Program Overview
The Civil Engineering - Building Construction at Polytechnic of Leiria is a Master programme in Engineering taught in English, Portuguese over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Civil Engineering - Building Construction programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, Portuguese
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,040 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leiria, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Civil Engineering - Building Construction programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Dynamic Analysis and Earthquake Engineering
- Construction and Maintenance of Road Pavements
- Urban Hydraulics\t1st Semester
- Coatings and Finishes
- Sustainable Construction
- Safety and Quality in Construction and Projects
- Wood and Masonry Structures
- Modelling and Evaluation of Structures
- Environmental Comfort in Buildings
- Mobility Planning and Management
- Introduction to Research in Civil Engineering
- Prestressed Structures and Prefabrication
- Support Structures and Improvement of Soils
- Pathology and Rehabilitation of Buildings
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
May apply to the study cycle, leading to master\xc2\x92s degree:
- Holders of a graduation degree or legal equivalent in the field of Civil Engineering and other related technological areas.
- Holders of a foreign academic degree obtained in a 1st. study cycleorganized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a state acceding to this process, in the field of Civil Engineering and other related technological areas.\xc2\xa0
- Holders of a foreign academic degree that is recognized as satisfying the objectives of a degree by the Technical and Scientific Council of the School of Technology and Management in the field of Civil Engineering and other related technology areas.\xc2\xa0
- Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum recognized by the Technical and Scientific Council of the School of Technology and Management as attesting the capacity to complete this study cycle.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,040 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,040 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Polytechnic of Leiria directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Polytechnic of Leiria
Polytechnic of Leiria
Leiria, Portugal
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2012-09-17
- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English, Portuguese
- Duration 24 months