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Description of the title
The Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Máster Universitario en Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos) is designed to train highly qualified professionals in the field of civil engineering, addressing complex challenges such as urban planning and public services; the design of railway and road networks; coastal and beach protection; flood and earthquake resilience; water resource management; and the design and construction of bridges, tunnels, dams, and ports, as well as the integrated management of construction projects.
With a total workload of 120 ECTS credits, the program offers a comprehensive education that combines advanced technical knowledge with creativity, preparing graduates for the regulated professional practice of Ingeniero de Caminos, Canales y Puertos.
Graduates will be prepared to work in areas such as structural and geotechnical engineering; hydraulic and environmental engineering; transportation and territorial planning; and in the management, maintenance, and operation of infrastructure projects—contributing to sustainability and environmental responsibility in the development of civil projects.
Objectives of the degree
Design and manage sustainable infrastructures and services within the field of civil engineering.
Analyze and solve technical problems related to the construction, maintenance, and operation of infrastructures.
Develop competencies for leading and coordinating teams in civil engineering projects.
Plan and execute projects related to infrastructures and the services they provide.
Implement innovative solutions in the management of water and energy resources.
Design and construct civil engineering solutions with consideration for environmental factors and social integration, across diverse areas such as urban planning and territorial development, ports and coastal engineering, transportation, energy systems, and more.
Career opportunities
The Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Máster Universitario en Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos) qualifies graduates for the regulated professional practice of Ingeniero de Caminos, Canales y Puertos, offering broad career prospects that combine technical rigor with the development of creativity, interdisciplinarity, and environmental responsibility.
- Employment in civil engineering firms, construction companies, specialized consultancies, and public entities related to territorial management, infrastructure, and public services.
- Development, maintenance, and operation of projects and services associated with infrastructures in fields such as hydraulic engineering, environmental engineering, transportation, port and coastal engineering, urban planning and territorial development, and energy.
- Roles in research and development, environmental management, and technical consultancy.
- Contribution to sustainability and the improvement of infrastructures across different sectors.
Aimed primarily at
Reference grades and related grades:
- The reference degree for access to the master’s degree is the Degree in Civil Engineering from the Universitat Politècnica de València.
- Consequently, any graduate of a degree that qualifies him/her for the regulated profession of Public Works Technical Engineer, verified according to order CIN/307/2009, may access the master’s degree.
Structure of the master’s degree
Credits: 120 ECTS
Mandatory:90 ects |Electives:18 ects |External internships:0 ects |Final Master’s thesis (TFM):12 ects
Module 1. Extension of scientific training :18 ects mandatory
Subject:Extension of scientific training
Minimum credits: 18 | Character: Compulsory
Module 2. Civil Engineering Technologies :72 ects mandatory
Subject:Structural and geotechnical engineering
Minimum credits: 18 | Character: Compulsory
Subject:Hydraulic and environmental engineering
Minimum credits: 18 | Character: Compulsory
Subject:Transportation and land engineering
Minimum credits: 24 | Character: Compulsory
Subject:Management, maintenance and operation
Minimum credits: 12 | Character: Compulsory
Module 3. Specialization training :18 ects electives
Subject:Specialization training
Minimum credits: 18 | Character: Elective
Note: Students enrolled in 2024/25: they will be able to do up to a maximum of 18 ECTS of external curricular internships. Students entering in 2025/26 and subsequent years: the Dual Mention comes into force in the master’s degree; students may opt for this option or for the technological option (see information in the “Dual Mention” section).
Module 4. Master’s Thesis :12 ects final degree project
Subject:Master’s Thesis
Minimum credits: 12 | Subject: Final Degree Project
Dual Mention
The School of Civil Engineering at Valencia maintains strong ties with companies and institutions where graduates of this program typically join, creating a highly favorable environment for establishing a Dual Mention educational pathway. Students enrolled in this Master’s program may choose between the conventional curriculum or the Dual Mention track. In the latter case, during the final semester, the student completes 30 ECTS credits corresponding to Specialization Training courses (18 ECTS) and the Master’s Thesis (12 ECTS) within a partner organization under an employment contract compliant with labor regulations. Detailed information can be found at the following link.
Internships
During the Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, students have the opportunity to carry out external internships that allow them to apply their theoretical knowledge in real professional contexts.
These internships are designed to be carried out in companies in the civil engineering sector or in related institutions, thus facilitating a direct approach to the working world and the integration of graduates in the professional field of engineering.
Students will be able to participate in real projects, contribute to the resolution of infrastructure problems and work with industry professionals, enriching their academic training and improving their technical and practical skills.
Research and access to Ph.
This section briefly lists a list of research lines of the master’s program.
- Structural and geotechnical engineering
- Hydraulic and environmental engineering
- Transportation and land engineering
- Infrastructure management, maintenance and operation
- Urban planning and land use planning
- Sustainable development and environment in civil engineering
- Technological innovations in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure.
- Risk and safety analysis in civil engineering projects
Academic exchange / agreements with other universities
Students will be able to carry out an academic stay in one of the 97 countries with which the UPV has an agreement. There are more than 1,000 destinations to choose from in Europe (Erasmus scholarships), the United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Australia and Latin America, among others. More than 1,500 UPV students enjoy an exchange every year. If you would like to find out about all the options offered by the master’s degree, please contact the Office of International Exchange Programs.
Facilities and laboratories
The UPV provides the following laboratories and facilities for the master’s degree:
- Computer Laboratory DIC-2.1
- Computer Laboratory DIC-2.2
- Classroom G 4
- COMPUTER CLASSROOM 6
- COMPUTER CLASSROOM 7
- F1 CLASSROOM
- F3 CLASSROOM
- Concrete Laboratory
- Ports and Coasts Laboratory
Master’s Thesis
To obtain the title of Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, you must defend a Master’s Thesis (TFM), which consists of the completion, presentation and defense of an original exercise, prepared individually, before a university tribunal.
This work must be a comprehensive project of Civil Engineering that synthesizes the skills acquired throughout the master’s degree. The teaching load corresponding to the TFM is 12 ECTS and it will be carried out once all the credits of the study plan have been completed.
Collaborating companies and more
The Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering collaborates with several leading companies in the sector, including:
- CPS INFRASTRUCTURES, MOBILITY AND ENVIRONMENT, S.L.
- TÉCNICA Y PROYECTOS, S.A. TYPSA
- GENERALITAT VALENCIANA (GVA)
- PAVASAL EMPRESA CONSTRUCTORA, S.A.
- MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS, URBAN PLANNING AND TRANSPORT
- IDVIA 2020 HORIZON 2020 S.L.
- INGENIERÍA DE PRESAS S.L.
- URBEMED INGENIERIA Y PAISAJE, S.L.
- VERTICE VERTICAL, S.L.
