Program overview
Civil and Water Resources Engineering is a graduate program under the engineering discipline. Simply put, it focuses on designing and building safe and durable structures like houses, bridges, tunnels, dams, and ports. Core courses include structural mechanics, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics, engineering materials, construction techniques, and project management. This program suits students who are fascinated by large-scale projects, enjoy hands-on problem-solving, and have a solid foundation in math and physics. Chinese universities excel in this field—for example, Tongji University is renowned for bridges, Tsinghua University for geotechnical engineering, and Hohai University for water resources. Many schools offer opportunities to visit ongoing projects like high-speed railways, cross-sea bridges, or hydropower stations, giving you a firsthand feel of engineering sites.