About FKAAB

Overview

The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment (FKAAB), formerly known as Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering (FKAAS), was established on May 1, 2004 as a result of the merging of two departments, i.e. the Department of Civil Engineering (Faculty of Engineering) and the Department of Construction and Environmental Engineering Technology (Faculty of Engineering Technology). The Department of Civil Engineering dates back to September 13, 1993 when Pusat Latihan Staf Politeknik (PLSP) was set up, while the Department of Construction and Environmental Engineering Technology was established on September 30, 2000 when Institut Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (ITTHO) was upgraded to Kolej Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (KUiTTHO).

FKAAB offers academic programmes to students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These programmes are specifically designed towards the achievement of the faculty's vision and mission. Boasting a pool of academicians and researchers with doctorates from all across the globe, including United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Germany, Sweden, New Zealand, Japan and Hong Kong, FKAAB is a prime mover in conducting innovative and sustainable research in accordance with the needs of the nation. With its top quality education and prowess in research and development, FKAAB strives to become a driving force in producing human capital, and a main center of reference in civil engineering and built environment.

Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment

Vision, Mission, Objectives & Client Charter

Our vision

To be a global technical university in sustainable technology and transportation.

Our mission

Provide technical solution for industry and community based on tauhidic paradigm.

Quality Objectives

To ensure that student enrollment exceeds 90% of the faculty’s target (2,500).
To ensure that international student enrollment exceeds 6% of total current enrollment.
To ensure new research grants exceed 80% of the faculty’s target.
To ensure that the faculty's H-Index (SCOPUS) increases by 1 index value each year.
To ensure that Graduate Employability after 6 months of graduation exceeds 80%.
To ensure that the percentage of revenue generation achieves at least 40% of the faculty’s target.
To ensure that any complaints related to teaching and learning systems or equipment are resolved within a period of not more than 6 months.

Client Charter

FKAAB is committed and hereby promises:

To provide a fair, ethical and customer friendly counter service.
To respond to customer written enquiries within five (5) working days from the date of receipt.
To issue official document to student within five (5) working days from the receipt date of application.
To process and update student data in Student Information System (SMPi) according to the Work Schedule for every semester.
To issue appointment letter to course lecturer/coordinator at least one week prior to the commencement of the new semester.
To ensure all the promotion applications are evaluated by the Expert Committee within one (1) month after receiving the complete document application.
To ensure all staff claims are processed and submitted to the Bursary Office for payment within fourteen (14) working days in the following month.
To ensure all invoices are processed and submitted to the Bursary Office within seven (7) working days from the date of receipt.

Dean's Message

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh and Greetings.

I would like to congratulate all students at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment (FKAAB) UTHM. All of you are very fortunate to be selected to enter this University, which is well-equipped with current infrastructure and conducive learning environment. Being selected to this university is a great privilege that should not be wasted. This is due to the fact that the education process at the tertiary level requires continuous effort and commitment so that the knowledge gained can produce students who are excellent in all aspects in accordance with the needs of industries and nation.

In order to accomplish the University’s mission, which is to produce and train competitive professionals and technologists of high ethical values, you will be guided by qualified, committed, and responsible academic staff. FKAAB offers academic programmes based on advanced civil engineering fields as well as focuses on sustainable environment for universal prosperity. To enhance students’ understanding and creativity, the faculty provides laboratories equipped with the latest equipment and assisted by well-trained technicians. Students will also have to undergo practical work in the field relevant to the current industrial needs.

Therefore, you must take this opportunity to work extremely hard in order to achieve the aspirations of not only your parents but also the community and the country. Systematic planning of teaching and learning will produce outstanding graduates.

Thank you.

Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohd Haziman Wan Ibrahim
Dean
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia