Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) – University of Lahore – Lahore

Course Name:    Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE)

Overview

Master of Science in Civil Engineering is designed to produce graduates with enhanced knowledge in the fields of:

1. Structural Engineering

2. Geotechnical Engineering

3. Hydraulics and Irrigation Engineering

4. Environmental Engineering

The degree program focuses on providing skills required in different fields of Civil Engineering. The students will study eight subjects consisting of four from each core and elective courses in addition to a six credit hours research thesis mentioned in the curriculum approved by the academic council.

The programme shall have a minimum of three year supervised study period that may be extended to a maximum of seven years towards successful completion of all requirements and award of the Master’s Degree. Under the programme, student is required to undertake minimum of a 24 credit hours of courses work and 6 credit hours of research depending upon the area of specialization thus making a total of minimum 30 credit hours while maximum of 6 credit hours shall be allowed per semester. The duration of the semester would be 16 to 18 weeks.

Number of Semesters:    4

Requirements

Minimum CGPA of 2.5 in semester system or 60% marks in Annual system in BSc Civil Engineering for all four disciplines. However for the Environmental Engineering programme, students with Bachelor degree in engineering from other disciplines such as environmental, chemical and other related may be considered on case-by-case basis

Minimum Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) score 50%

Passing written entry exam

Successful interview.

Course Duration:     2 years

How to apply:

The University of Lahore (UOL) always believes in attaining higher standards of education. As per HEC requirement, after a complete admission process, a student is enrolled in the university. The University of Lahore admits students whose educational background is sound and who can achieve success in higher education. Applications received for admission in various programmes are reviewed by the concerned departments. The applicants are required to give admission test and interview. The final merit is determined on the basis of past academic performance, score obtained in the admission test and performance in the interview.

Application for admission shall be entertained only on a prescribed form, which is part of the prospectus. Applications received through “e mail’ shall be entertained only if they are followed by a pay order in the name of The University of Lahore and should reach UOL up to last date announced for the admission. Admission shall be granted on the basis of eligibility criteria mentioned for each programme and after passing the admission test & interview arranged by the admission committee of the department.

Applicants, who have appeared in inter / degree level or pre-requisite level examination prescribed for admission in a programme and are awaiting results will be allowed to apply for admission, but they will be given admission only after they have submitted the attested copies of their certificates / degrees within three weeks of commencement of the semester. They will also be required to submit an undertaking that they understand the rules/ policy of the admissions and that if they fail to submit the required documents within the prescribed time, they will not be given admission.

For eligibility criteria reference may be made to each relevant programme / degree.

Each successful applicant will be issued “Admission Letter” by the concerned department.

Director Admissions and Planning, Admission Office

+92 42 111-865-865 (ext.: 2176)

Admission In-charge (New Campus)

+92 42 111-865-865 (ext.: 2177)

Admission In-charge (Old Campus)

+92 42 111-865-865 (ext.: 1235)

Curriculum:

The details of core and elective courses in each of the four programs in Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) are given below: