Università degli Studi di Perugia

Degree course in Civil engineering [LM-23] D. M. 270/2004

General information

Qualification awarded

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Level of qualification

Second cycle – master’s cycle

Specific admission requirements and specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

Enrolment in the Degree Programme is subject to possession of a three-year degree or university diploma, or other academic qualification obtained abroad recognized as valid. In particular, students must have curricular requirements and adequate personal preparation concerning the methods and general content in basic scientific disciplines and in core engineering disciplines for the class of degrees LM-23. The requirements relating to the ECTS credits acquired from the Bachelor’s degree in formative core activities are specified in the Academic Regulations. Students who do not meet the requirements will have to pass a test to assess the adequacy of personal preparation. The Degree course, if necessary, arranges remedial activities in order to achieve the access requirements.

Profile of the programme

The degree in Civil Engineering aims to form master’s graduates with advanced training for the operation of highly qualified activities in the civil engineering disciplines.
More specifically, the course aims to give professionals a preparation oriented towards analysis, design and management of civil construction and civil infrastructure. The educational programme consists of two curricula: "Structures" and "Infrastructure". Common courses between the two curricula are offered, in order to provide a common basis of knowledge. Likewise, the two curricula are distinguished through specific courses in order to provide a high professional specificity.
In the case of curriculum structures there is a greater attention to the analysis, planning and restoration of civil construction. There are detailed mathematical models, methods of structural analysis with particular attention to the aspects of computational mechanics, criteria and methods of earthquake-resistant design, the study of special structures and the recovery and reconstruction of existing structures with innovative techniques.
In the case of the Infrastructure curriculum, the educational programme places more emphasis on the design of complex systems constructed in the territory and on their management. The preparation is completed by non-departmental complementary courses with specific reference to the design and management of facilities. The result is a solid grounding in the core and specialized disciplines of civil engineering, through an educational programme that explores, in addition to the methodological and operational aspects,  theoretical and applicative ones also.

Qualification requirements and regulations

The Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering has a duration of 2 years, during which the student must acquire 120 credits. Formative activities are organized on a six-monthly basis or annually, and are developed through lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical assignments and a final examination. The educational programme of each student is oriented upon enrolment and through ongoing assessment by Secretarial staff and special education tutors (PhD students and research fellows). On completion of the degree course, career guidance is provided by a Steering Committee and ALMALUREA. All aspects of organization and management of the degree course are described in the specific in Academic Regulations, available on the website of the Faculty.

Key learning outcomes

The Master’s graduate acquires and knows how to adopt the theoretical and scientific aspects of mathematics and other basic sciences, and is also able to use this knowledge to interpret and define the problems of complex engineering, which require an interdisciplinary approach. Graduates will have adequate knowledge of the theoretical and scientific aspects of engineering, both in general and specifically in relation to those of civil engineering, in which they are able to identify, formulate and solve, in an innovative way, complex problems that require a interdisciplinary approach.
Graduates will be able to formulate, plan, design and manage complex and / or innovative systems, processes and services, and  design and manage highly complex experiments.
They will also acquire adequate knowledge in the field of corporate organization (corporate culture) and professional ethics.
In addition, the graduate will be fluent in written and oral form, in at least one European language other than Italian, with particular reference to the disciplinary terminology.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Individual examinations are held orally before a Board of at least two professors. Other possible methods of assessment (eg written, final examinations, or ongoing assessment, seminar presentations) will appear in the descriptions of each course. The tests for individual courses are evaluated on a scale of 30, and where appropriate, with honours. The final mark is based on the results of each course and the final exam consists of the discussion of a "thesis". The Board consists of at least 7 professors and the final score is expressed on a scale of 110 and, where appropriate, with honours.

Graduation requirements

The final qualification is awarded upon the attainment of 180 credits and approval of a written thesis.

Mode of study (full-time, part-time, e-learning, ...)

Full-time study and attendance is highly recommended. However, part-time study is possible: Attendance is not compulsory and the student can take the exam at his/her own speed and needs, in respect of the Academic Regulations.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

The main career opportunities provided by the Master’s degree courses of this particular class are: innovation and the development of production, advanced design, planning and programming, management of complex systems, both in self-employment and in manufacturing or services and public administration.
Graduates may find employment with construction companies and maintenance of civil works, civilian plants and infrastructure; professional studios and companies dealing with construction, plant and infrastructures; public offices dealing with design, planning, management and control of urban and territorial systems; companies, organizations, associations and agencies of management and of control systems of constructions and services; service companies for the feasibility study of the urban and territorial impact of infrastructures. Internships and apprenticeships will be offered in collaboration with public and private bodies.

Access to further studies

The Course provides access to Research Doctorates and 2nd-level Vocational Masters. 

Programme director or equivalent

Tabella riepilogativa regolamento

Structures (Regulations 2013)

Infrastructures (Regulations 2013)