Civil and Structural Engineering
GrimstadAre you ready to shape the future? This master's program provides you with the knowledge for sustainable construction projects.
Facts about the program
- ECTS credits:
- 120
- Duration:
- 2 years
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Semester:
- Autumn 2027
- Application opens:
- 1 February
- Application deadline:
- 1 March
- Teaching language:
- English
- Student places:
- 40
About the programme
This programme is open for applicants from EU/EEA only.
A bachelor’s programme alone will not cover all the expertise demanded by the job market. With a master’s degree in Civil and Structural Engineering, you will be better prepared for the needs and changes in the job market.
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.
What will you learn?
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.
Teaching methods
Language of instruction: English
Exchange opportunities
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Internships
As a student in Grimstad, you will engage in exciting and career-oriented technology studies. The majority of students at the faculty conduct their bachelor's and master's theses in collaboration with external businesses and organizations.
Additionally, as a student, you have the option to undertake an internship as part of your master's degree.
Student life
Campus Grimstad consistently achieves high marks for both its academic and social offerings, as highlighted in the national student survey, Studiebarometeret.
Our campus is celebrated by our students not only for its exceptional academic environment but also for its affordability as a place of residence. This vibrant student city is brimming with exciting opportunities!
Read more about student life in Southern Norway and what to expect here
Career prospects
A master's program in civil engineering awards you the degree of Master of Technology and the professional title of civil engineer. This opens up vast career prospects across diverse sectors.
What can you do with your degree?
A person with a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering will be greatly qualified for leading technical positions. The main employers are consulting engineering companies, civil engineering contractors, NODE companies, and public sector organizations, such as municipalities and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.
Completion of the supplementary programme awards the degree Master of Science in Civil and Structural Engineering.
Admissions
Please note! This study programme is open for applicants from the EU/EEA and applicants with a renewable or permanent residence permit to Norway. It is not open for applicants outside EU/EEA.
Application period
- EU/EEA applicants: From 1 February to 1 March.
- Nordic citizens and applicants with a permanent or renewable residence permit in Norway: From 1 February to 15 April.
Admission 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.
Admission takes place in accordance with regulations on admission to studies and courses at the University of Agder.
How to apply
How to apply to degree programmes
The Section for Admissions at UiA can answer questions about the application process. For questions about the programme itself, please contact your faculty. See the contact details at the bottom of this page.
Contact the Section for Admissions
Phone: +47 38 14 15 64
Phone hours: Monday - Wednesday - Friday 9:00 - 11:00
Contact
- anne.augland@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 37 23 33 74
- ingrid.lande@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 37 23 32 03