Department Of Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering has been in existence since the inception of VSSUT, BURLA in 1956 and is producing high quality technical manpower needed by industry, R&D organizations, and academic institutions. The departmental activities embrace Planning, Design, Construction and Management. The department is AICTE accredited for 5 years from 2006. With the extension of U.G.C. sponsored academic autonomy to the institute upto 2012, the syllabi of the department has tremendously augmented with many advanced courses.The Department offers B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering and M.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering with five specializations, i.e., Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering and Transportation Engineering and Ph.D degrees.

The academic activities of the Department emphasizes deep understanding of fundamental principles, development of creative ability to handle the challenges of Civil Engineering, and the analytical ability to solve problems which are interdisciplinary in nature. The Department also encourages its students to engage in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, essential for development, nurturing of team spirit, and developing organizational skills. The faculty members of the department are involved in high quality research and consultancy activities, and they continue to enjoy academic leadership role in the state and the country. Many of the faculty members have received advanced degrees and/or training from reputed institutions in India and abroad. Many of our alumni hold prestigious positions in leading academic institutions, industry and government in different countries all over the world.

Vision

The Civil Engineering Department will excel in undergraduate and graduate instruction, in research in all sub-areas of civil engineering, and in service to the society consistent with the vision of the University. The Department will make significant contributions to the economic development of the state, region and nation and thus, improving the quality of life.

Mission
The mission of the Department of Civil Engineering is to provide quality education to prepare nationally competitive undergraduate students for a successful career in civil engineering; to provide advanced skills and knowledge in state-of-the-art research and design in subareas of civil engineering for graduate students; and to provide service to the university, engineering profession and the society.

Courses Offered

=> Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech)
=> Master Of Technology (M.Tech)
=> Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)