Overview

The study programme will give graduates high expertise in Civil and Structural Engineering. The program will emphasize knowledge of new materials and solutions. The teaching will reflect the wide range of professions graduates can work within, ranging from traditional construction companies to equipment manufacturing for offshore operations, as well as project management, urban planning, road construction, water and wastewater treatment.

Candidates shall understand the environmental consequences given by the choice of structural systems and materials, and through conscious planning of systems for the management, operation, and maintenance.

Programme Structure

The master's programme has two specialisations: Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering.

The master's program in Civil and Structural Engineering provides a solid basis for analysing engineering problems in large scale projects. Central topics in the study are constructions in steel, timber, concrete and UHPC, life cycle analysis, fatigue, geotechnics and foundation, element method, risk management and quality management.

Furthermore, the programme provides courses in Civil Engineering with courses such as urban planning, road construction, water and wastewater treatment. There is a demand for graduate Civil and Structural Engineers with this technical background, both from the industry and public administration. Frequent contact with the industry will be a central part of the programme.

You will be capable of finding new and more environmentally friendly solutions and using new materials to improve the efficiency of building operations, both on land and offshore.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grimstad, Norway

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Structural Engineering

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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62

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admission requirement is a completed and passed three-year bachelor's degree in engineering, within the areas civil and constructional engineering, or mechanical or marine construction, in line with the National Curriculum Regulations for Engineering Education in Norway. Furthermore, the following requirements are set, which in part go beyond the minimum requirements in the national curriculum regulations:

At least 25 credits in relevant mathematics
At least 5 credits in statistics
At least 7.5 credits in physics

The weighted average grade of C or better is required.

Entrance requirements are Higher Education Entrance Qualification for international applicants and certified language requirements in English.

The general basis for admission to universities and university colleges in Norway is called Higher Education Entrance Qualification. You may find what is considered university entrance qualifications from your country in the 'GSU' list.

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Tuition Fees

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EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The study programme is only open for EU/EEA applicants.

Funding

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