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IOE Purwanchal CampusTathali · Bhaktapur

Tribhuvan University · Institute of Engineering

Design the systems people trust every day.

Learn to read land, test materials and design structures, transport and water systems for Nepal’s real terrain, monsoon and seismic conditions.

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Admission guidance open · formal admission follows the IOE result

Civil engineering professional wearing a safety helmet and high-visibility vest
Civil engineering students using surveying equipment on campus
From the courseSurveying practice turns measurements, uncertainty and teamwork into decisions about real ground.
Award
BCE
Duration
4 years
Study mode
Full time
Seats
96
Campus
Tathali
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01 · Decide

Is civil engineering right for you?

A broad engineering degree for students who want to combine analytical design with field observation, materials, construction and public infrastructure.

This may fit you if

  • You enjoy mathematics, physics and practical problem-solving.
  • You want work that moves between drawings, laboratories and real sites.
  • You care about how buildings, roads and water systems perform over decades.

Be ready for

Civil engineering is not only architecture or site supervision. Expect structural analysis, fluids, soils, surveying, technical reporting and sustained mathematical work.

Minimum entry path

Eligibility at a glance

  • +2 Science or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
  • At least 45% aggregate, or grade C in each required subject
  • A related engineering diploma is also eligible under current IOE rules
  • A valid IOE entrance score is required for formal admission
Ask admissions to check your qualification

Fees and scholarship

Use a dated fee sheet, not an old number.

Ask for the current total, payment schedule, university charges and written scholarship conditions. ICE advertises 50–100% merit scholarships; availability varies by intake and result.

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02 · Experience

Learn the discipline as a sequence, not a gallery.

Each stage below connects a real learning setting to the judgement it is meant to develop.

Students working together with a total station during survey camp
From the courseField teams learn to set up, observe, record and verify rather than treating survey data as a black box.

01

Read the ground

Before a structure rises, the site has to speak.

Surveying teaches you to turn coordinates, levels and observations into a dependable picture of a place. You learn why a small measurement error can shape an entire project—and why field notes, instrument checks and team communication matter.

  • Surveying instruments
  • Field notes and error control
  • Terrain and site interpretation
A civil engineering materials testing machine in the laboratory
From the courseTesting makes strength, deformation and failure observable—and makes design assumptions accountable.

02

Test what carries the load

Materials stop being abstract when the machine starts.

Concrete, steel, soil and masonry behave differently under stress. Laboratory work connects equations to visible failure, helping you judge strength, variability, safety and the limits of a specification before those choices reach a site.

  • Materials testing
  • Soil and foundation behaviour
  • Evidence-based design choices
Civil engineering students presenting and discussing a project model
From the courseProject reviews make reasoning visible: assumptions, trade-offs and details have to survive questions.

03

Design for consequence

A drawing becomes a beam, a road or a water system.

Later study brings structures, transport, water, geotechnics, costing and project management together. Projects ask you to defend not just whether a solution works, but whether it is buildable, responsible and clear enough for other people to use.

  • Integrated design
  • Cost and constructability
  • Professional communication

03 · Curriculum

Four years, with a reason for the order.

The sequence moves from scientific foundations to analysis, civil systems and an integrated final-year project. Open each year to see the indicative progression.

01Year 1Engineering foundations

Build the mathematical, scientific, computing and drawing language used across engineering.

Semester 1

  1. Engineering Mathematics I
  2. Computer Programming
  3. Engineering Drawing I
  4. Engineering Physics
  5. Applied Mechanics
  6. Civil Engineering Materials

Semester 2

  1. Engineering Mathematics II
  2. Engineering Chemistry
  3. Engineering Drawing II
  4. Applied Mechanics (Dynamics)
  5. Workshop Technology
  6. Engineering Geology
02Year 2Structures, fluids, surveying and soil

Connect mechanics and mathematics to the behaviour of sites, structures and flowing water.

Semester 3

  1. Engineering Mathematics III
  2. Strength of Materials
  3. Fluid Mechanics
  4. Surveying I
  5. Building Technology

Semester 4

  1. Numerical Methods
  2. Theory of Structures I
  3. Hydraulics
  4. Surveying II
  5. Probability & Statistics
  6. Soil Mechanics
03Year 3Core civil systems and survey camp

Study water, transport, foundations and structural systems while applying surveying in the field.

Semester 5

  1. Theory of Structures II
  2. Water Supply Engineering
  3. Transportation Engineering I
  4. Engineering Hydrology
  5. Concrete Technology & Masonry

Semester 6

  1. Design of Steel & Timber Structures
  2. Foundation Engineering
  3. Sanitary Engineering
  4. Transportation Engineering II
  5. Irrigation & Drainage
  6. Survey Camp
04Year 4Professional design and major project

Integrate design, economics, management and professional practice in a substantial project.

Semester 7

  1. Design of RCC Structures
  2. Hydropower Engineering
  3. Estimating & Costing
  4. Project Engineering
  5. Engineering Economics
  6. Elective I

Semester 8

  1. Construction Project Management
  2. Engineering Professional Practice
  3. Elective II
  4. Major Project

Indicative curriculum only. Tribhuvan University and the Institute of Engineering are authoritative for the official syllabus and revisions.

04 · Practice

Practice is part of the argument.

Field and laboratory work should not sit beside theory as decoration. It is where you test whether your measurements, assumptions and calculations can support a defensible engineering decision.

01Surveying & geomatics
02Materials testing
03Hydraulics & fluid mechanics
04Soil & geotechnical testing
05Structures
06CAD and project studio
Civil engineering students continuing survey fieldwork in rainy conditions
From the courseReal conditions introduce the variables a neat classroom problem cannot: weather, access, visibility and time.
Civil engineering students taking measurements during campus practice
From the courseA professional habit starts early: measure carefully, record clearly, verify before deciding.

05 · Direction

A degree opens paths. Your evidence chooses the next one.

A civil degree can lead toward design, construction, water, transport, hydropower, public infrastructure or further specialisation. The first job title matters less than the evidence you build: sound fundamentals, field judgement and clear project work.

  • Site or construction engineer
  • Structural design
  • Hydropower and irrigation
  • Transport and municipal infrastructure
  • Consultancy and supervision
  • Postgraduate specialisation

06 · Admissions

Turn interest into a checked decision.

Admissions should help you verify fit, eligibility and cost before asking you to commit.

  1. 01
    Check your entry route

    Share your qualification and IOE status for a direct eligibility answer.

  2. 02
    Get the current numbers

    Request the dated fee sheet, payment schedule and scholarship terms.

  3. 03
    See the learning environment

    Arrange a visit and bring the questions that matter to your family.

  4. 04
    Apply after verification

    Formal admission follows the published IOE process and result.

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07 · Questions

What students usually need to know next.

Do I need prior experience with surveying or CAD?

No. The degree begins with engineering foundations and introduces the tools progressively. Curiosity, mathematical readiness and willingness to practise are more important than prior software or instrument experience.

Is the curriculum shown here final?

It is an indicative year-by-year guide based on the current IOE structure. Tribhuvan University and the Institute of Engineering remain the authority for the official syllabus, subject codes and any revisions.

How do I get the current fee sheet?

Request the dated fee sheet from the admissions team. They will explain the current intake, payment schedule, scholarship conditions and any university charges before you make a decision.

Can I visit before applying?

Yes. Ask admissions to arrange a campus visit so you can see relevant learning spaces, discuss eligibility and bring a parent or guardian if you prefer.

Are scholarships available?

ICE advertises merit scholarships ranging from 50% to 100%. Availability and continuation conditions depend on the intake, results and published college policy, so confirm the terms in writing with admissions.

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