Fourah Bay College offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge. Our Civil Engineering program provides comprehensive training leading to a Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) degree, with opportunities for further recognition through a Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) degree.

In addition, we focus on critical issues such as water and sanitation. Our research assesses the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in establishing essential water and sanitation facilities for rural communities in Sierra Leone. This initiative, titled 'Water for Survival,' aims to enhance the quality of life through improved access to clean water and sanitation.

Furthermore, our Arts Department is dedicated to developing a vibrant Theater Arts Program. We are actively planning strategies and initiatives to foster artistic expression and cultural activities on campus, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for our students.

How Engineering, Public Health and the Arts Connect on Campus

The programmes described above may look unrelated at first, but they share a common thread: practical learning that responds to real needs in Sierra Leone. A civil engineering student who studies hydraulics, structures and surveying is building exactly the skills that rural water and sanitation projects depend on. Wells, boreholes, gravity-fed supply lines and latrines all have to be designed, sited and maintained well, or they fail within a few seasons.

Why water and sanitation research matters

Many rural communities rely on a mix of government services, local initiatives and NGO-funded projects for safe water. Research into how these partnerships work helps answer practical questions:

  • Which kinds of facilities stay in working order after the original project team leaves?
  • How can communities be involved in planning, so that the facilities match how people actually live and collect water?
  • What training do local caretakers need to carry out simple repairs?
  • How do hygiene education and infrastructure work together to reduce waterborne illness?

Students who take part in this kind of work learn to combine technical calculations with fieldwork, interviews and careful reporting. These skills are valued by engineering firms, development agencies and public bodies.

The role of the arts

A theatre arts programme adds something that engineering alone cannot. Drama has long been used in West Africa to share public health messages, explore community concerns and preserve cultural traditions. A campus theatre culture gives students a place to practise public speaking, teamwork and creative problem-solving. Those abilities are useful whether a graduate ends up on a stage, in a classroom or in a village meeting explaining a new water point.

If you are weighing up your options, browse the full list of programmes and read about ongoing research activity. Requirements and intake periods can change, so always confirm the current details on the admissions page before you apply.

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