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Master's Programme in Building Technology

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This site contains the student study guide for the Master's Programme in Building Technology. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies. All the materials and instructions are for the students in the programme. If you are interested in applying to the programme, follow the link at the bottom of the site to the application page.
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Description of the programme

Master's Programme in Building Technology is organized by the School of Engineering.

It is a two year-programme (120 ECTS) that offers students comprehensive academic and professional knowledge of different disciplines within civil engineering.

The programme deals with sustainable design, construction, use, and maintenance of civil engineering structures, such as buildings and bridges. With its five main themes – structural engineering, building performance, construction management, mineral-based materials, and structural and computational mechanics and engineering – the programme provides students with knowledge and skills essential to their future careers in industry, research, education or authority.

These pages include all relevant information regarding the curriculum, planning of your studies, graduation and other study related issues for the students in the programme.

Please see the Department of Civil Engineering for more information on cooperation with industry and partners in the field of building technology.

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Civil Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Civil Engineering is at the core of designing and constructing both safe and sustainable living environments of tomorrow.

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Tuition fees 

Tuition fee for tuition-fee students in this programme:

  • Study right started on or before 1 August 2024: 15,000 EUR / academic year
  • Study right started on or after 1 August 2025: 17,000 EUR / academic year

For more information, please see the Tuition fees and scholarships webpage in the Student Guide.

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