Look around you - roads, bridges, buildings, water systems. All of that came from the wondrous inner workings of a civil engineer’s mind.
Yes, behind every beam and blueprint is a civil engineer with the vision to imagine it, the skill to design it, and the grit to see it through.
Civil engineering is the unsung poetry of progress which is the art and science of turning ideas into infrastructure. It's about more than concrete and steel; it's about creating spaces where communities grow, move, and thrive.
At Emeris, we don’t just teach civil engineering, we equip you to reimagine the world. Whether you dream of building sustainable cities, reinventing transportation, or solving real-world water challenges, our programmes are built to help you make your mark - boldly and brilliantly.
Civil engineering is all about planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining essential infrastructure. Think roads, bridges, airports, dams, tunnels, pipelines, water treatment systems, and buildings. It’s a discipline that touches nearly every aspect of everyday life, quietly making things work better, safer, and more efficiently. But beyond the technical details, civil engineers also solve real-world problems, urban congestion, climate resilience, housing demands, and environmental protection. It’s a profession where every project has a purpose.
At Emeris, we’re not just teaching engineering, we’re shaping engineers.
Plus, we offer flexible study financing to help make your dream a reality.
Applying is simple — head to emeris.ac.za and complete your online application in about 20 minutes.
Need help applying? Speak to a Student Advisor today!
Choose the programme that matches your goals. All include practical experience and industry exposure.
Duration: 4 years full-time
Bachelor Degree
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 566
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
School: School of Engineering, Science and Health
Duration: 5 years full-time
Bachelor Degree
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 566
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
School: School of Engineering, Science and Health
The journey to becoming a civil engineer begins with a solid foundation and builds up - literally and figuratively. Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering:
Duration: 4 years full-time or 5 years full-time
Qualification Level: NQF 8
Career Outcomes: Junior Engineer, Construction Site Supervisor, Engineering Assistant
Emeris’s IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering is structured to give you the technical skills and practical experience you need to hit the ground running.
Core Topics Include:
Engineering Mathematics and Physics
Structural Analysis and Design
Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Materials and Methods
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Sustainability
Project and Construction Management
Through industry-informed coursework and hands-on project experience, you'll graduate job-ready and confident in your ability to deliver real-world engineering solutions.
Your future starts with a few easy steps:
Visit the undergraduate studies page to view entry requirements.
Select the IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering.
Apply online directly through the Emeris application portal.
Speak with an academic advisor for personalised guidance.
Explore financial aid options to fund your studies.
An educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education
Formed by the strategic evolution of The IIE's Varsity College, IIE MSA, Vega and
the School of Hospitality and Service Management, uniting under the Emeris name.
Emeris is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd which is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg. no. 2007/HE07/002). Company registration number: 1987/004754/07. View certificate here.
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