Civil engineering (by types of activity)

70730301 – Civil Engineering

Programme Description

The Master's degree programme 70730301 – Civil Engineering is designed to educate highly qualified specialists capable of carrying out scientific, engineering, and innovative activities in the design, construction, reconstruction, modernization, and operation of buildings and civil engineering structures, while ensuring their reliability, structural integrity, seismic resistance, safety, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

The programme provides students with advanced knowledge of structural engineering, building and infrastructure design, construction materials and technologies, geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics and foundation engineering, hydraulic and transportation structures, engineering utility systems, earthquake-resistant design, construction physics, structural mechanics, Building Information Modeling (BIM), construction management, and contemporary construction codes, standards, and technical regulations.

During their studies, students acquire professional competencies in scientific research methodology, comprehensive analysis of construction projects, structural analysis and design, computational engineering, numerical modelling, development of engineering solutions, quality assurance and quality control in construction, preparation of engineering documentation, implementation of innovative construction technologies, and preparation of scientific publications, engineering projects, and master's dissertations.

Graduates develop practical skills in the application of modern information and communication technologies, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), structural analysis software, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), digital monitoring systems, artificial intelligence applications in engineering analysis, and advanced construction project management techniques.

Fields of Professional Activity

Graduates of the programme may pursue professional careers in:

• architectural and civil engineering design institutes;

• construction and contracting companies;

• industrial, residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction projects;

• manufacturers of construction materials and structural components;

• higher education institutions and research organizations;

• governmental and independent engineering consultancy and expert organizations;

• construction supervision, inspection, and regulatory authorities;

• engineering consultancy and project management companies;

• national and international construction and investment projects.

Types of Professional Activity

Graduates are qualified to perform the following professional activities:

• scientific research;

• engineering design;

• construction technology and production management;

• organizational and managerial activities;

• engineering consultancy and technical expertise;

• academic and teaching activities;

• construction supervision, quality assurance, and technical inspection;

• development and management of innovative and investment projects.

Professional Responsibilities

Graduates are expected to:

• design buildings and civil engineering structures and develop efficient structural solutions;

• perform structural analysis to evaluate strength, stability, durability, and reliability;

• conduct technical inspections, structural assessments, and condition diagnostics of buildings and infrastructure;

• develop reconstruction, rehabilitation, and modernization projects;

• select and implement advanced construction materials and technologies;

• prepare engineering design documentation using BIM and CAD technologies;

• plan, organize, supervise, and manage construction processes;

• ensure construction quality and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and technical regulations;

• prepare scientific papers, monographs, technical reports, and educational materials;

• teach civil engineering disciplines in higher education institutions;

• participate in national and international scientific, engineering, and investment projects;

• comply with occupational health and safety requirements, environmental protection standards, academic integrity principles, and applicable legislation in professional practice.

Graduate Competencies

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates shall be able to:

• independently analyse scientific and practical problems in civil engineering;

• apply modern methods of structural analysis, computational modelling, and engineering design;

• plan, organize, conduct, and implement scientific research in engineering practice;

• develop engineering projects using BIM, CAD, and other advanced digital technologies;

• perform technical expertise of construction projects and prepare professional engineering reports;

• implement innovative construction technologies and evaluate their technical and economic effectiveness;

• work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering and research teams while managing engineering projects;

• apply international engineering standards, utilize international scientific literature, and participate in global scientific and professional collaboration;

• publish and present research findings in national and international scientific journals, conferences, and professional forums.