Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering in Georgian

Program Description

The program was developed in 2022 and is subject to periodic updates.

The program aims to prepare highly qualified civil engineering specialists equipped with broad theoretical knowledge and relevant practical engineering skills. It also develops students’ professional skills for successful careers, enabling them to contribute to public well-being, quality of life and improvements to the built environment.

Program Educational Objectives

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.

Student Outcomes

The Civil Engineering program enables graduates to develop the following abilities:

SO1. Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
SO2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs, considering public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
SO3. Communicate effectively with a broad audience.
SO4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments considering the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
SO5. Function effectively in a team whose members provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
SO6. Develop and conduct appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
SO7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Structure

All students enrolled in the Bachelor’s Program are required to complete 256 ECTS credits in order to be awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

Structure of Civil Engineering Bachelor Program:

Maths, Physics and Chemistry – 66 ECTS (Including 6 ECTS elective from Natural Science)
General Education – 48 ECTS (including 6 ECTS of elective from business administration;)
Major program – 142 ECTS (including 30 ECTS of electives)

Maths, Physics and Chemistry Foundation Courses: 66 ECTS of Foundation Maths, Physics and Chemistry with associated laboratories ensures a good base for continued advanced learning for our civil engineering students.

General Education:
General Education includes courses (48 ECTS) in line with the philosophical direction of Ilia State University including business administration and management and finance module, Practical Course of Georgian for Foreigners / Practical Course of German/English – 24 ECTS

International students must pass both Practical Courses of Georgian; local students must pass Practical Courses of German or English language.

Major Program:

Mandatory courses of Civil Engineering Bachelor program – 112 ECTS (including 6 design ECTS)
Mandatory/elective courses Civil Engineering Bachelor Program – 30 ECTS

Mandatory/elective course choices: Students choose four courses from the following six areas (no more than 1 in each area – this ensures a broad knowledge base that can be further specified in graduate studies).

Water Resourse Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Construction Engineering

Capstone Design Project: During the last semester of study, students must participate in a Senior Capstone Design Project (6 ECTS). The main purpose of the design experience is to prepare students for the real-world challenges in the field of Civil Engineering by exposing them to industry and allowing them to use their developed problem-solving skills to find engineering design solutions to industry problems.

The students will also develop their managerial skills through planning, design and meeting deadlines together with industry participation. Finally, students will improve their communication, presentation and teamwork skills during these practical components of the programme.

Admission Examinations

Applicants must pass the Unified National Examinations and meet the program’s minimum competency thresholds:

English: 40% + 1.
Georgian: the minimum threshold established by the National Assessment and Examinations Center.
Mathematics: 40% + 1, or Physics: 40% + 1.

Teaching Methods

Lectures and Seminars/Written and verbal method;
Laboratory Work;
Practical Work;
Project Work Individually and in Teams.

Note: Specific teaching methods are identified for each individual program component and are listed in relevant syllabi.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates can work in:

Construction of civil and infrastructure facilities, including hydraulic structures, roads, engineering structures, and civil and industrial buildings.
Design and engineering investigation offices working on buildings, roads, bridges, hydraulic structures, retaining walls and foundations.
Engineering consultancy companies.
Construction inspection and expert assessment offices.
Construction and property development companies.
State and municipal institutions, including construction-related departments of city halls, municipalities and ministries.

Graduates may also continue their education at Master’s level.

Curriculum

Catalog of courses

Program Map

Program Enrollment Data

Academic Year	2023-2024	2024-2025	2025-2026
Number of Enrolled Students	8	10	21

Contact Details

Vanda Pirtskhaladze
Quality Assurance Specialist, School of Technology
➳ 3/5 Chavchavadze Avenue, Building B
☏ (+995 32) 222 00 09 (131)
✉ vanda.pirtskhaladze@iliauni.edu.ge

Ana Tchrelashvili
Study Process Coordinator of Digital Technologies Programs
➳ 45 Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue, room T207
☏ (+995 32) 222 00 09 (276)
✉ ana.tchrelashvili@iliauni.edu.ge

Civil Engineering in English

Program Description

The program was developed in 2019 and is subject to periodic updates.

The program prepares highly qualified engineering specialists, focusing on water resources engineering, structural and geotechnical engineering, and transportation engineering.

