 |
| CV-102 | Fundamentals of Surveying | 3 | + | 1 |
| Sub Total | 14 | + | 3 | |
| Total = | 17 | |||
| (2nd Semester) | ||||
| Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | ||
| EE-109 | Basic Electro Mechanical Engineering | 2 | + | 1 |
| CVE-131 | Surveying & Geo-Informatics | 2 | + | 1 |
| HS-103 | Pakistan Studies | 2 | + | 0 |
| NSC-104 | Engineering Mechanics | 2 | + | 1 |
| NS-113 | Linear Algebra & Differential Equations | 3 | + | 0 |
| CVE-103 | Civil Engineering Materials | 2 | + | 0 |
| Sub Total | 13 | + | 3 | |
| Total = | 16 | |||
| (3rd Semester) | ||||
| Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | ||
| CSC-215 | Civil Engineering Drawing | 2 | + | 1 |
| CV-204 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | + | 1 |
| CV-215 | Mechanics of Solid – I | 3 | + | 1 |
| NS-321 | Numerical Analysis | 3 | + | 0 |
| HS-101 / HS-102 | Islamic Studies / Ethical Behavior* | 2 | + | 0 |
| HS-205 | Law & Ethics | 2 | + | 0 |
| Sub Total = | 15 | + | 3 | |
| 18 | ||||
| (4th Semester) | ||||
| Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | ||
| CVE-261 | Mechanics of Solid – II | 2 | + | 0 |
| CV-232 | Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) | 3 | + | 1 |
| CV-216 | Structural Analysis-I | 3 | + | 0 |
| NS-205 | Engineering Geology | 2 | + | 1 |
| HS-215 | Technical Writing & Presentation Skills | 2 | + | 0 |
| NS-206 | Probability and Statistics | 3 | + | 0 |
| Sub Total = | 15 | + | 2 | |
| Total = | 17 | |||
| (5th Semester) | ||||
| Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | ||
| CVE-333 | Structural Analysis-II | 2 | + | 0 |
| CV-317 | Soil Mechanics – I | 3 | + | 1 |
| CV-362 | Elements of Structural Design | 3 | + | 1 |
| MS-311 | Engineering Economics & Management | 2 | + | 0 |
| CV-318 | Construction Engineering | 2 | + | 1 |
| CS-313 | Quantity Surveying & Costing | 2 | + | 1 |
| Sub Total = | 14 | + | 4 | |
| Total = | 18 | |||
| (6th Semester) | ||||
| Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | ||
| CV-353 | Soil Mechanics – II | 3 | + | 1 |
| CV-354 | Steel Structures | 3 | + | 0 |
| CV-335 | Construction Management | 3 | + | 0 |
| MS-322 | Water Resource Management | 2 | + | 0 |
| CV-334 | Transportation Engineering-I | 3 | + | 1 |
| ARC-311 | Architecture & Urban Planning | 2 | + | 0 |
| Sub Total = | 16 | + | 2 | |
| Total = | 18 | |||
| (7th Semester) | ||||
| Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | ||
| CV-455 | Design of Structures | 3 | + | 0 |
| CVE-456 | Transportation Engineering-II | 2 | + | 0 |
| CV-436 | Irrigation & Drainage Engineering | 3 | + | 0 |
| CV-437 | Environmental Engineering – I | 2 | + | 1 |
| CV-499 | Project | 0 | + | 3 |
| Sub Total = | 10 | + | 4 | |
| Total = | 14 | |||
| (8th Semester) | ||||
| Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | ||
| CV-448 | Traffic Engineering | 2 | + | 0 |
| CV-457 | Environmental Engineering – II | 2 | + | 0 |
| CV-XXX | *CI – Elective Course-I | 2 | + | 0 |
| MS-XXX | *MS – Elective Course | 2 | + | 0 |
| CV-499 | Project | 0 | + | 3 |
| Sub Total = | 8 | + | 3 | |
| Total = | 11 | |||
Computing Laboratory
Surveying and Engineering Mechanics Laboratory:
The Department of Civil Engineering is equipped with modern and latest equipment of Surveying and Leveling in a designated laboratory of Surveying. The laboratory is available with Total Station, Theodolite, Automatic Level, GPS receivers along with the major and minor accessories including chain, tape, ranging rods and alidade. The core area covered in Engineering Mechanics is the study of forces in various models and assemblies including Flywheel, Wheel and differential axle, Inertia calculations, Winch actions and simple Pendulum concepts. The particular lab is also utilized by technology students of other programs due to similarity in course outlines.
Material Testing and Construction Engineering Laboratory
All basic equipment needed for any type of suitable construction is in this laboratory at present. One of the most important features of this laboratory is 2000KN computer generated Universal Testing Machine (UTM) with latest model. The equipment is meant for evaluation of forces like tension, compression, torsion, elongation, shear, rupture etc. along with deterministic approach of results. The lab may also be utilized for commercial purpose in future (subjected to the approval of University).
Environment Engineering Laboratory
Environmental Engineering laboratory of Civil Engineering Department is developed to get along with the physical, biological and chemical properties of water on certain available guidelines, standards and testing procedures. In addition to that, for the first-time laboratory is available with water treatment plant.
Transportation Engineering Laboratory
In order to establish the relationships between norms of Geometric design and Pavement design, Transportation Engineering lab has been developed in department. The laboratory is available with advanced instruments like Abrasion Testing machine, Flash and Fire point apparatus, Marshall Apparatus, Ductility machine, Wheel tracker etc
Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory is developed in Civil Engineering department, which is being utilized for the courses of Soil Mechanics in respective semesters. Dedicated equipment, which is used to test soil bearing capacities are available in lab for practice of students.
Mechanics of Solids and RCC Laboratory
This lab is also intended for number of courses considering structural evaluation of buildings and other related components. The laboratory is being utilized for testing procedures dependent on the properties of Concrete and its associated parameters. Activities for subject Elements of Structural Design are also carried out in this lab.
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
The laboratory of Fluid mechanics is developed in order to analyze the forces and reactions that are governed by water. In this connection, water related structures are designed and analyzed followed by different test procedures. The available and latest main equipment in the laboratory are: Flow channel, Hydraulic bench, Hydrology apparatus etc. Different types of turbines are also available for the water discharge calculations and associated parameters.
Drawing Studio
Drawing studio is meant for Drawing and Drafting works in initial semesters of Civil Engineering program. The studio is equipped with all necessary drawing equipment embedded for each student.
Engineering Geology
Department of Civil Engineering has a dedicated state of the art Engineering Geology Lab in which concerned students may practice initial investigation of Minerals, Rocks and Stones as a prerequisite entity of Soil Mechanics. The material in respective lab includes different types of minerals and rocks, maps and standard scales.
Safety Equipment
The Department is equipped with the availability of safety gadgets for which it is mandatory to use by students and concerned staff during experimentation works in Civil Engineering Laboratories. This will ensure the implementation of safety and security as per ISO standards.
Sports Room
The Sports Room at Link Road Campus is facilitated with Table Tennis, Badminton, Chess, Ludo, Table Soccer, Carrom Board etc. The campus also has a Playground facility.
NCRC
To achieve the set POs the program structure should be as follows. It is in line with the HEC and PEC framework for BS Civil Engineering
| Domain | NCRC | |||
| Name of Course | Total Courses | Total Credit Hours | % | |
| Non-Engineering | Humanities | 7 | 12 | 31% |
| Management Sciences | 3 | 9 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 8 | 21 | ||
| Sub Total | 18 | 42 | ||
| Engineering | Computing | 3 | 9 | 69% |
| Engineering Foundation | 8 | 28 | ||
| Major Based Core (Breadth) | 6 | 20 | ||
| Major Based Core (Depth) | 7 | 24 | ||
| Inter-Disciplinary Engineering Breadth (Electives) | 2 | 7 | ||
| Civil Engineering Project | 1 | 6 | ||
| Industrial Training/Internship (Summer) | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sub Total | 27 | 94 | ||
| Total | 45 | 136 | 100% | |
ZUFESTM
To achieve the set POs the program structure should be as follows. It is in line with the HEC and PEC framework for BS Civil Engineering
| Domain | ||||
| Name of Course | Total Courses | Total Credit Hours | % Overall | |
| Non-Engineering | Humanities | 6 | 12 | 28% |
| Management Sciences | 3 | 6 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | 18 | ||
| Sub Total | 15 | 36 | ||
| Engineering | Computing | 3 | 9 | 72% |
| Engineering Foundation | 8 | 27 | ||
| Major Based Core (Breadth) | 8 | 24 | ||
| Major Based Core (Depth) | 8 | 22 | ||
| Inter-Disciplinary Engineering Breadth (Electives) | 2 | 5 | ||
| Civil Engineering Project | 1 | 6 | ||
| Industrial Training/Internship (Summer) | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sub Total | 30 | 93 | ||
| 45 | 129 | 100% |
Credit Hours Distribution
The Department of Civil Engineering follows NCRC/HEC guidelines for distribution of credit hours between core and elective courses. Any changes to the curriculum are only made after a thorough deliberation in the board of studies (BOS) meetings, which is also attend by external experts. Following table shows the comparative analysis of NCRC and ZUFESTM for Engineering and Non-Engineering domain courses.
| ZUFESTM (Civil Engineering) | ||||
| Domain | Name of Course | Total Courses | Total Credit Hours | % Overall |
| Non-Engineering | Humanities | 6 | 12 | 28% |
| Management Sciences | 3 | 6 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | 18 | ||
| Sub Total | 15 | 36 | ||
| Engineering | Computing | 3 | 9 | 72% |
| Engineering Foundation | 8 | 27 | ||
| Major Based Core (Breadth) | 8 | 24 | ||
| Major Based Core (Depth) | 8 | 22 | ||
| Inter-Disciplinary Engineering Breadth (Electives) | 2 | 5 | ||
| Civil Engineering Project | 1 | 6 | ||
| Industrial Training/Internship (Summer) | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sub Total | 30 | 93 | ||
| Total | 45 | 129 | 100% | |
Program | Eligibility | DAE | %age |
| BE Civil Engineering | Inter (Computer, Pre Engg, Pre Med) , A-level (Phy, Chem, Maths) | i. Architecture ii. Civil iii. Civil with any specialization iv. Environmental v. Land & Mine Surveying | 60 |
Duration of Programme
BE Civil Engineering | 04 Years |
Admission by Migration
Under extraordinary circumstances, the Vice-Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Dean/Chairperson concerned may allow migration of a student from other recognized institutions to the university and vice versa, provided that:-
- The academic councils of the institutions are agreed on the migration of student.
- The courses of studies are equivalent. The credits earned in the previous institution may be permitted to be transferred to other institutions to which the student migrates.
Admission Procedure
Under extraordinary circumstances, the Vice-Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Dean/Chairperson concerned may allow migration of a student from other recognized institutions to the university and vice versa, provided that:-
- Obtain the admission form from the admission office or download from official website of the university.
- Fill the form and attach all the required documents with it and resubmit it to the same office before the last date.
- Eligible applicants have to appears in admission test and an interview, at the time of interview bring the original testimonial for verification.
- Selected candidates shall be notified to submit fee according to the fee schedule within deadlines.
Graduates have the opportunity to embark on entrepreneurial ventures, establishing their own construction firms or consultancy businesses and offering services as contractors and designers.
Graduates can apply their expertise in water resources, contributing to projects involving the construction of dams, barrages, culverts, and other critical infrastructure.
Graduates can make a significant impact by contributing their skills to enhance Irrigation Engineering in underdeveloped regions of Pakistan, improving agricultural productivity and water management.
By collaborating with transportation companies, graduates can conduct vital studies such as traffic management, safety assessments, signage planning, road furniture design, and infrastructure enhancement projects, ensuring smoother and safer journeys.
- Graduates can contribute their knowledge to soil testing laboratories, ensuring the quality and safety of construction projects by analysing soil properties and making recommendations.
Graduates can play a pivotal role in industries related to wastewater treatment and solid waste management, aligning with the scope of projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to promote environmental sustainability and responsible resource management.
| Admission Processing Fees | 2500 |
| Admission Fees | 10,000 |
| Security Deposit (refundable) | 5,000 |
| Student Activity Fee (Per Semester) | 2,000 |
| Semester Reg. Fee (Per semester) | 5,000 |
| First Semester Credit Hours Fee | 17 *4000 |
| Examination Fees 1st Semester | 8,500 |
| Tuition /Semester Credit Hours Fee | 68,000 |
| Miscellaneous Charges | 45,000 |
| Total Fee at the time of admission | 143,500 |
| TUITION FEE | 128,500 |
Note: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian.
The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body.
At the time of admission, selected candidates will be required to deposit fee either under Option 1 or Option 2. Therfore monthly or semester fee will be deposited by students within two weeks of commencement of every semester in advance accoring to the official notification on the notice board. 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.
The students claiming exemptions from any course or courses will be required to pay exemption fee @ Rs. 2,500/- per subject in the beginning of semester.
Fees once deposited are not refundable, except security deposits, for any reason whatsoever.
Scope and Opportunities
The field of Civil Engineering is achieving its high demand with the passage of time and with growing trend. It is an undoubted truth that there is increase in number of development of high rise buildings and infrastructure so it is an immense need to be the part of profession of Civil Engineering in a broader perspective of field specialization. The demand of Civil Engineering is almost equal in its all areas including Construction Management, Traffic or Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Urban Engineering, Coastal & Harbor Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Structural Engineering and Environmental Engineering. The area of Civil Engineering is very broad and linked with industrial development. Some salient features are as follows:
- The students will be able to explore or developed their own construction industries or business as consultants, contractors and designers.
- Imparting their knowledge in water resources area with the development of dams, barrages, culverts etc.
- Strengthen the area of Irrigation Engineering in undeveloped areas of Pakistan.
- To produce and may get along with the transportation firms for traffic management studies, safety and accident studies, signage plans, road furniture and infrastructure improvement plans.
- Students may approach and join hands with the soil testing laboratories.
- Students may play vital role with the industries for waste water treatment and solid waste management in the purview of CPEC.
- Students can engage with the public, private and education sector as well.
Program Educational Objectives
- Graduates having technical and professional engineering knowledge with basic understanding enabling them to synchronize the problems with modern techniques and investigation procedures.
- To produce graduates with professional development in a manner that they successfully and ethically practice in all the related fields of Civil Engineering society.
- Graduates with motivation of lifelong learning and impart the knowledge with design aspects and sustainability and contribute with substantial growth in Research and Development.
- Graduates having strong capability of team work, possessing leadership qualities, focusing Entrepreneurship and connection with stakeholder.
These PEOs are published on the faculty’s webpage. The vision and the mission of the department are consistent with the PEOs defined above. Following table shows the PEOs conformity with the department vision and mission.
| PEO-1 | PEO-2 | PEO-3 | PEO-4 | |
| Department Vision | X | X | X | X |
| Department Mission | X | X | X | X |
Program Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcomes are the knowledge, skills, and capabilities students should possess by the time of graduation. The ZUFEST Electrical Engineering program prepares students to attain the educational objectives by ensuring
- PLO 1: Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of computer science, software engineering fundamentals, applied mathematics, management science and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex software engineering problems.
- PLO 2: Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex software engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using software engineering principles, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
- PLO3: Design/Development of Solutions: An ability to design solutions for complex software engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- PLO 4: Investigation: An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.
- PLO 5: Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
- PLO 6: The Engineer and Society: An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems.
- PLO 7: Environment and Sustainability: An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development goals (SDGs).
- PLO 8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
- PLO 9: Individual and Team Work: An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.
- PLO 10: Communication: ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
- PLO 11: Project Management: ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
- PLO 12: Lifelong Learning: ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.
Elective Courses (Non-Engineering)
The criteria for students seeking admission to BE Civil Engineering are as follows:
- MS-421 Public Health Engineering
- MS-416 Hazardous and Disaster Management
- MS-417 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Elective Courses (Civil Engineering, Core)
- CV-425 Building Information Modeling
- CV-464 Computer Aided Design
- CV-438 Masonry Structures
- CV-447Applied Hydraulics
- CV-467 Structural Design and Drawing
- CV-458 Finite Element Method (FEM)
Length of Degree Program
- Selected candidates shall be notified to submit fee according to the fee schedule within deadlines.
Intake Mechanism
- Selected candidates shall be notified to submit fee according to the fee schedule within deadlines.
Scheme of Studies (1st Semester)
| Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | |||
| CS-101 | Introduction to Computing | 2 | + | 1 | |
| HS-105 | Functional English | 2 | + | 0 | |
| NS-109 | Calculus & Analytical Geometry | 3 | + | 0 | |
| HS-106 | Psychology | 2 | + | 0 | |
| CV-102 | Fundamentals of Surveying | 3 | + | 1 | |
| Sub Total | 14 | + | 3 | ||
| Total = | 17 | ||||
Scheme of Studies (2nd Semester)
| Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | |||
| EE-109 | Basic Electro Mechanical Engineering | 2 | + | 1 | |
| CVE-131 | Surveying & Geo-Informatics | 2 | + | 1 | |
| HS-103 | Pakistan Studies | 2 | + | 0 | |
| NSC-104 | Engineering Mechanics | 2 | + | 1 | |
| NS-113 | Linear Algebra & Differential Equations | 3 | + | 0 | |
| CVE-103 | Civil Engineering Materials | 2 | + | 0 | |
| Sub Total | 13 | + | 3 | ||
| Total = | 16 | ||||
Scheme of Studies (3rd Semester)
| S. No. | Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | ||
| 1 | CSC-215 | Civil Engineering Drawing | 2 | + | 1 |
| 2 | CV-204 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | + | 1 |
| 3 | CV-215 | Mechanics of Solid – I | 3 | + | 1 |
| 4 | NS-321 | Numerical Analysis | 3 | + | 0 |
| 5 | HS-101 / HS-102 | Islamic Studies / Ethical Behavior* | 2 | + | 0 |
| 6 | HS-205 | Law & Ethics | 2 | + | 0 |
| Sub Total = | 15 | + | 3 | ||
| Total = | 18 | ||||
Scheme of Studies (4th Semester)
| S. No. | Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | ||
| 1 | CVE-261 | Mechanics of Solid – II | 2 | + | 0 |
| 2 | CV-232 | Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) | 3 | + | 1 |
| 3 | CV-216 | Structural Analysis-I | 3 | + | 0 |
| 4 | NS-205 | Engineering Geology | 2 | + | 1 |
| 5 | HS-215 | Technical Writing & Presentation Skills | 2 | + | 0 |
| 6 | NS-206 | Probability and Statistics | 3 | + | 0 |
| Sub Total = | 15 | + | 2 | ||
| Total = | 17 | ||||
Scheme of Studies (5th Semester)
| S. No. | Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | ||
| 1 | CVE-333 | Structural Analysis-II | 2 | + | 0 |
| 2 | CV-317 | Soil Mechanics – I | 3 | + | 1 |
| 3 | CV-362 | Elements of Structural Design | 3 | + | 1 |
| 4 | MS-311 | Engineering Economics & Management | 2 | + | 0 |
| 5 | CV-318 | Construction Engineering | 2 | + | 1 |
| 6 | CS-313 | Quantity Surveying & Costing | 2 | + | 1 |
| Sub Total = | 14 | + | 4 | ||
| Total = | 18 | ||||
Scheme of Studies (6th Semester)
| S. No. | Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | ||
| 1 | CV-353 | Soil Mechanics – II | 3 | + | 1 |
| 2 | CV-354 | Steel Structures | 3 | + | 0 |
| 3 | CV-335 | Construction Management | 3 | + | 0 |
| 4 | MS-322 | Water Resource Management | 2 | + | 0 |
| 5 | CV-334 | Transportation Engineering-I | 3 | + | 1 |
| 6 | ARC-311 | Architecture & Urban Planning | 2 | + | 0 |
| Sub Total = | 16 | + | 2 | ||
| Total = | 18 | ||||
Scheme of Studies (7th Semester)
| S. No. | Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | ||
| 1 | CV-455 | Design of Structures | 3 | + | 0 |
| 2 | CVE-456 | Transportation Engineering-II | 2 | + | 0 |
| 3 | CV-436 | Irrigation & Drainage Engineering | 3 | + | 0 |
| 4 | CV-437 | Environmental Engineering – I | 2 | + | 1 |
| 5 | CV-499 | Project | 0 | + | 3 |
| Sub Total = | 10 | + | 4 | ||
| Total = | 14 | ||||
Scheme of Studies (8th Semester)
| Code | Course | Cr. Hr. | |||
| CV-448 | Traffic Engineering | 2 | + | 0 | |
| CV-457 | Environmental Engineering – II | 2 | + | 0 | |
| CV-XXX | *CI – Elective Course-I | 2 | + | 0 | |
| MS-XXX | *MS – Elective Course | 2 | + | 0 | |
| CV-499 | Project | 0 | + | 3 | |
| Sub Total = | 8 | + | 3 | ||
| Total = | 11 | ||||
Computing Laboratory
The laboratories of the department are well-equipped with required materials and equipment. Details of labs are as follows: At present, the computer lab is available with more than 40 computers. All computers are I5 configured in which latest and advanced civil engineering related software are installed. The lab is designed with dedicated and all state-of-the-art facilities in order to engage the students in their off-class timings. Apart from that allied facilities including Printer, Scanner and Internet etc. are also present
Surveying and Engineering Mechanics Laboratory:
The Department of Civil Engineering is equipped with modern and latest equipment of Surveying and Leveling in a designated laboratory of Surveying. The laboratory is available with Total Station, Theodolite, Automatic Level, GPS receivers along with the major and minor accessories including chain, tape, ranging rods and alidade. The core area covered in Engineering Mechanics is the study of forces in various models and assemblies including Flywheel, Wheel and differential axle, Inertia calculations, Winch actions and simple Pendulum concepts. The particular lab is also utilized by technology students of other programs due to similarity in course outlines.
Material Testing and Construction Engineering Laboratory
All basic equipment needed for any type of suitable construction is in this laboratory at present. One of the most important features of this laboratory is 2000KN computer generated Universal Testing Machine (UTM) with latest model. The equipment is meant for evaluation of forces like tension, compression, torsion, elongation, shear, rupture etc. along with deterministic approach of results. The lab may also be utilized for commercial purpose in future (subjected to the approval of University).
Environment Engineering Laboratory
Environmental Engineering laboratory of Civil Engineering Department is developed to get along with the physical, biological and chemical properties of water on certain available guidelines, standards and testing procedures. In addition to that, for the first-time laboratory is available with water treatment plant.
Transportation Engineering Laboratory
In order to establish the relationships between norms of Geometric design and Pavement design, Transportation Engineering lab has been developed in department. The laboratory is available with advanced instruments like Abrasion Testing machine, Flash and Fire point apparatus, Marshall Apparatus, Ductility machine, Wheel tracker etc
Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory is developed in Civil Engineering department, which is being utilized for the courses of Soil Mechanics in respective semesters. Dedicated equipment, which is used to test soil bearing capacities are available in lab for practice of students.
Mechanics of Solids and RCC Laboratory
This lab is also intended for number of courses considering structural evaluation of buildings and other related components. The laboratory is being utilized for testing procedures dependent on the properties of Concrete and its associated parameters. Activities for subject Elements of Structural Design are also carried out in this lab.
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
The laboratory of Fluid mechanics is developed in order to analyze the forces and reactions that are governed by water. In this connection, water related structures are designed and analyzed followed by different test procedures. The available and latest main equipment in the laboratory are: Flow channel, Hydraulic bench, Hydrology apparatus etc. Different types of turbines are also available for the water discharge calculations and associated parameters.
Drawing Studio
Drawing studio is meant for Drawing and Drafting works in initial semesters of Civil Engineering program. The studio is equipped with all necessary drawing equipment embedded for each student.
Engineering Geology
Department of Civil Engineering has a dedicated state of the art Engineering Geology Lab in which concerned students may practice initial investigation of Minerals, Rocks and Stones as a prerequisite entity of Soil Mechanics. The material in respective lab includes different types of minerals and rocks, maps and standard scales.
Safety Equipment
The Department is equipped with the availability of safety gadgets for which it is mandatory to use by students and concerned staff during experimentation works in Civil Engineering Laboratories. This will ensure the implementation of safety and security as per ISO standards.
Sports Room
The Sports Room at Link Road Campus is facilitated with Table Tennis, Badminton, Chess, Ludo, Table Soccer, Carrom Board etc. The campus also has a Playground facility.
