International Master in Civil Engineering
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Key Information
Campus location
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
RUB 367,800 / per year *
Application deadline
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Introduction
International Master Degree Program: Civil Engineering
The 5 best reasons to participate in the program
- The program is organized in SPBPU - a recognized Russian leader in the field of higher engineering and economic education.
- The master's program “Civil Engineering” is fully in English.
- World-class professors from SPBPU and leading European universities (Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland), Leibniz Universität Hannover (Germany)).
- Unique opportunities for international mobility. We offer each student to take a semester abroad in the English language in one of the European partner universities.
- Selection of elective courses for building an individual track based on personal interests.
What sets your program apart from other programs?
The aim of the program is to prepare the Masters of Science in Civil Engineering with a high level of knowledge in the field of management and organization construction projects, the design of buildings, and structures. Upon graduation, participants will have acquired the knowledge and skills needed for a future successful career in construction.
Key Points
- individual approach and on-going assistance;
- scientific research activities, regular participation in seminars, conferences, and forums;
- joint project and research activities with teachers' engagement;
- using modern computer technology in construction;
- online communication between students and teachers via intranet web-site based on Moodle system;
- online distance learning using Moodle system;
Uniquesness
- 5+ years of successful realization
- 100+ graduates
- 50+ graduates got second Master’s degree in one of the partner-universities
Program Outcome
What do participants get out of the program?
As a result of the program's graduation, students get practical skills in:
- design and analysis of building structures and building services and facilities;
- 3D-modeling of buildings and structures (BIM skills);
- development of energy-efficient technologies and solutions in the construction;
- organization, planning, and management of investment and construction projects;
- publishing and scientific research work.
Additional educational opportunities:
- BIM A+ European master course A unique multicenter leading Erasmus Mundus Master in Building Information Modeling
- Visit to the largest construction sites in St. Petersburg and consultation with industry experts
Ideal Students
What type of person is ideal for this program?
The program participants are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent degree in the related subject area.
Admissions
Curriculum
| 1st semester | Building information modeling Cross-cultural communication and Self-Management Information technologies for the development of territories History and methodology of science Mathematical modeling Scientific discourse Foreign language in professional activity Special sections of the research Scientific and research work of master in semester [practical training] | |
| 2nd semester |
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| Building structures Construction technologies Energy efficient engineering systems GIS technologies for construction Project management for construction Property economics Designing of buildings. BIM [elective course] Basics of calculation of building structures [elective course] Introductory practice [practical training] Scientific and research work of master in semester [practical training] | ||
| 3rd semester |
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| Special course on building materials Business-planning in construction International communication in construction business Reliability of structures Project management for industrial and civil engineering The educational foresight Scientific and research work of master in semester [practical training] | ||
| 4th semester | Project practice [practical training] Pre-diploma practice [practical training] Scientific and research work (concentrated) [practical training] State final certification | |
| TOTAL | 120 ECTS |
Master’s thesis topics:
- Method of estimating construction duration considering risks at the construction site
- Using linear programming and GIS data for optimization of road vertical alignment
- Implementation of the digital approach in execution and organization stage of construction
- Comparison of SSGF method with traditional construction methods on various aspects
- Hydraulic rationale of underwater tunnel construction parameters
- BIM application for the analysis of the implementation process of the construction stages in Saudi Arabia
- The evaluation method of opportunity of construction on the slope in seismic dangerous zone
- Efficiency of concrete application in road’s pavement
- Affordable strategies to reach Net Zero Energy Buildings
- Rafter trusses with bamboo in seismic conditions
Career Opportunities
With the knowledge and practical skills acquired by completion of this course, many graduates may continue to study for a PhD, become research assistants or work for international companies or set up their own business.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
- BIM A+ European master course A unique multicenter leading Erasmus Mundus Master in Building Information Modeling
- Visit to the largest construction sites in St. Petersburg and consultation with industry experts
Rankings
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS (THE WUR):
- 301-350 position in the world
- 43 THE Best universities in Europe
- 3th position in Russia
- 42 THE Emerging Economies University Rankings
THE World University Ranking by subject: 2022
- TOP-250 Engineering Sciences
- TOP-125 Physical Sciences
- TOP-200 Computer Science
- TOP-175 Education
- TOP-250 Business and Economics
- TOP-500 Life Sciences
QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS - 2022
- 393 position in the world
QS World University Rankings by subject Area, 2021
Broad Subject Area
- 180 Engineering & Technology (4th in Russia)
- 265 Natural Sciences
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
The scholarship covers tuition fees and accomodation fees, as well as a monthly stipend.
Two options for getting the scholarship:
1. For the 2023/2024 academic year - Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education scholarship (so-called quota)
Application period: December 20, 2022 - February 20, 2023
To apply for the quota of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia https://education-in-russia.com
- Sign up and submit an application form online
- Choose the Polytechnic University your Priority #1
- Attach your scanned documents
- Pass a competitive selection in your country
- Get your visa and arrive to study in Russia!
2. For the 2024/2025 academic year - International Olympiad ""Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project"" for Master's Degree and Ph.D. studies
You can also participate in the International Olympiad ""Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project"" co-organized by Polytechnic University. The winners have an opportunity to pursue their Master's and Ph.D. degrees for free. The Olympiad is intended for both international applicants and SPbPU students in their final years of Bachelor's, Specialist's, or Master's studies
- Qualifying round (registration, portfolio contest is held online)
September 15 –December 10, 2023 - Final round (online test)
January 11 – January 30, 2024 - Interview round (for the doctoral track – Ph.D. applicants)
March 1 – March 19, 2024"