To find the teaching regulations of the previous cohorts, consult the following page.
The recent revision of the educational offer for the Master's Degree program in Civil Engineering (LM-23) stems from the need to update the curricula to train civil engineers with a profile more aligned with the national and international labor market demands. In particular, the introduced changes aim to address the needs that emerged from recent consultations with stakeholders, which highlighted the importance of integrating skills related to sustainability and innovation into the training program, promoting practical experiences in collaboration with public and private companies, and strengthening the internationalization of the course.
To this end, a curriculum delivered entirely in English has been introduced, with a specific focus on the management of water-related risks (e.g., floods, droughts, landslides, etc.). This initiative has a dual objective: ensuring continuity for international students already enrolled in the English-taught Bachelor's program offered by the Department of Engineering and attracting students from international academic institutions, thereby expanding the global dimension of the Master degree program.
The Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering deepens and completes the knowledge acquired in the Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (L-7), training professionals with advanced skills in the protection, enhancement, and sustainable development of the territory, as well as in the design, management, and maintenance of civil structures and infrastructures.
The study program integrates interdisciplinary approaches and provides the necessary tools to operate in innovative fields such as industry, services, environment, freelance professions, and public administration. Additionally, students have the opportunity to continue their studies through master’s programs or doctoral research.
The degree program offers three curricula, allowing students to customize their educational path and delve deeper into specific areas of civil engineering. In addition to the English-taught curriculum focused on the management of hydrogeological and hydraulic risks previously mentioned, there are two other curricula offered in Italian, focusing respectively on transportation infrastructure and on structural and geotechnical engineering.
Admission to the Master’s Degree is reserved for graduates in the L-7 or L-23 classes (DM 270/04) and 04 or 08 (DM 509/99) or those who have obtained an equivalent qualification in Italy or abroad, subject to verification of at least 42 ECTS credits in fundamental scientific-disciplinary fields and 54 ECTS credits in core subjects.
The study plan includes courses in the main areas of civil engineering, such as modeling, structural analysis and dynamics, slope stability and foundations, hydraulic engineering for territorial and coastal protection, transportation infrastructures, and building and urban planning design. Teaching methods combine lectures, project-based activities, and laboratory work, offering students a comprehensive and applied education.
Internship opportunities are available at public and private institutions, construction companies, or foreign institutions, with access to international programs such as Erasmus+. In particular, internships in collaboration with companies from the Advisory Committee of the course are encouraged, ensuring professional training opportunities across different curricular
areas.
For admission to the Master's Degree Program in Civil Engineering, the following requirements must be met:
- A Bachelor's degree in the L-7 or L-23 classes (DM 270/04) or in the 04 or 08 classes (DM 509/99), which grants direct access to the Master's program;
or:
- A Bachelor's degree or a three-year university diploma obtained in Italy, or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad and recognized as suitable, along with a minimum number of 42 ECTS credits in the following fundamental scientificdisciplinary fields:
MAT/03 Geometry (now MATH-02/B)
MAT/05 Mathematical Analysis (now MATH-03/A)
MAT/07 Mathematical Physics (now MATH-04/A)
FIS/01 Experimental Physics (now PHYS-01/A)
CHIM/07 Chemical Foundations of Technology (now CHEM-06/A)
Additionally, a minimum of 54 ECTS credits must be obtained in the following core scientific-disciplinary fields:
ICAR/01 Hydraulics (now CEAR-01/A)
ICAR/04 Roads, Railways, and Airports (now CEAR-03/A)
ICAR/06 Surveying and Cartography (now CEAR-04/A)
ICAR/07 Geotechnics (now CEAR-05/A)
ICAR/08 Structural Mechanics (now CEAR-06/A)
ICAR/09 Structural Engineering (now CEAR-07/A)
ING-IND/11 Applied Physics (now IIND-07/B)
ICAR/10 Architectural Engineering (now CEAR-08/A)
ICAR/20 Urban and Regional Planning (now CEAR-12/A)
If the number of credits obtained in fundamental fields is lower than 42 but at least 36, including credits from other fundamental fields listed in the ministerial decrees for class 08 (DM 509/99) or class L-7 (DM 270/04), admission is subject to evaluation by the competent Master's Degree Committee (C.C.L.M.). Similarly, if the number of credits obtained in core fields is lower than 54 but at least 48, including credits from other core fields within class 08 (DM 509/99) or class L-7 (DM 270/04), admission is also subject to evaluation by the C.C.L.M.
