Brief History

 

 

         Dated back to June 9, 1995.  Upon the government decree No. 50/PM, Faculty of Engineering & Architecture (FEA) was established by the merging of five higher Institutes: National Polytechnic Institute (founded in 1984), School of Electronics (founded in 1977), School of Communication and Transportation (founded in 1983), School of Architecture (founded in 1979), and School of Irrigation Tad Thong (founded in 1983).The Faculty has grown to be the largest faculty of National University of Laos.

	Missions

 

 

 

    The Faculty of Engineering, one of those eleven faculties under the National University of Laos (NUOL), is set up with the following objectives:

-          To create competent and ethical engineers.

-          To encourage teaching development as well as research promotion.

-          To preserve and promote art and culture of the country.

-          To be a center of information and technology

-          To be a social servicing unit, in particular in technology and engineering aspects.

 

	State at a Glance

 

 

Students who have passed their secondary level can continue either diploma course or bachelor degree course.  A 2-year foundation study at NUOL main campus (SFS) is common for those who applied for bachelor degrees.  Engineering science is followed by a 3(4)-year course provided by FE. H. Dip. courses are 3(4)-year courses FE

offers all level of studies.

The total number of student is about 4,380 (February 2005).  The number of staffs in each department is different, depends on the number of course and students under their responsibility.  FE. hold 340 staffs including 238 lectures, and qualifications are ranged as: (February 2005)

Doctorate:                          6           (2.3%)

Master degree:                                  51          (19.6%)

Bachelor degree:            115        (44.2%)

Higher Dip.                         56        (21.5%)

Lower                               32          (12.3%)

Total                                                260          (100%)

 

	Undergraduate Programs

 

 

Each department offers a five-year program leading to a Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) degree, except the department of Architecture offers a six-year program leading to a Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.).

 

	Campuses

 

 

         Most of Departments except the department of Irrigation Engineering are situated on the main campus Sokpaluang, Sisattanak district, Vientiane Municipality. the department of Irrigation Engineering is the only department of Tad Thong campus, which located about 16 kilometers north of Vientiane.

 

	Academic Departments

 

 

         At present, the Faculty of Engineering comprises 6 departments, namely:

1. Department of Civil Engineering.

2. Department of Mechanical Engineering.

3. Department of Electrical Engineering.

4. Department of Electronic Engineering.

5. Department of Transportation Engineering.

6. Department of Irrigation Engineering.

 

 

	Courses Offered

 

 

         FE offers 7 undergraduate programs with the following main topics:

1.      Civil Engineering Program:

         Offers both H. Dip. and B. Eng. Mainly in Survey Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transport Engineering, Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Water Resources and Environment Management.

2.      Mechanical Engineering Program:

         Offers B. Eng. mainly in Energy Technology, Applied Mechanics and Design, Material Engineering, Manufacturing Process and Protection.  This department also offers H. Dip. in Air-conditioning and Refrigerator, Automotive Technology.

3.      Electrical Engineering Program:

         Offers B. Eng. mainly in Electrical Power and Control System Engineering.  This Department also offers H. Dip. in Power Engineering.  In the near feature the department will be provided B. Eng. in Power Electronic Engineering.

4.      Electronic Engineering Program:

         Offers both H. Dip. and B. Eng. mainly in Electronic, Communication, Telecommunication and Computer Engineering.

5.      Transportation Engineering Program:

         Offers both H. Dip. and B. Eng. mainly in Road and Bridge Engineering and Economic Transport Engineering.

6.      Irrigation Engineering Program:

         Offers   both  H.  Dip.  and  B. Eng.   Mainly  in  Design  and

Construction of Irrigation System, and Water Resources and Management.

7.      Architecture Program:

         Offers B. Arch. mainly in Architectural Interior and Landscape.  This department also offers H. Dip. in Building Construction .

 

	Curricula

 

 

         The total number of credits required is about 190 and the curricula are of the following structure:

         Science and Mathematics              41 credits

         Language                                       11 credits

         Physical Education                           1 credit

         Major Courses                               84 credits

         Technical Electives                        25 credits

         Free Electives                                                  3 credits

         Apprenticeship                              241 hours

         One credit is equivalent to one hour of lecture or two-three hours of laboratory work per week per semester.

 

	Special Programs

 

 

 

         In 2002 FEA will provide Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) in Bridge, Road and Construction Management, and the near feature FEA will be help from JICA to provide Bridging Degree Course in IT and M. Eng. in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Communication and Telecommunication Engineering.

