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Civil Engineering – (M.Sc.)

Delft University of Technology

Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Application Deadline: April 1 (EU and Non EU)
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,650 (non-EEA)
Location: Delft / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 24 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Credits (ECTS): 120
Languages: English 
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Location of Delft University of Technology

Civil engineering is concerned with the development, design, construction, production and management of the physical infrastructure required to safeguard the safety, health, business activity and sustainability of our society. These facilities are built to provide services such as water management, soil management, urban development, flood protection, drinking water production, waste treatment, transport by water, rail and road, and to perform other functions for the public (such as utilities and offices).

The programme at TU Delft is the oldest Civil Engineering course in the Netherlands. The course has traditionally emphasised the interaction between theory and practice and between research and education. Students and researchers therefore enjoy excellent and extensive laboratory, ICT and library facilities.

The MSc programme in Civil Engineering aims to train and educate engineers who are able to solve complex problems in a creative way. Civil engineers are knowledgeable as well as scientifically and technologically resourceful. They are able to work professionaly in complex and unpredictable environments and to assume leading roles in these organisations, both in the Netherlands and worldwide.


Contents

The MSc programme in Civil Engineering comprises a total of 120 ECTS credits over two years. Credits are earned from courses, culminating in an MSc thesis project. Within the courses, you have the option of choosing between an internship, multidisciplinary project (group work), extra courses and an additional research project. The programme is conducted in English.

The MSc in Civil Engineering offers six specializations, designed to train students to make full use of the tools of techniques of their discipline:

  • - Hydraulic Engineering
  • - Building Engineering
  • - Structural Engineering
  • - Transport & Planning
  • - Water Management
  • - Geo-Engineering

MSc Project

One of the electives in the MSc programme is the master project. This elective can be done both in the Netherlands and abroad. The master project is an activity in which, together with 3 to 5 other students, you must resolve a civil engineering problem in at least 8 weeks. It is also an excellent preparation for your graduation work. And it is a perfect way in which to discover what you find to be interesting and pleasant within your subject field.

You can carry out master projects at:

  • universities
  • research bodies
  • authorities
  • companies
  • non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

Most students opt for a master project abroad. In recent years students have spread across the globe for their master projects. The research they have carried out has included:

  • coastal protection
  • port design
  • city planning
  • building durably in slum areas
  • designing school complexes
  • irrigation systems

Examples of MSc projects:

  • "Small Reservoirs Project" in Ghana
  • Delft students build school in Nepal
  • Dikes in Taiwan
  • Building in India
  • Safety on the Chinese building site
  • The estuary of the Casamance region

You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.

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Requirements

General requirements

1)

A. A good university BSc degree with good grades on the key courses in a main subject closely related to the MSc programme to which you are applying.
Exceptions: Management of Technology, Engineering and Policy Analysis and Science Education & Communication, to which all students holding a technology or science degree may be admitted.

or

B. A proof that you have nearly completed a BSc programme whose main subject is closely related to the MSc programme to which you are applying.

2)

A BSc Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 75% of the scale maximum, or, when included, the specific requirements defined for the country in which you obtained (or are in the process of obtaining) your Bachelor’s degree

3)

Proof of English language proficiency (certificates older than two years are not accepted):

  • A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 90 (internet-based test). Please note that we only accept the TOEFL internet-based test.
  • or IELTS (academic version) overall Band score of at least 6.5.
  • or proof that you have passed the University of Cambridge 'Certificate of Proficiency in English' or the University of Cambridge 'Certificate in Advanced English'

As the whole process of collecting information, registering for the tests and receiving the test results may take several months, we advise you to register for the IELTS or TOEFL several months before starting your application.

It is allowed to send us a copy of your test results, please check the application documents for detailed information.

  • For EU/EFTA nationals, the English language certificate may be submitted until 1 July provided that all other required hard copy documents are received before the application deadline of 1 April.
  • Nationals of the People’s Republic of China only: A Nuffic certificate as proof of your English language proficiency. In order to obtain the Nuffic certificate you will need to take the IELTS or TOEFL internet-based test.
  • Only nationals from the USA, U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are exempt from the proof of English language proficiency requirement.

4)

A clear and relevant essay in English (2,000 - 3,000 words) addressing the following:

  • Your motivation for taking the MSc programme of your choice.
  • Why you wish to pursue this programme abroad and/or in the Netherlands in particular.
  • Why you are interested in TU Delft.
  • If there are optional specialisations in the Master’s programme of your choice: which specialisation(s) interest you most, and why?
  • Examples of three Master’s thesis topics that interest you and with an explanation of your particular interest.
  • A brief summary (maximum 250 words) of the thesis work or the final assignment done for your Bachelor’s programme, including information on the credits earned, grade, and full workload.

5)

Two reference letters in English, French, German or Dutch:

  1. one from from a professor or an assistant professor from the faculty from which you graduated.
  2. one from your employer, if you already have work experience.

If you have not yet graduated, please provide two letters from professors or assistant professors from the faculty at which you are studying.

6)

An extensive résumé (curriculum vitae) written in English.

7)

Proof of identity

8)

Please note:

Applicants for Architecture Urbanism & Building Sciences, Design for Interaction and Integrated Product Design are required to upload a digital portfolio. Please note that only uploaded portfolio’s will be processed.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade C (Score: 60)
TOEFL Internet-based: 90

Accreditation

NVAO independently assesses the quality of higher education in Flanders and the Netherlands. All of TU Delft’s educational programmes are accredited by NVAO and therefore meet the European quality standards. Alongside the national accreditation system, many of TU Delft’s education programmes are recognized as substantially equivalent to the best programmes in the USA by the American Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET).

Funding details

TU Delft offers an array of scholarships, ranging from (partial) tuition waivers to full scholarships covering tuition and living expenses. Some MSc programme-specific scholarships may only be announced on their respective websites.

TU Delft Excellences Scholarships are awarded to admitted students with exceptional promise and outstanding academic achievement. There is typically no separate application procedure. Selected scholarship recipients will be notified directly by the university.


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