Ilia State University’s Civil Engineering program prepares students for careers in their chosen specializations through quality teaching, advisory services and student support, helping them gain the knowledge and experience needed to succeed in this demanding field.

The program’s educational objectives are closely linked to the University’s mission to create, transmit and apply new knowledge for the benefit of local and international society. Civil engineering focuses on improving society’s quality of life. The program’s international focus and participation of international staff and students support a high degree of internationalization.

Program Educational Objectives

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.

Student Outcomes

The Civil Engineering program enables graduates to develop the following abilities:

SO1. Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
SO2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs, considering public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
SO3. Communicate effectively with a broad audience.
SO4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments considering the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
SO5. Function effectively in a team whose members provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
SO6. Develop and conduct appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
SO7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Structure

All students enrolled in the Bachelor’s Program are required to complete 252 ECTS credits in order to be awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Structure of Civil Engineering Bachelor Program:

Maths, Physics and Chemistry – 66 ECTS (Including 6 ECTS elective from Natural Science)
General Education – 44 ECTS (including 6 ECTS of elective from business administration; 8 ECTS Management and Finance for future engineers Module)
Major program – 142 ECTS (including 30 ECTS of electives)

Maths, Physics and Chemistry Foundation Courses:
66 ECTS of Foundation Maths, Physics and Chemistry with associated laboratories ensures a good base for continued advanced learning for our civil engineering students.

General Education:
General Education includes courses (44 ECTS) in line with the philosophical direction of Ilia State University including business administration and management and finance module, Practical Course of Georgian for Foreigners / Practical Course of German/English – 12 ECTS

International students must pass both Practical Courses of Georgian; local students must pass Practical Courses of German or English language.

Major Program:

Mandatory courses of Civil Engineering Bachelor program – 112 ECTS (including 6 design ECTS)
Mandatory/elective courses Civil Engineering Bachelor Program – 30 ECTS

Water Resourse Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Construction Engineering

Capstone Design Project:
During the last semester of study, students must participate in a Senior Capstone Design Project (6 ECTS). The main purpose of the design experience is to prepare students for the real-world challenges in the field of Civil Engineering by exposing them to industry and allowing them to use their developed problem-solving skills to find engineering design solutions to industry problems.

Teaching Methods

Lectures and Seminars/Written and verbal method;
Laboratory Work;
Practical Work;
Project Work Individually and in Teams.

Note: Specific teaching methods are identified for each individual program component and are listed in relevant syllabi.

Employment Opportunities

Graduated students can be employed in a variety of organizations related to planning, design, construction, management, maintenance, repair and renewal of infrastructure components such as building, transportation, energy and water systems. The employment scope can include:

Construction management and engineering design of houses and industrial buildings;
Transportation construction and asset management of roads and railways with associated tunnels and bridges, Traffic analysis and transportation planning;
Water supply, sewerage, wastewater treatment and reservoirs design and construction;
Inspection and assessment of existing buildings and strengthening of them;
Public Enterprises such as Municipalities, and government owned infrastructure companies;
Diagnostics and repair of a wide range of engineering equipment (household, medical, military, etc.
Renewable energy systems design and construction management.

Curriculum

Catalog of courses

Program Map

Program Enrollment Data

Academic Year	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025	2025-2026
Number of Enrolled Students	3	12	3	11	9
Citizens of Georgia	2	11	2	7	6
International Students	0	1	1	4	3

Graduation Data

Academic Year /

სასწავლო წელი

2024-2025

2025-2026

Degrees Awarded

კურსდამთავრებულები

Contact Details

Vanda Pirtskhaladze
Quality Assurance Specialist, School of Technology
➳ 3/5 Chavchavadze Avenue, Building B
☏ (+995 32) 222 00 09 (131)
✉ vanda.pirtskhaladze@iliauni.edu.ge

Ana Tchrelashvili
Study Process Coordinator of Digital Technologies Programs
➳ 45 Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue, room T207
☏ (+995 32) 222 00 09 (276)
✉ ana.tchrelashvili@iliauni.edu.ge

Industrial Advisory Board

Director, Infrastructure and Environment — PMCG

School of Technology

Zviad Kharebava

Avto Lomiashvili

Levan Natadze

Sergo Samkharadze