Master of Science in

Credits
CIVIL ENGINEERING Specialization

Theoretical core courses (4 courses to be chosen) 12

2-year program - 120 ECTS Building energetics 3
Dynamique des structures D 3
Fundamentals of traffic operations and control C 3
Geomechanics B 3
Master’s thesis Theoretical Ouvrages hydrauliques et aménagements hydroélectriques E 3
30 ECTS core courses
12 ECTS Optional courses 53
Advanced Composites in Engineering Structures D 3
Advanced continuum mechanics D 2
Advanced design of concrete structures D 3
Master’s Advanced methods in computational solid mechanics B D 3
thesis Advanced Steel Design D 3
pre-study
Analyse et gestion des risques B D E 3
3 ECTS
Analyse et management des risques industriels 3
Practical Barrages et ouvrages hydrauliques annexes B D E 3
project work Optional Conception des constructions en bois D 3
16 ECTS courses Data and artificial intelligence for transportation C 4
Human and 53 ECTS Decision-aid methodologies in transportation C 4
social sciences, Développements en économie des transports C 3
6 ECTS Droit de la construction pour ingénieurs I B D E 2
Droit de la construction pour ingénieurs II B D E 3
Éco-morphologie fluviale E 3
The program includes an 8-week compulsory internship
Economie des réseaux d'infrastructures C 3
Économie hydraulique E 2
Students may choose to pursue a 30 ECTS specialization: Energy Geostructures B E 3
B Geotechnical Engineering Engineering geology for geo-energy B 3
C Transportation and Mobility Esthétique des ouvrages de génie civil D 2
D Structural Engineering Études d'impact B E 3
E Hydraulic Engineering and Energy Exploitation ferroviaire C 3
Géologie de la construction et de l'environnement B E 3
Or a 30 ECTS Minor: Geophysics for engineers B 3
• Computational Science and Engineering Gestion de la maintenance des infrastructures B C 3
• Design Intégré, Architecture et Durabilité (IDEAS) Hydraulique fluviale et aménagement des cours d'eau B E 3
• Energy Management de projet et analyse du risque C 4
• Management, Technology and Entrepreneurship Matériaux et structures D 3
• Urban Planning and Territorial Development Modélisation des systèmes énergétiques C E 3
Nonlinear analysis of structures D 3
A specialization or Minor is included in the 120 ECTS credits. Ondes de crue et de rupture de barrage E 3

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Planification intégrée des infrastructures d'énergie E 3
Ponts en béton D 3
Programming Concept in Scientific Computing B 4
Reservoir geo-mechanics engineering B 3
Seismic engineering B D E 3
Selected topics in mechanics of solids and structures B D 3
Slope stability B 3
Structure et architecture D 3
Structures complexes D 3
Structures en béton, chapitres choisis D 3
Structures en métal, chapitres choisis D 3
Structures existantes, bases B D E 3
The EPFL civil engineering academic performances are top- Structures existantes, chapitres choisis B D E 3
rated at the international level. Its master curriculum is widely Systèmes de transports C 3
recognized for the high quality of its training and offers very Thermodynamics of comfort in buildings E 3
good perspectives of professional insertion. Travaux souterrains B E 3
The increased demand in Switzerland for highly qualified Urban hydraulic systems E 3
engineers in the civil engineering sector provides excellent Villes et transports B C 3
career prospects for our students. Civil engineering Voies de circulation C 3
consulting firms, state administrations and construction
companies all benefit from hiring our graduates. Furthermore, Human and social sciences 6
the scientific skills and the versatility of our engineers also Project in human and social sciences 6
allow them to pursue very diverse professional activities. Practical project work 16
Whatever path you choose, you will collaborate with numerous Laboratoire GC 4
partners from the domains of architecture, environment, Projet ENAC ou UE architecture 4
sociology, economy, energy, or politics. The know-how of the Projet de construction 4
Swiss civil engineers is very well respected abroad, which also Projet de systèmes civils 4
opens the door to an international career. Summer Workshop 4
UE génie civil: Construction durable 4
School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering
master.epfl.ch/civilengineering Master's thesis pre-study 3
Contact: sgc@epfl.ch Pré-étude projet de master 3