Civil engineering

History

Throughout its radiant scientific march extending almost for three decades, the Department of Civil Engineering at Isra University has always done its best to continuously contribute to science and knowledge drawing on distinguished, professional and long-experienced faculty in the academic and practical fields. Not only that, but they are prolific where they have their contributions published in renowned international journals.

Ever since its establishment, the Department has been pioneer in adopting academic programs and quality university study plans in various fields of knowledge which comply with the required accreditation criteria. In our incessant attempts to obtain the (ABET), our programs have always meant to graduate engineers equipped with a comprehensive knowledge of the essentials of civil engineering branches, in addition to enjoying leadership spirit and professional ethics to deal with challenges and difficulties encountered in their career. They are also equipped with the ability to integrate with the local, regional and international community. Needless to say that such academic program have been carried out with the use of the latest educational means and technologies supported by practice in the Department's labs which are provided with all needed equipment to carry out experiments. Hence, the Department started a M.Sc. program in Structural Engineering to be a new guiding light for our dear students and contribute to science and knowledge in the HKJ.

The Department has also been keen to instill the theoretical scientific concepts in the student's academic study to meet the needs of the job market. This is done through field training, scientific trips where students visit construction sites. Additionally, the Department makes sure that all latest needed references, textbooks and refereed scientific journals are made available and are periodically updated.

Mission

To push the frontiers of technology in civil engineering, stimulate excellence in carrying out construction projects, and community service.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the Civil Engineering Department of Isra University are listed as follows:

PEO1: Graduates, who wish to pursue professional employment, will obtain a position in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field, and will be successful in that position.
PEO2: Promote leadership skills in their chosen fields, within organizations that require innovative, adaptable, and organized thinkers, and the impact of their engraining-based decisions on the environment and society.
PEO3: Graduates will pursue lifelong learning, professional development, and registration as appropriate for their employers.
PEO4: Graduates will engage in service activities, ethics, quality performance, public policy, and safety, related to their profession.
PEO5: Graduates can take up innovative research projects and conduct investigations of complex Civil Engineering problems using research-based methods.

Students with a high school diploma or its equivalent from outside Jordan can enroll in higher education institutions directly through websites of public and private universities or intermediate community colleges based on their averages. Universities implement the credit hours system, which allows students to choose courses according to their study plan.

Students wishing to enroll in a master's program must hold a bachelor's degree. Furthermore, students who wish to enroll in doctoral programs must hold a master's degree.

In addition, students wishing to enroll in postgraduate programs are required to provide a certificate confirming their English proficiency level in a TOEFL or IELTS exam. They could also demonstrate a certain proficiency level in French or German. Lastly, they could take an English language exam held by the higher education institution they apply in.

In the event that the student fails to prove the required level of English, German or French, or fails the English equivalency exam, they may study a qualifying program in English at the university where they undertake additional six credit hours; he/she must score a minimum grade that varies according to their specialization.

Students can apply for admission to a higher education institution in Jordan through the following:

1. Applying directly to the institution of higher education of their choice. Many higher education institutions in Jordan have online application services or through university service offices; while some institutions accept applications through mail. Each higher education institution determines its own enrollment requirements. Therefore, a prospective student should communicate with the institution they wish to apply to in order to know the specific admission requirements and procedures.
2. Applying directly through the free on-line application
3. Communicate with the Directorate of International Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and apply to any higher education institution