Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

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Civil Engineering Program Details

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages (FILS-UTCB)
Field of Study: Civil Engineering
Program Name: Civil Engineering
Instruction Languages: Offered in English and French
Study Format: Full-time
Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
ECTS Credits: 30 credits per semester / 240 credits in total

Academic Calendar: Courses run from October 1st to July 30th annually.

Industrial partnerships: Collaborations with construction companies for practical stages and internships.

International mobility: Erasmus+ exchange options or double-degree programmes with partner universities.

Specialized laboratories: Access to modern equipment for structural simulations, materials tests and software (ETABS, AutoCAD, Revit).

Admission Requirements

• High school's degree: compulsory subject taken at the baccalaureate exam are MATHEMATICS or PHYSICS subjects
• Language skills: Language certificate (CAE, CPE, TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, AQA, DELF, DALF, TCF, TEF, TFI, Diplôme de l'Alliance Française, bilingual class certificate)
• Admission process: Admission based on average, in descending order up to the number of places available

Civil Engineering Program Overview

Accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education, the Bachelor entitled “Civil Engineering” / “Génie civil” is a 4-year undergraduate program, with teaching and examinations entirely in English or French.

Organised within the Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages (FILS) of Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest (UTCB) since the early 90s, the Bachelor's contains 8 semesters (4-years) with an associated total number of 240 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).

The bachelors are open to Romanian and foreign high school graduates. They also accommodate Erasmus+ exchange students. UTCB has 126 Erasmus+ agreements with universities from 25 countries. For the academic year 2024-2025 over 30 Erasmus+ students from France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Poland, Germany, Finland and the United Kingdom already registered to follow lectures in our faculty (bachelor or master).

With small groups of students and close contact with the teaching staff, with a remarkable international environment, the Bachelor of Civil Engineering at FILS-UTCB is an excellent choice for students aiming to an international career in the construction industry. The studies at FILS also ensure the development of the communication skills and work capacity in an international environment, with over a third of the students being foreigners.

The same bachelor program is provided at FILS with teaching and examinations in English or in the French language. Exchange students can benefit from this, being allowed to select lectures in both languages and consequently, they can develop their foreign language skills.

The bachelors provide earthquake-resistant design concepts and applications are also included in almost all lectures and projects, Romania being an earthquake-prone country with a long tradition and experience in earthquake engineering. The bachelors benefit from the activities within UTCB’s Seismic Risk Assessment Research Center (CERS.), an important number of the teaching staff being CERS members.

Francophonie is a strong asset of UTCB Member of Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) from 1995, UTCB. Accommodates a French lecturer (within a convention with A.U.F. and French Embassy), a French library, a Centre de reussite Universitaire (CRU), and organizes and participates in a lot of francophone activities. The two bachelor programs also accommodate incoming professors within Erasmus+.

Studying at FILS-UTCB will also allow you to discover the dynamic student life in Bucharest and enjoy the beauty of Romania.

After graduation, one can continue with master studies in Structural Engineering / Ingénierie de structures (teaching in English or French).

What competences can you gain after graduation in Civil Engineering?

• Design or site engineer for civil, industrial and agricultural buildings
• Civil engineer for public administration
• Entrepreneur, manager or commercial representative in the field of civil, industrial and agricultural buildings
• Engineer in charge with the technical service (procurement, maintenance)
• Civil engineer for real estate development
• Researcher or Professor

Additional information

Agreement signed between the Government of the French Republic and the Government of Romania regarding the academic recognition of diplomas and periods of study in higher education.

In addition to ERASMUS + mobility, FILS students can also benefit from scholarships from the Francophone University Agency and the French Government.

Double diploma agreements with partner universities: Ecole des Ponts Paris Tech, INSA group, Universite Limoge - France, Université de Liege - Belge.

The Bachelor’s degree is certified EUR-ACE®️ by ENAEE – European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education

Free online admission, no intermediary!

Accommodation

All students must make a request to have a place in the student’s dormitory during the registration for admission.

The campus of the Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest consists of 7 student dormitories (2.500 places) equipped with free internet services, an university restaurant and a multifunctional gym (fitness, aerobics, basketball and dance).
• Accommodation fee: aprox. 100E / month

UTCB, founding member of the European University Alliance - EU-CONEXUS

Since 2019, UTCB has been part of EU-CONEXUS - The European University for Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability. EU-CONEXUS is committed to creating a new institutional framework for higher education in Europe that allows for a truly European way of studying and carrying out research through institutional alignment and seamless mobility for all. Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability (SmUCS) means for EU-CONEXUS to focus its education, research & innovation, and knowledge-sharing activities on defining, understanding and addressing societal challenges that are experienced by communities from urban and semi-urbanised coastal regions (rivers, seas and oceans).

EU-CONEXUS is a strong partnership between nine universities developing science and innovation into a hub of excellence in Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability (SmUCS). It promotes European values and identity by bringing together a new generation of European citizens and it creates a unique way of studying and carrying out research through institutional alignment and seamless mobility for all, shaping regional policies and promoting the national cultures of the partner countries.

EU-CONEXUS partner institutions are located in France, Greece, Romania, Lithuania, Spain, Croatia, Ireland, Germany and Cyprus.

UTCB students have access to:

• Micro-certifications and Minor programs (secondary specialisations) with professors from other universities
• ERASMUS+ mobility, including short-term, in partner countries
• Summer schools, cultural and sports programs in partner countries
• Access to a platform of international workshops, jobs and internships
• Multicultural and international study environment

Also, UTCB is part of the EUCEET Association, which was founded on 12th March 2007, under Belgian Law, as an expression of the sustainability strategy promoted by the Thematic Network EUCEET (European Civil Engineering Education and Training).

Between October 1998 and March 2010, the Thematic Network EUCEET ran four projects with the support of grants received from the European Commission – Directorate General for Education and Culture.

UTCB is among the founding members of the Association: Prof. Iacint Manoliu (Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest).