Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Civil and Construction Engineering

A four-year Curtin civil engineering degree in Colombo covering structures, geotechnics, transport and water, accredited by Engineers Australia.

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Awarded by

Curtin University

Next intake: February 2027
LevelBachelors
Duration4 Years
Study modefull-time
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil and Construction Engineering is a Curtin University degree taught at Curtin Colombo over four years of full-time study. It is aimed at students who want to work on the built environment: buildings, bridges, highways, harbours, dams, irrigation, water supply and municipal infrastructure. After a shared first year of engineering mathematics, mechanics, programming and design, the course moves into construction materials, surveying, fluid mechanics, geomechanics and structural analysis. Later years cover steel and reinforced concrete design, transportation engineering and earthworks, hydraulics and hydrology, and project and cost management. In the final year you complete a capstone civil engineering project and a major research project, and you take part in industry experience through work placements or a mix of technical and non-technical activities. Curtin states that the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited in Australia by Engineers Australia. Possible careers listed include civil, construction, geotechnical, site and structural engineer, in sectors such as construction, consulting, contracting, government, mining, transportation and water supply.

Modules

31 modules
Linear algebra and statistics for engineers
Engineering mechanics
Engineering foundations, principles, design and communication
Introduction to scientific data analysis
Sustainability and renewable energy
Calculus for engineers
Fundamentals of programming
Electrical systems
Resources, processing and materials engineering

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Sri Lankan GCE A-Level
  • Complete the GCE Advanced Level with an aggregate of at least 8 points from the best three subjects, excluding General English, sat in one sitting.
  • Points: A*/A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, S/E = 1.
  • An S/E grade in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Combined Mathematics.
  • If Physics or Chemistry was not taken at A-Level, the relevant module must be completed in first year.
London (UK) GCE A-Level

GCE A-Levels from a UK examination authority (Cambridge, Edexcel or equivalent) with the required aggregate, plus evidence of English competency.

Other Routes
  • Successful completion of the Curtin foundation program (Information Technology, Engineering or Business stream).
  • Any other alternative qualification recognised by Curtin University.

English Language Requirement

Option 1

A minimum C grade in GCE O-Level English, or a pass in GCE A-Level General English. Sri Lankan O-Level and A-Level English results must be issued within five years of the application date.

Option 2 (test taken within two years of application)
  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each of Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking.
  • TOEFL iBT: 79 overall (Reading 13, Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21).
  • PTE Academic: 69 overall (59 in Listening and Reading, 59 in Speaking and Writing).

Fees & scholarships

Local students

AUD 5,465per semester

International students

AUD 5,741per semester
Year 1 international fee, 2026 intakes. Later years rise to AUD 5,942, 6,150 and 6,365 per semester; the page states a total of AUD 48,397. Subject to review.

Payment options

Degree fees are published in Australian dollars per semester, with two semesters a year, and apply to degrees completed in Sri Lanka.
Local and international fee rates are listed separately for bachelor's degrees.
Foundation certificates are priced in Sri Lankan rupees: Rs. 475,000 per semester (Rs. 950,000 in total) plus a Rs. 10,000 application fee, as listed for March 2026.
PhD fees are AUD 9,000 per year full-time and AUD 4,500 per year part-time.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

bachelors

Duration

4 Years ยท full-time

Location

Colombo

Fees

AUD 5,465 ยท Local

AUD 5,741 ยท International

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Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

Civil EngineeringEngineering Technology

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