Master's Degree Engineering Full Time

Master of Science in Engineering Mse Profile Civil Engineering

at FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz · Switzerland

Duration

Full-time (3 semesters) or part-time (5 semesters)

Intake

February

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE), Profile Civil Engineering at FHNW develops expertise in complex civil engineering issues. You deepen your knowledge in a chosen core discipline such as structural design, geotechnical engineering, or transportation infrastructure. The programme is organised around core modules, specialization, and a master’s thesis.

You complete 90 ECTS credits using onsite learning. Study is available full-time in three semesters or part-time over five semesters, with the part-time option allowing you to work alongside your studies at an engineering firm or at the Institute of Civil Engineering. The programme includes modern construction labs, realistic testing environments, and learning to analyse, plan, and manage complex tasks.

Modules

Core Modules
Specialization
Master's Thesis
Structural Engineering
Concrete Construction
Structural Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering
Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management
Transportation Planning and Traffic Systems

Career outcomes

Project manager
Specialist
Leadership roles
Construction companies
Engineering offices

How this course compares

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz is #20 in Switzerland on research impact (251,446 citations).
It lists 23 Engineering courses in total, 7 of them at master's level.
8 universities in Switzerland teach master's Engineering; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
Most master's Engineering courses in Switzerland take Full-time (3 semesters) or part-time (5 semesters); this one does too.

The same course elsewhere in Switzerland

All master's Engineering programs in Switzerland →

QS #473 Master in Software Engineering with AI Universita della Svizzera Italiana 1–2 years

#16 in Switzerland Precision Engineering BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences 1–2 years

Master in Civil Engineering University of Applied Sciences Aargau Full time: 3 semesters. Part time: 5 semesters.

Master in Civil Engineering University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) Full-time: 3 semesters. Part-time: 5 semesters.

Master in Civil Engineering University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland Full-time: 3 semesters; Part-time: 5 semesters

QS #22 MA Loudspeakers EPFL

QS #22 Master in Micro and Nanotechnologies for Integrated Systems EPFL - EPF Lausanne 120 ECTS in total over a maximum of six semesters

Best master's Engineering universities in Switzerland →All master's Engineering programs in Switzerland →Master's scholarships in Switzerland →

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Switzerland offer master's Engineering?

Universita della Svizzera Italiana (QS #473), BFH - Bern University of Applied Sciences (#16 in Switzerland), University of Applied Sciences Aargau, University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ), University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland, EPFL (QS #22), EPFL - EPF Lausanne (QS #22) are among the 8 that do.

How long is the Master of Science in Engineering Mse Profile Civil Engineering at FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz?

It takes Full-time (3 semesters) or part-time (5 semesters), studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in February.

Is FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz a good university for Engineering?

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz is #20 in Switzerland on research impact (251,446 citations).

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