Welcome to Department of Civil Engineering
The origin of the Department of Civil Engineering at Moratuwa can be traced back to year 1966 with the establishment of Ceylon College of Technology (CCT) at the present premises of the University. The CCT was converted to Katubedda Campus of the University of Sri Lanka in 1972 and the Department of Civil Engineering commenced its first Degree programme leading to Bachelor of the Science of Engineering in the same year. From the very beginning of the establishment of the Katubedda Campus, the Department of Civil Engineering has been the largest academic Department in the campus with respect to student and staff numbers. With the commitment and enthusiasm of academics qualified in diverse areas of study and with the assistance of UNESCO, the Department was able to commence postgraduate programmes as early as in 1976.
Vision
The Vision of the Department of Civil Engineering is to be a centre of excellence of higher learning, research and related activities with emphasis on national relevance, international recognition, innovation and creativity in Civil Engineering.
History
The Department of Civil Engineering has been the largest academic Department in the campus with respect to student and staff numbers. With the commitment and enthusiasm of academics qualified in diverse areas of study and with the assistance of UNESCO, the Department was able to commence postgraduate programmes as early as in 1976.
Mission
The Mission of the Department of Civil Engineering is to develop educational programmes that provide educational, research and professional experiences that enable our graduates to become leaders in their professional careers, to pursue excellence in research and to serve the profession, community and nation, and be competitive in the international arena.
