About this programme
Master in Structural and Civil Engineering, MSc in Engineering is a Master's Degree programme at Aalborg University in Aalborg, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Aalborg as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (2 years). Aalborg University is a research university in North Denmark.
What you will study
What you study
The MSc in Structural and Civil Engineering at Aalborg University is about designing large buildings and structures and understanding how natural forces affect them. You will work on high-rise buildings, bridges, harbour piers and offshore wind turbines. The programme covers load-bearing structures, foundations, materials and how waves, wind, currents and ice act on constructions. You will use computer simulations and models, including CAD, CFD and FEM, to solve real engineering problems. Teaching is research-based and practice-oriented, with close contact between students and teachers.
How the programme is organised
The degree is a two-year full-time master's programme taught in English. Each semester has a theme. In the first semester you analyse a structural part to determine its capacities, strengths and rigidity, using laboratory experiments, calculations, computer simulations and modelling. The second semester focuses on coastal, offshore and port engineering, with a large laboratory component and project work on natural loads. In the third semester you have options: an internship in Denmark or abroad with a project based on your tasks, a semester at another institution in Denmark or abroad, a regular semester at AAU with courses and project work, or you can start your master's thesis early. The fourth semester is the master's thesis, which can be developmental work, further development or research depending on your topic. The programme uses problem-based learning and group work throughout.
Who it suits
This programme suits students who want to combine technical depth with creativity and responsibility. You should be interested in calculations, analyses and digital tools for construction projects, and in translating theory into practical solutions. Group work is central, so you will need to collaborate across disciplines and cultures and help manage and distribute work in a team. The programme is for those who want to help design large facilities in Denmark and abroad and who enjoy solving complicated technical and design problems.
Admission, language and next steps
Teaching is in English. The programme starts in September. Applications for master's programmes go directly to Aalborg University. The page does not list specific admission requirements beyond the general master's level, so check the university's admission pages for details. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other students pay a fee set by the institution. The programme is offered in Aalborg. You can contact the student counsellor or the Study Board of the Built Environment for guidance on admission, study environment and programme composition.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Consulting engineering firms, doing calculations, choosing materials and following construction projects
- Wind turbine industry
- Construction companies on large building and construction projects
- Manufacturing companies such as concrete element factories
- Public sector in municipalities, regions or the state, reviewing construction cases or working on design and planning in traffic and the environment
- University as a researcher and/or teacher
- Project management and planning of construction processes
- Quality control and building site inspection
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to Aalborg University, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Structural and Civil Engineering, MSc in Engineering taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at Aalborg University. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with Aalborg University.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Aalborg as the campus town for this programme at Aalborg University.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. Aalborg University sets its own deadline.
What does it cost?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay EUR 7,455 a year, as Aalborg University lists it. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows no tuition fee. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at Aalborg University is linked from this page so you can compare.