Mission of the Program: The mission of the Civil Engineering at Ilia State University is to prepare our students for careers in their chosen area of specialisation. As such, the program aims to provide quality instruction, advisory services and student support to ensure students achieve their goals and gain the knowledge and experience required to succeed in the demanding field of civil engineering.

The Program Educational Objectives of the Civil Engineering program are closely aligned with Ilia University’s mission of advancing science to the benefit of society locally and internationally. This is especially true in a people serving profession such as civil engineering which is entirely focused on bettering the standard of living of society at large. With an internationalised focus and teaching in English language with the aim to involve both local and international students in the program, we hope for a high level of internationalisation and future cooperation between the graduates across borders.

This program focuses on the delivery of interdisciplinary courses to create well rounded holistic thinkers, problem solvers and future leaders in the civil engineering fields of water, transport, structural and geotechnical engineering. To complement the interdisciplinary learning promoted by this program, students will have the ability to take business administration courses to acquire managerial skills that are instrumental to a successful professional career.

Within the programme, fundamental courses in maths, physics, chemistry and additional natural science electives build to later courses in engineering design. The program is structured to ensure adequate incremental practical and theoretical knowledge in the field of Civil Engineering. Programme graduates will be competitive professionals in Georgia or abroad in areas of project and engineering design and management.

They will also be able to continue their education at the master level of studies. In addition, the programme is oriented towards the development of transferable skills such as effective oral and written communication in at least one other non-native speaking language so as to develop multicultural awareness. We expect that our graduates will use these skills in whichever sector they consider advancing their careers, whether it be in the private, government or educational sector.

Program Educational Objectives: Graduates of the Ilia University Civil Engineering Program will meet the following Program Educational Objectives: PEO 1: Graduates apply fundamental and advanced civil engineering knowledge to analyze, design, and manage engineering projects in accordance with national and international standards. PEO 2: Graduates establish professional practice as civil engineers in national or international settings or pursue advanced graduate studies, demonstrating continuous professional development and adaptability to evolving industry needs.

PEO 3: Graduates perform effectively as practicing civil engineers in industry or public agencies, demonstrating professional responsibility, effective communication, and the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.