Structural Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Italy.
🇮🇹 1–2 years · September/October (main)
Masters in Civil Engineering in Italy
A Civil Engineering master's specialises in structures, geotechnics, transportation, water resources or construction management. Here is how studying it in Italy works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 2 universities compared
- From ₹26 lakh – ₹34 lakh
- Intakes: September/October (main)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Civil Engineering in Italy: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Civil Engineering in Italy usually takes 1–2 years. On our list, 2 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹26 lakh – ₹34 lakh (PoliMi) to ₹30 lakh – ₹38 lakh (PoliTo). After graduating: residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation.
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Masters in Civil Engineering in Italy at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ €500 – €4,000 per year at public universities (often income-based); private €6,000 – €20,000
- Living costs
- ≈ €700 – €1,100 per month (Milan is costliest)
- Typical budget
- ₹8–15 lakh per year
- Intakes
- September/October (main), February (selected programs)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- Post-study work
- Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
Overview
Why study Civil Engineering in Italy?
A Civil Engineering master's specialises in structures, geotechnics, transportation, water resources or construction management.
Italy offers low public-university tuition with regional DSU scholarships, world-famous programs in design, architecture and engineering and income-based fees and scholarships that can cover tuition and housing.
Universities
Universities for Civil Engineering in Italy
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Specialisations
Popular Civil Engineering specialisations
Construction Management
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Italy.
Transportation Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Italy.
Geotechnical Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Italy.
Water Resources
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Italy.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
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- Prerequisite: Structural analysis
- Prerequisite: Engineering mathematics
- Prerequisite: Design software basics
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Civil Engineering in Italy
FAQs
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Italy offers low public-university tuition with regional DSU scholarships. Typical roles afterwards include Structural Engineer, Project / Construction Manager and Transportation Planner.
On our list: PoliMi and PoliTo.
From ₹26 lakh – ₹34 lakh at PoliMi up to ₹30 lakh – ₹38 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in Civil Engineering, with structural analysis, engineering mathematics and design software basics, plus IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university.
Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation. During your studies: up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year).
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