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7. College of Engineering

7.1. Introduction
CE is one of the three Colleges, which started functioning since the inception of Dhofar University
in 2004. The College seeks in its curricula an optimal balance between solid engineering practice
based on a science background and professional engineering practice. The aim is to provide
students with an education that is both professional and liberal, drawing from the resources of

the College and the entire University. The programs offered by the College are benchmarked with
“Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology” (ABET) requirements.

7.2. Organizational Structure
The CE is headed by a Dean overseeing the following Five (5) Departments:

1) Department of Architectural Engineering (AE)

2) Department of Chemical Engineering (CHE)
3) Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CVE)

4) Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
5) Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (MME)

7.3. Vision
The CE at DU foresees a future in which its graduates are branded for their breadth and depth of
knowledge, exemplary technical and personal skills, awareness of the world around them,
commitment to excellence, passion to achieve, and for their abilities to work in and manage
diverse teams.

7.4. Mission
The CE shall create the conditions that promote academic excellence, nurture responsibility,
breed professionalism, drive personal growth so that students define their purpose and develop
the skills and character that enable them to transform 21st century challenges into possibilities,
advance their lives, affect their community, and impact the world.

7.5. Academic Programs Offered
The College offers five (6) Diploma, seven (9) Bachelor Programs. The medium of instruction in all
these programs is English.

These programs are:

a) Diploma Programs
1) Diploma in Interior Architectural Engineering

2) Diploma in Chemical Engineering
3) Diploma in Civil and Environmental Engineering

4) Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering

5) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
6) Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering

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