Diploma in Civil Engineering
Lincoln University College · Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Diploma in Civil Engineering is designed to prepare graduates for engineering practice covering the design, construction, operation, and surveying of the built environment, including infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, roads, canals, dams, and water supply and wastewater services facilities.
The program focuses on practical engineering learning that supports progression into civil engineering related study and industry pathways for international applicants who meet the stated entry and English proficiency requirements.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Engineering Drawing, Engineering Mathematics I, and Engineering Computing to build core technical skills.
- Surveying I and Construction Materials to support measurement and materials selection for built-environment work.
- English I and English II to support communication in an engineering learning environment.
- Engineering Lab I (conducted through Semester 1, Semester 2 and Semester 3) to develop practical lab-based competence.
- Hydraulics, Soil Mechanics, and Environmental and Water Resource Engineering to develop applied analysis for infrastructure and water systems.
- Structural Design I and Strength of Materials and Theory of Structures to strengthen design fundamentals.
- Transportation Engineering and Surveying II to cover mobility networks and surveying methods.
- Civil Engineering CAD Lab and Engineering Lab II (conducted through Semester 1, Semester 2 and Semester 3) for CAD and continued practical application.
- Final Year Project to apply learning toward an engineering project work component.
- Industrial Training (workplace-based) to build real industry experience during the diploma.
- Final core subjects including Structural Design II, Environmental Pollution & Control, Quantity Surveying and Valuation, and Construction Management.
- Entrepreneurship and Co-Curriculum to support employability skills and problem-solving orientation.
Curriculum
Credit hours are published per subject. The program is delivered in semesters within a 30-month minimum duration; some modules are described as conducted across Semesters 1–3.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Modules conducted in Semester 1 (based on the published subject list and lab delivery note) | Engineering Drawing | 3 | 24 |
| Engineering Mathematics I | 3 | |||
| English I | 3 | |||
| Surveying I | 3 | |||
| Construction Materials | 3 | |||
| Soil Mechanics | 3 | |||
| English II | 3 | |||
| Hydraulics | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Modules conducted in Semester 2 (based on the published subject list and lab delivery note) | Engineering Computing | 3 | 22 |
| Malaysian Studies / Malay Language Communication 2 | 3 | |||
| Environmental and Water Resource Engineering | 3 | |||
| Structural Design I | 3 | |||
| Building Construction and Services | 3 | |||
| Strength of Materials and Theory of Structures | 3 | |||
| Engineering Lab I | 3 | |||
| Creative Problem Solving | 2 | |||
| Semester 3 | Modules conducted in Semester 3 (based on the published subject list and lab delivery note) | Engineering Mathematics II | 3 | 25 |
| Constitution and Community | 2 | |||
| Structural Design II | 3 | |||
| Environmental Pollution & Control | 3 | |||
| Civil Engineering CAD Lab | 3 | |||
| Quantity Surveying and Valuation | 3 | |||
| Construction Management | 3 | |||
| Engineering Lab II | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | Modules conducted later in the program (based on the published subject list) | Surveying II | 3 | 21 |
| Transportation Engineering | 3 | |||
| Co-Curriculum | 2 | |||
| Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| Final Year Project | 4 | |||
| Industrial Training | 6 | |||
| Total | All published subjects in the program, including Final Year Project and Industrial Training | 92 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with job-relevant technical foundations for roles such as Site engineer, Building control surveyor, and Contracting civil engineer.
- Your learning covers surveying, materials, soil mechanics, hydraulics, and structural design, helping you work across construction, consulting, and development teams.
- You build practical competence through Engineering Lab I and Engineering Lab II, so you learn engineering tasks alongside theory rather than studying only concepts.
- Industrial Training gives you real workplace exposure, strengthening your readiness for employer expectations in public and private engineering environments.
- You gain core capability areas linked to common diploma pathways like higher education in civil engineering, and you are positioned for continued progression after the diploma.
- The program supports career versatility across infrastructure systems, including roads/transportation and water and wastewater services-related work.
Employability rate
Diploma graduates in civil engineering-related technician roles in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady demand for site and construction-support talent.
Together, these figures point to a reasonably stable career outlook, especially for students who take industrial training seriously and build strong practical skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving or equivalent academic qualification (international applicants) | For international students, the entry requirement is based on completing the relevant prior qualification pathway that Lincoln University College accepts for this diploma, and meeting the published English requirement. |
| English language requirement (international applicants) | International applicants must meet the published TOEFL or IELTS score requirement, or take an evaluation process leading to English improvement courses provided by the institution if they do not meet the criteria. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | Direct match | Plain text if published on official page |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the English language entry requirement for the Diploma in Civil Engineering. If you do not meet the published score criteria, the providers must offer courses to improve English ability through an evaluation process so you can achieve the program requirement.
TOEFL iBT
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
Before visa issuance, international applicants typically need to show ability to pay the required study-related fees and living costs. Lincoln University College also states that tuition fees are paid after visa approval, and that EMGS visa processing fees apply before the tuition payment stage.
- EMGS visa processing fee payment (stated as USD 800) before tuition fees are paid after visa approval
- Proof that you can pay tuition fees after visa approval, as tuition payments must be made to Lincoln University College following visa approval
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your documents and check eligibility
Review the Diploma in Civil Engineering entry requirements for international students on the program page, especially the English test scores accepted. Collect your passport and your academic transcripts/certificates that match the entry requirement. If you do not meet the published English score criteria, plan for an evaluation process that can lead to English improvement courses provided by the institution.
Submit the application and upload your documents online
Complete the application using the university’s online application flow and upload the required scanned documents. The institution’s international FAQ states that applicants can apply online without paying an application fee, while EMGS/visa processing fees are required for visa processing. Make sure the passport and academic documents you upload follow the stated scanning and file requirements where applicable.
Pay EMGS/visa processing fees and wait for visa approval
After submitting your application, complete the EMGS visa processing fee payment as stated in the university FAQ. The FAQ indicates that visa approval typically takes about 6 to 8 weeks, depending on circumstances and document verification. Once approval is granted, Lincoln University College receives the visa approval letter from EMGS and provides it to you or your counsellor.
Pay tuition after visa approval and complete enrolment steps
Lincoln University College states that tuition fees payments must be made after visa approval, and that you must pay first-year fees after visa approval but before arriving in Malaysia. For some programmes, the FAQ also explains how semester-based payment may be possible for later years under specific conditions. Follow the instructions provided with your offer/visa approval letter to complete the remaining enrolment steps.