ABSTRACT
The analysis of the history of engineering education is actually a study of the evolution of physics, chemistry, philosophy, geometry, astronomy, mathematics, and logic sciences, because all of these disciplines were practiced by most of the men of wisdom in ancient times. This chapter focuses on the main contributions in fields related to engineering. Great engineering achievement was the establishment of the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria, which was located in the western parts of ancient Alexandria. One area in which engineering made substantial advances was the construction of cathedrals, castles, and other large structures. As for engineering education, one may remark that the first recorded university in Europe was in Bologna, Italy in the 9th century. Although specialized only in Roman law at that time, it is considered the oldest university in continuous operation, as well as one of the leading academic institutions in Italy and Europe.
