| This research paper aims to investigate the transformative opportunities arising from the thriving smart city field for civil engineering higher education. It employs methods such as extensive literature research to juxtapose the current state of civil engineering education with the development challenges facing the smart city sector. The primary objective is to elucidate the intricate relationship between the advancement of the smart city industry and the evolution of the civil engineering discipline. In an era marked by the widespread adoption of novel technologies and methodologies, traditional civil engineering education has encountered limitations in meeting the interdisciplinary practical demands inherent in smart city construction. Concurrently, the smart city industry confronts pressing challenges, including inadequate standardization, technological stagnation, and sustainability concerns. The metamorphosis of civil engineering education is poised to furnish the smart city industry with a reservoir of highly skilled professionals, catalyzing both technological innovation and sustainable practices. Meanwhile, the expansion of the smart city sector extends beyond employment opportunities, offering prospects for knowledge exchange, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and market diversification to the civil engineering profession, thereby enriching its disciplinary essence. |