MASTER IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Especialization in Buildings

With the specialisation in Buildings we offer training in the areas of physics and technology of construction and the management of the construction process throughout the life cycle of buildings. It guarantees future Civil Engineering professionals technical and scientific training in the following project and construction areas: Building Physics – thermal, energy and acoustic performance, hygrothermal, ventilation, fire safety, pathology; Constructions Technology – rehabilitation, components and construction systems, building installations; Construction Management – coordination and management methodologies, safety in construction, building maintenance, technologies and information systems in construction, sustainability.

Study Plan

1st Year

2nd Year

1st semester

2nd semester

1st semester

2nd semester

Structural Engineering
Building Pathology and Retrofit
Territory and Transport Engineering
Hidrology and Urban Hydraulics
Geotechnical Engineering

Economics and Management
Construction Management
Transferable Skills

Choose 3 of the following courses:
+ BIM in Civil Engineering
+ Building Services
+ Quality in Construction
+ Any Course of M.EC specializations
Choose 5 of the following courses:
+ Environmental and Building Acoustics
+ Timber Constructions
+ Construction Management and Safety
+ Construction Control
+ Building Maintenance and Rehabilitation
+ Fire Safety in Buildings
+ Inspection and Testing in Building Rehabilitation
+ Construction Technologies in Buildings
+ Thermal Behaviour of Buildings
+ Circular Construction
+ Any Course of UPorto (2nd cycle)

Dissertation