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; canals, harbors and off-shore structures; and town plans.
The MSc program in Civil Engineering is divided into four specializations: Building Structures, Building Services, Civil Works and Marine Structures, 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. However, it is also possible to earn an MSc in Civil Engineering without a specialization.