The assessment of the student's academic preparation (as per Article 6, Paragraph 2 of DM 270/04) is conducted before enrollment, following the procedures outlined in the program's academic regulations.
Additionally, for admission to the program, a level of English proficiency of at least B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or an equivalent certification is required.
The main objective of the Master's Degree in Civil Engineering is to train professionals who are both aware and critical thinkers, equipped with the necessary technical and scientific knowledge to design, construct, and manage even complex structures in accordance with the most innovative methodologies in civil engineering. Additionally, graduates will be prepared to take on leading roles in territorial protection.
A secondary objective is to provide a solid educational foundation for those who wish to pursue further studies in a master's program or a Ph.D. The curriculum includes laboratory activities, seminars, and tutorials, as well as external experiences such as internships at companies and laboratories, and study periods at other Italian and European universities, also within the framework of international agreements.
Study Program
The academic path, designed as a natural continuation of the Bachelor's program and built on a strong foundation in physics and mathematics, aims to provide professional and practical knowledge and skills in the core disciplines of Civil Engineering. Specifically, graduates will be trained in:
i) The design, construction, management, and supervision of civil works, facilities, and infrastructure, as well as urban,
territorial, and transport systems;
ii) The planning, design, and management of projects for territorial protection and development, with a focus on sustainable infrastructure, intelligent transport systems, water resource management and protection, coastal defense, erosion mitigation, urban and territorial regeneration, as well as environmental surveying and monitoring;
iii) The assessment, planning, and design of civil engineering interventions aimed at mitigating seismic and hydrogeological risks, with particular attention to infrastructure resilience and the safety of existing buildings.
The study program offers three curricula, each associated with different professional roles and career opportunities:
Sustainable Engineering for Water-Related Risks (taught in English)
Transport Infrastructure (taught in Italian)
Structures and Geotechnics (taught in Italian)
Regarding the curriculum delivered in English, specific training activities will be provided for students coming from foreign countries to acquire Italian language skills (Italian language courses offered by the Department of Ancient and Modern Civilizations (DICAM) and language learning through e-learning, available free of charge to all UniME users via the dedicated UniMeStone platform).
Civil Engineer
Work roles:
Civil engineers possess advanced technical and scientific skills that enable them to work in various professional fields, taking on roles such as:
- Designer;
- Construction site manager;
- Planner of development and land protection projects;
- Manager of territorial infrastructures;
- Expert evaluator of the environmental sustainability of civil works.
Aquired technical skills:
- Planning and designing civil works, infrastructures, technological systems, plants, networks, services, and technical and organizational processes, ensuring safety, functionality, and sustainability;
- Supervising the execution of works, ensuring compliance with project specifications, current regulations, and required quality standards;
- Developing land management strategies, with particular attention to economic, environmental, and energy sustainability, to prevent risks associated with extreme natural events and improve resource utilization;
- Coordinating the maintenance, optimization, and operation of complex infrastructure networks, such as roads, railways, airports, metro lines, aqueducts, sewage systems, and hydraulic regulation and defense works;
- Analyzing the environmental impact of infrastructures and building projects, proposing solutions to reduce the ecological footprint and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Career opportunities:
- Professional firms and design companies for civil works, plants, and infrastructure;
- Construction and maintenance companies for civil works, plants, and infrastructure;
- Universities, research institutions, and higher education schools;
- Public offices for the design, planning, management, and control of urban and territorial systems;
- Companies, entities, consortia, and agencies for the management and control of civil works and service systems;
- Service companies for the study of the urban and territorial impact of infrastructure;
- Enterprises, companies, and service firms, public offices, entities, consortia, and agencies for land surveying and monitoring.