
MSc in Structural Engineering and Building Technology
Gothenburg, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
SEK 160,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The built environment is where most of us spend our lives, and related industries constitute an enormous part of the global economy. In this master’s program, you will investigate issues related to manmade structures and buildings, working towards creating a more sustainable and resource-efficient society.
A skilled engineer in modelling, analyzing, and designing structural systems and complex buildings needs to have a deep and intuitive understanding of their physical and mechanical properties. Alongside these fundamental skills, success in this industry also requires the ability to cooperate with others, take charge of diverse projects and communicate effectively in international environments. This master’s program will give you these very tools, allowing you to meet the demands of this fast-paced, challenging, and changing industry.
You will contribute to the creation of a more sustainable and resource-efficient society by working with the construction, operation, and maintenance of all manner of buildings, bridges, and other civil engineering structures — both new and preexisting.
The program is strongly influenced by the current research ongoing at the Chalmers University of Technology. Several research groups involved in the program have close contact with prominent actors in the construction industry, and the program has been developed in cooperation with representatives from leading Swedish companies. Practising engineers from these companies contribute to the program as guest lecturers and supervisors for projects, and every year, a significant number of master’s projects are carried out in direct contact with the companies, closely connected to developments in the industry.
Courses included in the program cover topics such as conceptual design, structural systems, instability phenomena, and dynamics. Other subjects include climate protection, human comfort, thermal performance, durability, sustainable life cycle analysis, and much more.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are a great source of funding for Master's students who are liable to pay tuition fees. Some of these are administrated by Chalmers and others by external institutions. Additional scholarships may be appended to the list and applicants are therefore encouraged to check this webpage regularly.
Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Compulsory courses year 1
The first semester of the programme is compulsory. It will provide you with an overview and a common basis for further studies in specialised fields. From the second semester, you can choose to specialise in Structural engineering, Building technology or GeoStructures. If you prefer a more general competence in building engineering and geotechnics, you can combine courses from different branches. In the final master's project, you will independently carry out a qualified task with advanced problem-solving and knowledge development. The following are the four compulsory courses during year 1.
- Structural systems
- Materials performance
- FEM Basics
- Building performance
Compulsory courses year 2
In the second year, the student completes a master's thesis. Here, the student independently carries out a qualified task with advanced problem-solving and knowledge development. The thesis may be worth 30 credits or 60 credits depending on your choice.
- Master's thesis
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
There is an increasing need for technical specialists and engineers with a high level of general knowledge in Structural engineering and building technology programs as well as researchers and academic teachers. Graduates from the program from the track 'Structural Engineering' can be found at companies that design advanced structures for various applications, such as buildings, bridges, and offshore structures; and from the track 'Building Technology' at Design and Analysis of Complex Building systems, especially concerning thermal performance, indoor climate and efficient use of energy; and from tack 'GeoStructures' at design and analysis of complex geostructures, such as footings, piles, retaining structures, and bored tunnels.
From each track, graduates from the program can continue as a PhD-student. As a Ph.D. student, you are employed by Chalmers and will receive a salary. A PhD-position is normally about five years, including own courses, research, and teaching.
Program Admission Requirements
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