Construction and environment, civil engineer

Construction and environment, civil engineer - master

• Duration: 2 years
• Credits: 120
• Study plan: M-IB Development Plan
• Degree name: Master of Technology/Civil Engineering - Integrated Building Technology
• Application code: 4604 Integrated building technology or 4606 Water and sewage technology

Description of the study

The Construction and Environment study program emphasizes planning, management and operation of both existing and new infrastructure.

• The program has two fields of study: Integrated building technology and Water and wastewater technology.

Fields of study

Integrated building technology

• The study emphasizes planning, management and operation of buildings, as well as energy use and indoor climate.
• Through the course, you will gain knowledge about building technical and installation technical subject areas as well as about building management.
• The study also provides good insight into project work and management within construction engineering, plumbing and energy engineering, fire engineering, indoor environment and environmental protection.

Water and sewage technology

• The study aims to give you a thorough theoretical and practical education as a civil engineer with the skills and knowledge needed to handle challenges in water and wastewater technology.
• The study focuses on dimensioning, technical and operational solutions, as well as questions related to water safety.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements Integrated building technology

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering in building/plants, house building technology, construction technology or plumbing/energy technology
• Regulations on admission to studies at UiT state that in order to be admitted to a master's degree program of 120 credits, there is a requirement for specialization in a subject, subject or subject group of at least 80 credits or integrated education of at least 120 credits.
• Requirements for basic knowledge of:
  • 25 credits in mathematics (corresponding to Mathematics 1, 2 and 3)
  • 5 credits in statistics/probability calculus
  • 7.5 credits physics in respect framework plan for Bachelor in engineering.

Admission requirements Water and waste technology

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering in construction, water and wastewater engineering, environmental engineering, plumbing engineering or energy technology.
• Regulations on admission to studies at UiT state that in order to be admitted to a master's degree program of 120 credits, there is a requirement for specialization in a subject, subject or subject group of at least 80 credits or integrated education of at least 120 credits.
• Requirements for basic knowledge of:
  • 25 credits in mathematics (corresponding to Mathematics 1, 2 and 3)
  • 5 credits in statistics/probability calculus
  • 7.5 credits physics in respect framework plan for Bachelor in engineering.

Job opportunities

• Project planning and project management at consulting engineering firms and contractors within building technology, plumbing, energy technology, indoor environment or VA technology
• Management, operation and maintenance of buildings
• Planning, operation and maintenance of VA facilities
• Research and development
• Public operation and administration

Typical job titles for former students

• Project engineer
• Project manager
• Consultant
• Advisor
• Construction manager
• Case manager

Further studies

Qualifies for admission to PhD studies.

Exchange

Work is ongoing to establish international student exchange agreements.

• Ghent University Belgium
• Hokkaido University Japan
• Icam-Strasbourg Europe Campus France
• Institute of Technology and Business in eské Budjovice Czech Republic
• Linköping University Sweden
• Shandong Jianzhu University China
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur India
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science India
• Lehigh University USA

University of Tromso: A Summary

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Overview:

UiT Norges arktiske universitet (University of Tromso) is a public university located in Tromso, Norway. It is known for its focus on Arctic research and education.