FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Master’s academic study programme “Innovative Road and Bridge Engineering” is implemented at Riga Technical University (RTU) in cooperation with Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU). Master’s study program “Innovative Road and Bridge Engineering” prepares highly qualified specialists for independent scientific research and practice in road and bridge design, construction and maintenance. The program was developed in the light of higher professional education trends in Europe. It is designed to be recognizable in Europe, so that students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to be competitive and the corresponding requirements of the labor market.
CAREER OPTIONS
Postgraduates become qualified experts who can design roads, bridges and other structures for transport infrastructure, manage and maintain these structures; can make the design calculations, are familiar with construction material technology and construction management; can organize and manage the site resources professionally and in a cost-effective manner – may make the construction and operation process of planning and monitoring; can conduct scientific research and the development of new construction engineering theories and methods.
FACTS
Degree required: Professional Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Professional Bachelor Degree in Transportation Engineering or comparable educationDegree awarded:Master Degree of Engineering Science in Transportation Engineering
Academic volume: 60 CP/ 90 ECTS
Study language:English
Duration:1,5 year (full-time)
Faculty:Civil Engineering
