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Profile of the programme
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The overall objective of this study cycle is to ensure specialised training in Civil Engineering, of international level, required to the exercise of the profession with the ability to assume the responsibility in the design of engineering solutions, serving the interests of society in general and its sustainable development. It is intended that UBI's Masters exercise the profession of Civil Engineer, as defined by the Order of Engineers and International pairs, applying theoretical, practical and experimental knowledge framed by economic, environmental, social and ethical constraints. For this purpose, it provides:
* Broad education in the main scientific and technical Civil Engineering domains, with a focus on the critical formative aspects for each one of these domains;
* Specialisation branches in 'Structures and Construction' and 'Geotechnics and Environment'. |
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Key learning outcomes
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The study programme aims to provide the following knowledge, skills and competences:
- Ability to consolidate and apply knowledge in the core scientific areas of Civil Engineering;
- Ability to apply methods and techniques to analyse and solve complex and diverse problems;
- Ability to communicate written and oral knowledge;
- Ability to teamwork and autonomous learning;
- Ability to research and study, analyse and critical interpretation of information;
- Entrepreneurial capacity, of respect for interdisciplinarity and innovation for sustainability;
- Ability to develop scientific and technical competences that allow rapid and effective integration in professional activity. |
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Occupational profiles of graduates
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Graduates from UBI are qualified to perform technical, management, and leadership roles in various areas of the Civil Construction and Public Works sector. Their broad academic background enables them to join multidisciplinary teams intervening in all stages of the infrastructure life cycle, from planning, design and construction to maintenance, rehabilitation, deconstruction and demolition. Main career opportunities include:
• Designers in engineering firms and consultants;
• Technical staff in construction, supervision, and rehabilitation companies working on buildings and infrastructures such as bridges, dams, special structures, geotechnical works, river regulation works, water supply and drainage networks, sanitation and waste management systems, roads, urbanization works, transport and urban mobility, and also in the production of construction materials, prefabrication, maintenance and construction management;
• Technical staff and managers in public administration, municipalities, and regulatory agencies;
• Trainers and collaborators in R&D centers and specialised institutes;
• Entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions for the construction sector.
The degree qualifies graduates to pursue 3rd cycle studies (doctorate) and allows access to national and international professional bodies and associations, enhancing global career prospects. |
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Learning facilities
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Construction Learning Lab
Construction Technology Lab
Real Climate Exposure Testing Area
Building Physics and Pathology Lab
Observatory for Building Construction and Rehabilitation (OCRE)
Materials Characterization and Evaluation Lab
Built Environmental Health Lab (LABSED)
Geology and Mineralogy Lab
Soil Mechanics Lab
Geotechnical Survey Lab
Rock Mechanics Lab
Environmental Geotechnics Lab
Environmental Monitoring Lab
River and Structural Hydraulics Lab
Environmental Sanitation Lab
Structural Analysis Lab – Physical and Computational Models
Strength of Materials Lab
Experimental Techniques in Structures Lab
Design Studio Room
Supplementary Lab for Structural Testing of Stone Elements
Territory and Transport Analysis and Modelling Lab
Geomatics Lab
Surveying Lab
General support facilities: Central Library, CREA, Optics Center, UBI FabLab, Computer Services, Classrooms for drawing, collaborative learning, computer-based learning, and individual study. |