General description
Civil engineers are responsible for planning, constructing and maintaining most of our
environment. It takes profound knowledge and a versatile mind to master the disciplines
involved including mechanics, material science, energy technology, heat and mass
transfer, hydraulics, acoustics, risk assessment, computer modeling and simulation,
3D-visualization, communication, and management.
Civil Engineering comprises the planning, design, risk-assessment, construction, and
maintenance of buildings, services, and towns. The subjects covered include roads,
railways, bridges and tunnels; houses and halls with load-bearing structures and
facades; services: heating, lighting, acoustics and fire safety; water supply, drains
and sewers; channels, harbors and off-shore structures; and town plans.
The MSc program in Civil Engineering is divided into four specializations: Building
Structures, Building Services, Soil and Water Mechanics, and Urban and Construction
Management.
Within each specialization, it is possible to choose between various courses and
thereby gain special areas of competence or follow recommended programs of study.
Finally, it is also possible to earn an MSc in Civil Engineering without specialization.