Introduction

History :

 


 

The field of civil engineering is one of the main and attractive fields of the technical and engineering department and one of the first university fields that was established with the establishment of Dar al-Funun in 1231 A.S., that is, the beginning of the new period of university education in Iran. This course was established in 1313 with the opening of the first university of Iran, i.e. Tehran University, as one of the primary courses of the technical faculty, and with the perseverance and efforts of expert and experienced professors,it succeeded in having 12 graduates in 1317.
 

 

This field was initially known as "Road and Building" and was not independent from other engineering and technical disciplines. However, in 1955, when the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tehran established independent departments in various engineering fields, it was separated from the others under the name "Road and Building" and continued its educational and research activities independently. This discipline has always attracted the most talented and intelligent youth, and today, most of its graduates are actively working across the country with full competence, playing a significant role in the development and prosperity of the Islamic homeland.

 

 

After the Revolution, in line with the policies of the Cultural Revolution and the new academic system, the "Road and Building" department was renamed to the Department of Civil Engineering. It became responsible for offering the undergraduate program in Civil Engineering and graduate programs in various subfields such as Structural Engineering, Hydraulic Structures, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, and other related disciplines in civil engineering.
 

Today, the School of Civil Engineering at the College of Engineering, University of Tehran, is one of the largest academic units, and it is actively expanding its academic offerings by launching new and modern programs. The scope of its duties and the breadth of its activities go far beyond that of a conventional school, and it is developing into an international-level faculty within the technical and engineering complex of the comprehensive University of Tehran.
 

The School of Civil Engineering has always strived to meet the country’s significant demand for civil engineers in the best possible way. It has not only graduated the highest number of students among all engineering fields within the Faculty of Engineering and even compared to other universities, but also—thanks to the high academic standards of its faculty and the diligence of its students—it has consistently produced some of the most capable and committed engineers in the country.
 

As of July 2023, more than 7,600 students have graduated from this school. Currently, around 1,000 students are enrolled, including approximately 400 undergraduate (BSc) students, 450 master’s (MSc) students, and 150 doctoral (PhD) candidates.


 

Fields of Study and Academic Degrees at the School of Civil Engineering

 

 

From its establishment until the academic year 1966–1967, the academic program at the Faculty of Engineering lasted four years and was considered equivalent to a Master’s degree. Starting from the 1966–1967 academic year, the faculty adopted a credit-based (modular) system, and the program was extended to five years. Under this system, graduates were awarded an integrated Master’s degree upon completion of their studies.
 

Since 1979, students have been admitted to the undergraduate (Bachelor’s) program through the nationwide university entrance exam (Konkur) from among the top-ranking high school students. To pursue graduate (Master’s) studies, students must pass the national entrance exam for graduate programs.
 

At the undergraduate level, the School of Civil Engineering offers a single, comprehensive major in Civil Engineering, aimed at educating highly skilled engineers who are proficient in all aspects of the civil engineering profession, including design, execution, consulting, and project management.
 

Throughout its 80-year history, the School of Civil Engineering has always stood out for its outstanding faculty and highly talented students. As a result, it has trained some of the most capable and experienced engineers in the country. Today, many of its alumni serve the nation across various sectors, holding key positions ranging from the management of major ministries to the highest levels of technical, engineering, and academic roles in different industries.

Currently, the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Tehran has 49 faculty members, including:
 

  • 18 Professors

  • 20 Associate Professors

  • 11 Assistant Professors

  • 1 Adjunct Professor (with the rank of Full Professor)

These faculty members are actively engaged in teaching and research across various fields of civil engineering, as outlined below:

 

  • Civil Engineering – General (Bachelor’s Degree)

  • Structural Engineering (Master’s and Ph.D. Degrees)

  • Earthquake Engineering (Master’s and Ph.D. Degrees)

  • Water Engineering and Hydraulic Structures (Master’s and Ph.D. Degrees)

  • Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s and Ph.D. Degrees)

  • Construction Engineering and Management (Master’s and Ph.D. Degrees)

  • Coastal, Port, and Marine Structures Engineering (Master’s and Ph.D. Degrees)

  • Water Resources Engineering and Management (Master’s and Ph.D. Degrees)

  • Environmental Engineering (Master’s and Ph.D. Degrees)

  • Highway and Transportation Engineering (Master’s and Ph.D. Degrees)

  • Transportation Engineering (Master’s and Ph.D. Degrees)

 


The establishment of the Center of Excellence in Civil Infrastructure Engineering and Management, approved by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, reflects the unique capabilities of this school in conducting specialized and interdisciplinary research.

In addition, the Computer Center and the well-equipped laboratories of the School of Civil Engineering provide exceptional facilities that support the school’s educational and research activities, as outlined below:


 

Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics Laboratory

Construction materials lab

Water and Environmental Monitoring Laboratory

Soil Mechanics Laboratory 

Pavement Laboratory

High-Performance Computing Laboratory

Structural Engineering Laboratory

Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

Geodetic and Surveying Laboratory