Are you good at mathematics and physics and would you like to use these skills to create solutions? Do you want to contribute to social development by working on the construction of infrastructure (for example, roads, tunnels, and bridges) or hydraulic structures (dams, canals, water distribution systems, and sewages)? A major in Civil Engineering will make you an expert in geometry, physics, and trigonometry. You will be testing different ideas using scale mock-ups.

Interview with Civil Engineering students

THY Liheang (21) is a year 3 student at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) and is majoring in Civil Construction. THUNNVORTH Sarik (24) has graduated in Civil Engineering from Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia. Liheang says he chose this major because he loves Science and Mathematics and wants to be able to do building constructions and help others as well, for instance by building shelters for the poor. Sarik adds that the construction sector is very important in Cambodia because the country is developing rapidly, so construction is increasing and there is a need for professionals with this skill.

What is good about this major is that it is based on reason and science and can be used creatively and with flexibility as long as it complies with standards. However, calculations for problem solving can be difficult and evidence may be hard to find, but the more you practise, the easier it gets.

The workload varies: Liheang says he spends 30 hours at the institute and needs more time to study at home. Sarik says you will be studying at university for 5 days a week, three hours a day, but you need more time for reviewing lessons and for practising in order to fully understand everything.

Liheang would like to work in the calculation section of construction in the future; Sarik is already working in construction and hopes to own a business in this sector sometime in the future.

Their advice if you are interested in this major: The high school subjects of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are important, but Geography and Geology are also important because you need to know the details of the place you are going to build on. They add that you should also pay attention to Khmer, English, French, Citizen Morality and should have good communication skills. Besides, you must be able to work under pressure, be able to work in the sun and be prepared to work late at night. 

The following universities offer this major:

• American University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
• Angkor University, Siem Reap
• Beltei International University, Phnom Penh
• Build Bright University Battambang, Battambang
• Build Bright University Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
• Build Bright University Siem Reap, Siem Reap
• Build Bright University Sihanoukville, Sihanoukville
• Cambodian Mekong University, Phnom Penh
• Cambodian University for Specialities, Phnom Penh
• City University, Phnom Penh
• Institute of Technology, Phnom Penh
• International University, Phnom Penh
• Life University, Sihanoukville
• National Polytechnic Institute of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
• National Technical Training Institute , Phnom Penh
• National University of Battambang, Battambang
• Norton University, Phnom Penh
• Panha Chiet University, Phnom Penh
• Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
• Paragon International University, Phnom Penh
• University of Kratie, Kratie
• University of Southeast Asia, Siem Reap

_{Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.}