The Department of Civil Engineering was established in 1995. The total enrolment in the 4-year B.Sc. program is over 1000.
There are now thirty-seven (37) full-time faculty members including eight (8) Professors. Moreover, thirteen (13) faculty members are on higher study leave. In addition, there are two (2) part-time faculty members.
The Department of Civil Engineering has established eight (8) laboratories with sophisticated equipment on the university campus.
The main aim and objectives of this department are to offer program covering all important branches and disciplines of Civil Engineering. The department covers a wide range of course curriculum and well-equipped laboratory facilities. The B.Sc. degree offered by the Department of Civil Engineering at AUST has been officially recognized by the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB). Since the inception of the Civil Engineering Department, more than thirty (30) batches have graduated with Bachelor’s Degree. A number of Graduates of this department are pursuing higher studies in Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) as well as in different countries of the world. Some of them are working in the reputed consulting and construction firms of the Country. Several graduates have already got Ph.D. and M. Sc. degrees from universities of different countries and are working abroad.
The Department is actively involved in the activities of the national and international engineering professional bodies. Apart from the academic programs, the department organizes the comprehensive training on computer-aided design, drawing and project management through Centre for Extension Service of the University. Moreover, the department is planning to offer materials testing and consulting services by using its laboratories equipped with highly sophisticated and modern equipment and highly qualified and experienced faculty members. The Department arranges field visit, study tour, seminars, and programs on extracurricular activities.