Comparison of Bachelor of Civil Engineering curriculum of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology and Western Sydney University

Civil Engineering education at bachelor degree level emphasizes teaching of students so that they are competent to plan, design and operate real life civil engineering projects. Living a quality life cannot be imagined without a civil engineering solution and innovation in various infrastructure including housing, transportation, air, soil and water, environment, and climate sectors to ensure safety, comfort, sustainability and affordability. Now-a-days, way of life has been changing rapidly due to innovations in IT and allied fields. Students are not satisfied with conventional education systems especially in Bangladesh where existing education system (mainly face-to-face teaching) was implemented and practiced since last 50 years. For this, continuous assessment and improvement of civil engineering curriculum are essential to ensure the knowledge, skills and abilities required for civil engineering graduates in this era of rapid technological advancement and global market demand. This paper discusses the Civil Engineering curriculum of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Bangladesh and compares with Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia based on graduation requirements, course contents, specialization and practical relevance. This paper also presents the similarities and gaps in civil engineering curriculum to explore the opportunities for future improvement in civil engineering education systems considering professional practices and research activities