The MSc in Civil Engineering - major in Structural Engineering aims to train professionals with advanced knowledge, capable to operate in all areas of structural and geotechnical engineering, including analysis, design, testing, retrofitting, management and maintenance of civil structures and infrastructures.

The Programme is mainly focused on acquiring specialized knowledge for the design of complex civil engineering structures and related technical plants, including the diagnosis and rehabilitation of existing structures using innovative materials and techniques.

The curriculum delves into structural analysis methods with particular attention to computational mechanics, dynamics of structures and earthquake engineering, bridges analysis and management, foundation engineering anf reatining structures design.

This programme is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career as a structural engineer or design consultant or even proceed with academic career.

All the courses of this track are taught in English, according to the quick internationalization process of the activities of structural engineering companies, which increasingly require structural engineers mastering this language.

Campus

Structural Engineering is held at the Engineering Campus of the University of Perugia, a modern structure at the outskirts of the city, distributed across multiple engineering schools, with a dedicated library, computing facilities, laboratories, a food court and a dedicated train station. We are at the geographical centre of a wide network of national and international enterprises. Our network spans multiple countries, with plenty of options for student exchange opportunities.

 

City

How to Get to Perugia

On the train:

FROM THE NORTH, railway lines

  • “Milan-Bologna-Florence-Rome” via Terontola
  • “Florence-Terni”

FROM THE SOUTH, railway lines

  • “Rome-Ancona” via Foligno
  • “Rome-Florence-Bologna-Milan” via Terontola

By car or bus:

FROM THE NORTH

  • A1 motorway, Valdichiana exit and connection to Perugia along Lake Trasimeno

FROM THE SOUTH

  • A1 motorway, Orte exit, Orte-Terni connection, exit for Perugia to join the E45

FROM THE NORTH-EAST

  • E45 highway (Cesena – Orte) Perugia exits

Perugia is one of the most important tourist attractions in central Italy, and worldwide famous for its international cultural events, such as Umbria Jazz and Eurochocolate. Perugia is also the home of the Foreigners' University, the oldest and most prestigious Italian institution specialised in teaching, research and promotion of Italian language and culture in all its expressions. Perugia hosts a thriving, multicultural environment. Full of history but open to progress, looking forwards to the next frontiers of innovation.

Accommodation

Admission requirement

To be admitted, 

perspective students have to present a pre-enrollment application by September 30th.

For students requiring a VISA, it is suggested to submit the pre-enrollment application by June 30th in order to be able to arrive to Italy in suitable time for the beginning of the courses (half of September 2024).

For further information visit: How to apply - Università degli Studi di Perugia (unipg.it)

Students applying for the program need to have:

  • a bachelor degree in Civil engineering with transcripts
       
  • an English language proficiency certificate level B2 or equivalent.

A selection Committee will evaluate admission requests based on the degree certificate and transcripts and on the English language certification. Ideal students have competences on mathematics, physics, structural mechanics, structural design and soil mechanics at least.

 

Fees

Tuition Fees and scholarships - Università degli Studi di Perugia (unipg.it)

 

Scholarships

There are no specific scholarships offered by University for this program.

Accommodation availability and scholarship at University of Perugia are managed by the Regional Agency A.Di.S.U. (Agenzia per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario dell'Umbria); so, you can apply for the scholarship by following the procedures of the announcement that is usually published in July at website: | A.Di.S.U. (adisu.umbria.it).