CFT Department

Civil Engineering & Forestry Techniques – CFT

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About CFT

The field of Civil Engineering and Forestry Techniques (CFT) offers comprehensive education in the areas of civil engineering and forestry management. CFT programs provide students with the knowledge and skills to design, construct, and maintain infrastructure projects while considering the environmental impact and sustainable use of natural resources.

Our Programs

Diploma
Undergraduate
Graduate

HND in Tiling

HND in Plumbing

HND in Wood Work

HND in Civil Engineering Design

HND in Urban Planning & Surveying

DIPET I Woodwork

DIPET I Building Construction

 DIPET II Building Construction

DIPET II Wood Science and Technology

Professional B.Tech in Woodwork

 Professional B.Tech in Environmental Technology

Professional B.Tech in Building & Structural Engineering

M.Tech in Civil Engineering (Duration, one year)

M.Tech in Civil Engineering (Duration, two years)

M.Tech in Environmental Technology (Duration, one year)

M.Tech in Environmental Technology (Duration, two years)

M.Tech in Wood Science and Technology (Duration: One year)

M.Tech in Wood Science and Technology (Duration: Two years)

Career Opportunities

Job Market

Graduates of CFT have diverse career opportunities as:
  Civil engineers

  Urban planners

  Forest managers

  Environmental consultants

They can work in engineering firms, construction companies, government agencies, forestry organizations, or environmental consulting firms.

 

Entry requirements

Embarking in engineering Studies begins with meeting our admissions requirements. We seek passionate individuals committed to mastering engineering , understanding dynamics, and embracing cultural diversity. Below are the entry requirements for our program:

First Degree Courses


The GCE O/L, with passes in four approved subjects before sitting the GCE A/L

One of the following requirements in the GCE A/L

  • Two GCE/AL passes at the same sitting.
  • The BAC in the series is appropriate to the intended field for specialization.
  • Baccalauréat C, D, E or Baccalaureat F4 or GCE A/Level in at least two of the following subjects (Pure Maths, Further Maths , Applied Maths, Physics)
  • Brevet de Technicien in Wood Work Specialty
  • B.Prof or DIPET II in Civil Engineering, B.Sc in Mathematics, Physics and any related field
  • HND or BTS in CED, DIPET 1 or any other recognized equivalent Certificate

Individual departments may impose additional and specific requirements.

Students whose language of instruction was not English, will be required to pass a prescribed English Language test unless they have completed the Special Intensive English Language Course.

Applicants are informed that for Classical programs, the registration fee paid is as defined by the Ministry of Higher Education while for Professional programs an additional tuition fee as defined by the respective faculties may also apply.

Masters and PhD Courses


Hold a good Bachelor’s and or Masters’s degree in a relevant discipline.

If you meet our admissions requirements and are eager to embark on an enriching journey in Civil Engineering & Forestry Techniques – CFT, we encourage you to begin the application process today. Our admissions team is here to guide you through every step and answer any questions you may have.