 

	Laboratories

 

 

         FEA has laboratories:

1.     Electrical Eng. & Electronics Lab.

2.        Elec. Machines, Electric Drives & Power Electronic Lab.

3.        Construction Materials Lab.

4.        Environmental Eng. Lab.

5.     Control System Lab.        6.     Soil Mechanics Lab.

7.     Road Materials Lab.        8.     Hydraulics Lab.

9.     Materials Lab.                  10.   Energy Lab.

11.   Lathing Workshop.          12.   Welding Workshop.

13.   Digital Lab.                       14.   Editor Lab.

15.   Computer Lab.                 16.   Physic Lab.

17.   Chemistry Lab.                                18.   Drawing Lab.

 

	Research

 

 

·          Some problems of Meteorological Characteristics and Communication Reception System at Laos.

·          Relationship between Satellite Broadcasting Signals and Rain Characteristics in Laos.

·          Design of the Transmission Line Simulator Having a Certain Bit Error Rate.

·          Study on Sedimentation Evolution of the Mekong River.

·          Model Village Development in Rural Region.

 

	Library Holding

 

 

         Central Library situated on the second floor of the dean-office building holds over 10,000 books, including over 250 titles of lecture manuscripts at the department library.  A central library  provides wide range of reading and referencing.  Many more specific titles can be found in the department library.

 

	Student Life

 

 

         Students of FE. are from every parts of the country.  More than 1000 students are staying in the dormitories spreading over 3 campuses.  The main campus (Sokpaluang) dormitories can provide about 750 places.

         Besides studying only in class rooms, sport activities such as football and volleyball are popular for all.  Culture and traditional art performing are exemptional and all occasion interest catching.

 

	International Linkages

 

 

         The Faculty of Engineering  has formulated and maintained cooperative links with universities and International institutions worldwide, i.e., France, Switzerland, Japan, Vietnam, New Zealand, Canada, and Thailand.  With such a cooperation program, FE. has established link at various levels and activities.  For instance; student exchange staff exchange and administrative experience exchange.

·          Since 1997 the JICA has supported to FE.   .

·          Since 1997, a filial of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) has established and functioned within the Department of Civil Engineering.

·          Tripartite cooperation program between NUOL-JICA-KMITL (Thailand) for upgrading FE. Staffs on the fields of Electronic and Computer Engineering.

·          FE has become a full member of AUN/SEED-Net that aims to upgrade an Engineering Education in the South East Asia Region.

·          FE (NUOL) and Hanoi University of Communication & Transport have cooperated for Master degree program.

 

 

	Administrative Staffs

 

 

Dean: Dr. Saykhong SAYNASINE

Deputy-Dean:

       Mr. Keo-Oudom SENESAVATH

       Mr. Khamphoui SOUTHISOMBATH

       Mr. Boualinh SOYSOUVANH

         Mr.            Chansamout KEOSOUTHA

Assistants Dean:

Administration:  Dr. Khamphone Nanthavong

Academic Affairs: Mr. Khampha  Sihanakhone

Property & Materials Management:

Mr. Bounlith Souliyamath

Student Affairs:  Mr. Sonthany Luangsaysana

Research & Development:

Dr. Soulyphan Kannitha

Central Library:  Mrs. Sengmany Phangnoulath

Basic Science : Mr. Phosengchanh Phommachanh

Foreign Language: Mr. Khampaseuth Phommaly

Lao-Japan Technical Center:

Mr. Somphone Kanthavong

Head of Departments:

Dr. Vimane Phoummavong: Civil Eng. Dept.

Mr. Korakanh Pasomsouk: Mech. Eng. Dept.

Mr. Sengprasong Phrakonkham: Electrical. Eng. Dept.

Mrs. Nouanechan Panyanouvong,(Acting): Electronic Eng. Dept.

Mr. Soulikane Samathsengvongxay: Transportation     Eng. Dept.

Mr. Ouanma Thammavong : Irrig. Eng. Dept.

 

 

Postal Address:

Faculty of Engineering, National University of Laos, 01005,

Sokpaluang Rd., P.O. Box 3166, Vientiane. Lao PDR.

Tel: (+856-21) 312072,           Fax: (+856-21) 314382

E-mail: feaadmin@laotel.com

National University of Laos

Faculty

of

Engineering

 

Vientiane, Lao PDR

2005