Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Build a safer and more sustainable world.

This program provides a solid foundational education and enhances students' ability to understand the economic, industrial, commercial, social, and professional environment in which engineering activities take place. It promotes teamwork, critical thinking, and decision-making in everyday contexts. Civil Engineers play a key role in the planning, design, and construction of buildings, bridges, roads, dams, and other infrastructures, maintenance and rehabilitation of the built environment, considering seismic safety and energy efficiency.

Applications 2026/27

Vacancies: Information available soon

Specific exams:

07 Physics and Chemistry + 19 Mathematics A

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Course coordinator:

Carla Marchão

lec.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Why Choose This Degree?

Enhances students' ability to understand the economic, industrial, commercial, social, and professional environment in which engineering activities occur

Develops oral and written communication skills in various contexts and with different stakeholders

Trains and promotes teamwork, fostering constructive critical thinking and decision-making in everyday contexts

Provides the scientific and technical knowledge base that will enable graduates to pursue second-cycle studies.

Program

A program that equips students to address the current challenges of a built environment that aims to be safe, comfortable, durable, and sustainable, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Career Opportunities

Design, consulting, construction, and supervision in the fields of buildings and civil engineering works

Hydraulic works, transportation, and infrastructure

Rehabilitation of built heritage (both in the private sector and within central, regional, and local government authorities—general and regional directorates, municipalities, and local services)
(Particularly emphasized in the master's level studies)

About the Department of Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering (DEC) was established in 1996 and currently offers a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering (1st cycle), three Master's degrees (2nd cycle) and several training and postgraduate courses in the fields of Sustainable Construction and Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation of Railway Infrastructure.

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