NCRC
To achieve the set POs the program structure should be as follows. It is in line with the HEC and PEC framework for BS Civil Engineering
| Domain | NCRC | |||
| Name of Course | Total Courses | Total Credit Hours | % | |
| Non-Engineering | Humanities | 7 | 12 | 31% |
| Management Sciences | 3 | 9 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 8 | 21 | ||
| Sub Total | 18 | 42 | ||
| Engineering | Computing | 3 | 9 | 69% |
| Engineering Foundation | 8 | 28 | ||
| Major Based Core (Breadth) | 6 | 20 | ||
| Major Based Core (Depth) | 7 | 24 | ||
| Inter-Disciplinary Engineering Breadth (Electives) | 2 | 7 | ||
| Civil Engineering Project | 1 | 6 | ||
| Industrial Training/Internship (Summer) | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sub Total | 27 | 94 | ||
| Total | 45 | 136 | 100% | |
ZUFESTM
To achieve the set POs the program structure should be as follows. It is in line with the HEC and PEC framework for BS Civil Engineering
| Domain | ||||
| Name of Course | Total Courses | Total Credit Hours | % Overall | |
| Non-Engineering | Humanities | 6 | 12 | 28% |
| Management Sciences | 3 | 6 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | 18 | ||
| Sub Total | 15 | 36 | ||
| Engineering | Computing | 3 | 9 | 72% |
| Engineering Foundation | 8 | 27 | ||
| Major Based Core (Breadth) | 8 | 24 | ||
| Major Based Core (Depth) | 8 | 22 | ||
| Inter-Disciplinary Engineering Breadth (Electives) | 2 | 5 | ||
| Civil Engineering Project | 1 | 6 | ||
| Industrial Training/Internship (Summer) | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sub Total | 30 | 93 | ||
| 45 | 129 | 100% |
Credit Hours Distribution
The Department of Civil Engineering follows NCRC/HEC guidelines for distribution of credit hours between core and elective courses. Any changes to the curriculum are only made after a thorough deliberation in the board of studies (BOS) meetings, which is also attend by external experts. Following table shows the comparative analysis of NCRC and ZUFESTM for Engineering and Non-Engineering domain courses.
| ZUFESTM (Civil Engineering) | ||||
| Domain | Name of Course | Total Courses | Total Credit Hours | % Overall |
| Non-Engineering | Humanities | 6 | 12 | 28% |
| Management Sciences | 3 | 6 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | 18 | ||
| Sub Total | 15 | 36 | ||
| Engineering | Computing | 3 | 9 | 72% |
| Engineering Foundation | 8 | 27 | ||
| Major Based Core (Breadth) | 8 | 24 | ||
| Major Based Core (Depth) | 8 | 22 | ||
| Inter-Disciplinary Engineering Breadth (Electives) | 2 | 5 | ||
| Civil Engineering Project | 1 | 6 | ||
| Industrial Training/Internship (Summer) | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sub Total | 30 | 93 | ||
| Total | 45 | 129 | 100% | |
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria for students seeking admission to BE Civil Engineering are as follows:
- Minimum 60% marks in HSC (Pre-Engineering Group)/ A-Level or an equivalent qualification / DAE in Civil Technology/Land & Mine Surveying/Architecture with 60% marks in the relevant discipline are required for admission.
- Students are required to appear for a written test and interview.
Admission by Migration
Under extraordinary circumstances, the Vice-Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Dean/Chairperson concerned may allow migration of a student from other recognized institutions to the university and vice versa, provided that:-
- The academic councils of the institutions are agreed on the migration of student.
- The courses of studies are equivalent. The credits earned in the previous institution may be permitted to be transferred to other institutions to which the student migrates.
Admission Procedure
Under extraordinary circumstances, the Vice-Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Dean/Chairperson concerned may allow migration of a student from other recognized institutions to the university and vice versa, provided that:-
- Obtain the admission form from the admission office or download from official website of the university.
- Fill the form and attach all the required documents with it and resubmit it to the same office before the last date.
- Eligible applicants have to appears in admission test and an interview, at the time of interview bring the original testimonial for verification.
- Selected candidates shall be notified to submit fee according to the fee schedule within deadlines.
| Admission Processing Fees | Admission Fees | Security Deposit (refundable) | Student Activity Fee (Per Semester) | Semester Reg. Fee (per semester) |
| 2,500.00 | 10,000.00 | 5,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| First Semester Credit Hours Fee | Examination Fees | First Semester Credit Hours Fee | Transportation charges mandatory North To link Road Campus | Total Fee at the time of admission |
| 17 *4000 | 8,500.00 | 68,000.00 | 30,000.00 | 128,500.00 |
Note: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian.
The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body.
At the time of admission, selected candidates will be required to deposit fee either under Option 1 or Option 2. Therfore monthly or semester fee will be deposited by students within two weeks of commencement of every semester in advance accoring to the official notification on the notice board. 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.
The students claiming exemptions from any course or courses will be required to pay exemption fee @ Rs. 2,500/- per subject in the beginning of semester.
Fees once deposited are not refundable, except security deposits, for any reason whatsoever.