Department of Civil Engineering

Civil engineering was first established in 2004 E.C. when Adigrat University was founded. The Civil Engineering Department at Adigrat University is committed to developing highly skilled professionals equipped to address the infrastructure and environmental challenges of the 21st century. Established with the mission of fostering academic excellence and innovation, the department emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in civil engineering. It plays a vital role in the university’s vision of contributing to national development through education, research, and community service.

Vision:

• To be a center of excellence in civil engineering education, research, and innovation, producing globally competent and socially responsible engineers who contribute to sustainable development.

Mission

• To impart strong theoretical foundations and practical skills in civil engineering to prepare students for professional success.
• To encourage research, development, and innovation in sustainable infrastructure, materials, and construction technologies.
• To build partnerships with industry and government agencies for knowledge exchange, internships, and real-world project exposure.

Academic Programs

The department offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree program. This program is structured to provide students with a solid foundation in structural, geotechnical, hydraulic and water resources, water supply and environmental engineering, and transportation engineering.

Key Focus Areas & Specializations

Our department offers specialized tracks and research thrusts in the following key areas of civil engineering:

• Structural Engineering: Focusing on the design and analysis of resilient structures, earthquake engineering, and the development of advanced construction materials.
• Geotechnical Engineering:Specializing in soil mechanics, foundation design, slope stability, and Geo-environmental engineering.
• Hydraulic and Water Resources: Addressing challenges in hydrology, hydraulics, and urban drainage infrastructures.
• Water supply and environmental engineering: water supply, wastewater management, sanitation, solid waste management, and environmental protection.
• Transportation Engineering:Covering the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of sustainable and intelligent transportation systems.

Achievements

The Civil Engineering Department has achieved significant milestones in recent years, including the successful graduation of multiple cohorts of civil engineers, active participation in national engineering competitions, and contributions to key infrastructure assessment projects in Ethiopia, the Tigray region. Many of its graduates have gone on to play important roles in both public and private sector infrastructure development.

Leadership Roles

• Department Head – Oversees the overall administrative and academic functions of the department.
• Stream Coordinators – Supervise specific focus areas such as structural engineering, hydraulic and water resources engineering, water supply and environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, highway and transportation engineering, and workshop and laboratory guiding both curriculum implementation.