Civil Engineering

Welcome Message

It is with great pleasure that I welcome all staff, students, prospective students, industry partners, national and international collaborators, and visitors to the Department of Civil Engineering at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria. As a hub of academic excellence and innovative research, our department is committed to shaping the future of civil engineering through rigorous training, state-of-the-art facilities, and impactful collaborations.

The Department of Civil Engineering offers a dynamic and comprehensive curriculum that spans multiple disciplines, including Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering, Highway & Transportation Engineering, Construction Management, and Earthquake Engineering, among others. These specializations are designed to equip our students with cutting-edge knowledge and practical expertise that meet global standards. Our commitment to excellence is further reflected in our state-of-the-art laboratories and modern teaching environment, providing students with hands-on experience in solving real-world engineering challenges.

As a World Top 2% Scientist and recipient of the Elsevier/Stanford University Outstanding Researcher Award, I take pride in leading a department that fosters innovation, interdisciplinary research, and strong industry partnerships. Our faculty members are distinguished scholars and professionals dedicated to mentoring the next generation of engineers, while our collaborations with national and international institutions ensure that our research contributes to global advancements in civil engineering.

To our esteemed students and prospective students, you are entering a department that not only prioritizes academic excellence but also encourages creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills essential for addressing modern infrastructural and environmental challenges. To our industry partners and research collaborators, we look forward to strengthening our alliances as we work together to develop sustainable engineering solutions. And to our visitors, we invite you to explore and engage with the wealth of knowledge and innovation that define our department.

I warmly welcome you all to the Department of Civil Engineering at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Together, let us build the future of engineering with knowledge, passion, and excellence.

 

Kennedy C. Onyelowe, PhD

Ag. HoD, Department of Civil Engineering,

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria

 

Objectives of the Department

The philosophy of the Civil Engineering Department, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike is to produce graduates of high academic standard with adequate practical and theoretical background of immediate value to the industry and the nation in general. This will help to meet up with the national goals and objectives of industrialization and self-reliance.

Therefore the programme is geared towards:

1.                 The development of a thorough practices in-training

2.                 Early broad-based training in general Engineering and Technology.

3.                 Practical application of engineering, technology and manufacturing process.

4.                 Close association of the programme with industries in the country.

These include:

a)     Common foundation years at 100 and 200 levels for all engineering students.

b)    Workshop practice, technology, laboratory work and tutorials.

c)     Design projects with bias towards local applications.

d)    Broad-based engineering and interaction between students and professionals.

e)     Project in the final year on which the student works alone under supervision in specific areas of civil engineering.

f)      Special skills and in-depth study in a particular area of the programme through optional courses or electives.

g)     Adequate knowledge in the areas of engineering Management, economics and Law.

h)    Six months of supervised industrial training during the second semester of the fourth year.

i)       The development of entrepreneurial skills in students.

 The academic programme has been planned to offer challenges and to encourage the Development of ingenuity and originality in the student.  The corner stone of this is an early grounding in the basic engineering sciences and a strong emphasis in Applied Design in the later years.