Description

West Virginia University’s Civil and Environmental Engineering program will enroll its inaugural class starting in the fall 2017 semester at a new location in Bahrain. Students will be enrolled as West Virginia University students and will be eligible to earn their bachelor of science in civil engineering. 

• Newly constructed facilities and classrooms with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment.
• Courses and labs instructed by West Virginia University affiliated faculty.
• West Virginia University is a leader in innovation and research, holding the classification of R1 research activity (highest) institution.
• The WVU Bahrain location is coed, and will be hosted at the Royal University for Women, located in Riffa, close to Bahrain’s capital, Manama, and international airport.`
• All students admitted to the program will enroll in a preparatory foundation semester in English and mathematics.
• Career support services are available to assist with job placement upon graduation. 

Admission Requirements

To be considered for freshman admission, you must successfully meet the following requirements:

• a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 out of 4.
• come from a science stream with a specific pass grade (60%) in Mathematics and Physics.
• ALL students must complete the compulsory foundation semester (per the table below) before they are accepted into the degree program.
• applicants must achieve a minimum score of 61 (TOEFL IBT) or 6.0 (IELTS) and a C and above in ALEK to progress to the degree program.

Foundation Semester (Fall)(Non Credit)

Applying is the first step towards earning your Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University.

Request an application from wvu-admit@ruw.edu.bh

Applicants must attached the required documents as per the required document list

The application, along with supporting documents, and application fee of BD55 must be submitted to:

Admissions & Registration Department

Royal University for Women

PO Box 37400, Riffa, Kingdom of Bahrain

DEADLINES

Applications are accepted only once per year for FALL semester. Applications can be submitted during the months of June, July, and August or as per the WVU Academic Calendar.

Required Documents

Please attach the required documents along with your application.

• Passport copy (minimum 3-4 months validity; color copy preferred)
• Government ID copy
• Four (4) passport-sized photographs
• Medical certificate from a recognized hospital (list available at WVU Admissions Office; must contain words "Fit to Study")
• Original high school transcripts from Ministry of Education in Bahrain (must contain percentage; name must match passport, if applicable)
• For non-Bahraini applicants, please send official transcripts from the official standard in your country
• Original equivalency letter from Ministry of Education in Bahrain (must contain percentage; name must match passport, if applicable)
• Letter of No Objection (NoC; if applicable)
• For Transfers: Official Withdrawal Letter, Course Descriptions, and Transcripts attested by Bahrain Government

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is housed in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources of West Virginia University. Civil engineers oversee the design and construction at facilities for society’s use. Working with problems that directly affect the health and economic vitality of people and communities, civil engineers contribute their expertise to problems such as waste disposal, environmental pollution, transportation systems design, water resource development, and the design, construction and rehabilitation of constructed facilities. As a student in the Civil and Environmental Engineering program, you will take courses that combine the theoretical aspects of engineering with practical application through both classroom and hands-on laboratory work. 

Fields of Study

Environmental and Water Resources Engineering

Students will learn how to protect society from the damaging effects of environmental contaminants, erosion, and floods. This study area includes solid and hazardous waste management, environmental impact statements, hydraulics, flood control systems, coastal harbors, irrigation systems, and management of facilities that provide water for our communities.

Geotechnical Engineering

In this field, students will learn about the classification of soils, the design of shallow and deep foundations for structures, the design of stable earth slopes and earth retraining structures, permeability of geologic materials and seepage of water through soils and rocks, shear strength of geological materials, soil compaction and consolidation, and effective stresses.

Structural Engineering

In this field, students will learn how to design, construct, maintain, and rehabilitate society's many structures, including buildings, harbors, and bridges, using construction materials such as concrete, steel, wood, and composites.

Transportation Engineering

Students in this field will focus on the design, construction, and management of all aspects of transportation systems. These include highway construction, traffic control, airports, mass transit systems, railroads, inland waterways, and urban rapid transit systems.

Tuition & Fees

Degree program fees are charged on a per-credit basis, as per the requirements of the program.

Fees for each academic session are approved annually and published on the RUW Website www.ruw.edu.bh

Final fees are confirmed at the time of registration.

Registration, Administration and Campus Fee: - BD 300 Per semester

This is a non-refundable fee required of all students to confirm their registration at the start of each semester.

Undergraduate Degree Course fees per Credit

Degree programme fees are charged on a Credit – per Course basis as per the requirement of the Programme.

• College of Engineering - BD 190 per credit

Liberal Arts Requirement (LAR) courses are charged at the rate of the college or programme offering them.

Other University Fees (Non Refundable)

• Application fee:

Required before application can be processed - BD 55

• Transfer Credit Fee:

Paid in advance of evaluation for transfer credit/exemption - BD 25

• Programme Change Fee:

Payable for change of degree programme or major - BD 50

• Grade Appeal Fee:  

Payable for each appeal - BD 25

• Deferred Examination Fee:

Payable for each supplemental or deferred examination - BD 25

• Late Registration Fee:

Registration deadline is published annually on the RUW website - BD 50

• ID Card Issuance Fee: - BD 25

• ID Card Replacement Fee: - BD 5

• Course Add / Drop Fee:

Payable for each course dropped after the deadline - BD 25

• Graduation Fee:

Payable for issuance of certificates and diploma - BD 50

• Graduation Gown Fee:

Payable for issuance of certificates and diploma - BD 45

• Locker Deposit and Usage Fee: - BD 20

• English Placement Test Fee:

Required for Programme Placement - BD 25

Academic Dormitory Fees:

Number of Residence rooms are available on campus for Women only. Please refer to Accommodation Form.

Note: Fees must be paid in Bahraini Dinars before the start of the semester.

Housing

In Riffa 

Single Apartment - Starts at BD 550/month

Double Apartment - Starts at BD 250/month

Manama and other cities

Prices range from BD 300 to BD 650. Prices will be higher in central Manama.

Transportation

Transportation costs range from BD 60/month in Riffa to BD 150/month from Manama.

Food

Costs vary, but approximately BD 100/month.