Master in Building Engineering

Building Engineering sits at the intersection of civil engineering and architecture, concentrating on how buildings are designed, constructed, renovated, and managed over their working life. Typical coursework covers structural analysis, construction materials, building physics, energy performance, technical installations, safety regulations, and project management, giving students both the technical grounding of an engineer and an appreciation for architectural and functional requirements. Studio-style design work is often paired with more conventional engineering subjects such as mechanics and structural design, so graduates can move between calculation-heavy tasks and the coordination work that construction projects demand. Graduates of building engineering programs commonly work as structural or construction engineers, site managers, technical consultants, or building performance specialists. Many are employed by construction companies, engineering consultancies, public infrastructure bodies, and real estate developers, while others specialise in the growing area of retrofitting existing buildings to improve energy efficiency and structural safety. Building information modelling has also become a standard part of the profession, requiring engineers who can coordinate digital models shared across architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines. This master's degree in Building Engineering is delivered in English at Universita degli Studi di Genova, in Genova, Italy, over a duration of 2 years. As a second-cycle qualification, it is intended for students who already hold an undergraduate degree in engineering or a closely related field and want to deepen their technical and managerial competence in the construction sector. Studying in Genova places students in a city with a long maritime and industrial engineering history, offering a practical setting to explore the discipline within the wider context of Italian and European construction practice.