BENG CIVIL ENGINEERING
The BEng Civil Engineering programme at XJTLU provides a theoretically comprehensive and industry-oriented learning experience.
September 2025
Full time
Three or four years
Available
Suzhou
Design School
XJTLU undergraduate students earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally respected University of Liverpool degree.
Knowledge and skills
By the time you graduate from the BEng Civil Engineering programme, you will have:
- ability to critically apply various qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and solving civil engineering problems.
- knowledge and Understanding of strctures, materials, geotechnics and environmental science.
- skills to implement contemporary construction practices in real-world scenarios.
- experience in executing integrated civil and/or architectural design projects.
- familiarity with modern digital technologies (e.g., building information modeling), artificial intelligence and internet of things.
- strong understanding of project management principles.
BEng Civil Engineering Programme equips you with versatile and comprehensive knowledge and skills in Civil Engineering and prepares you well for design, construction and maintenance of the built environment. This fully accredited programme offers you an excellent opportunity to develop a career in Civil Engineering and related disciplines.
Dr Lei Fan
Programme director
Modules
*Programme modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change. XJTLU students are advised to log in to the e-Bridge Portal to view the effectuated module structure.
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers a wide range of courses in the first year, including English for academic purposes (EAP), mathematics and physics, and humanities and social sciences. Click to learn more.
BEng Civil Engineering offered me a fantastic opportunity to develop and enhance my creativity, rigor, and logical thinking. It equipped me with a global perspective, enabling me to approach civil engineering in innovative ways beyond traditional methods. By integrating cutting-edge digital technologies into our courses, I have gained versatile skills for creating novel engineering solutions. I have observed that our students are well-prepared for further studies and successful career development.
Wenlin Fu
BEng Civil Engineering graduate
Careers
Graduates from this programme have a wide range of employment options. Civil engineers are responsible for designing and constructing the infrastructure that forms the backbone of modern life, including bridges, roads, high-rise buildings, water systems, and environmental facilities. You will contribute to the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure, actively addressing challenges such as urbanization and climate change. The programme also offers a strong foundation for further study or a research career with many of our graduates pursuing postgraduate qualifications at some of the world’s top universities.
Overview
The BEng Civil Engineering programme provides a theoretically comprehensive and industry-oriented learning experience to ensure that you graduate prepared for a successful career in this dynamic field.
Civil engineers contribute significantly to the development of society by planning, designing, constructing and managing infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, roads, tunnels, ports, harbours, drainage systems and water treatment plants.
Graduate from a programme accredited by Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), enabling you to become a world-recognised chartered engineer.
Why should I study Civil Engineering at XJTLU?
Comprehensive Education for Career Success
Receive a well-rounded, theory-based, and industry-focused education to support a successful career.
Accreditation for Global Professional Recognition
Graduate from a programme accredited by Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), enabling you to become a world-recognised chartered engineer.
Learning from Leading, Research-Active Faculty
Learn from internationally recognized, research-active faculty who will offer you an exceptional learning experience and opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research projects.
Diverse Career Opportunities Locally and Globally
Gain exposure to diverse career opportunities in various sectors nationally and internationally, working on projects that shape the world around us.
High Success Rates to World Top Universities for Further Study
Increase your chance of advancing to world-renowned universities for further study, evidenced by an exceptional track record of our graduates gaining admission to top universities worldwide.
Accreditation
BEng (Hons) Accredited CEng (Partial)
This degree is accredited as:
1. fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
2. partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). A programme of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the educational base for CEng.
See www.jbm.org.uk for further information and details of Further Learning programmes for CEng..