Bachelor in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil and environmental engineering covers the design, construction, and management of infrastructure such as buildings, roads, bridges, water systems, and structures for managing environmental resources. Students in this field typically study structural mechanics, materials science, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics, and environmental engineering, alongside mathematics and physics courses that provide the analytical foundation for engineering design. The discipline generally addresses both the technical aspects of constructing durable infrastructure and the environmental considerations involved in managing water resources, waste, and the impact of construction on natural systems. This bachelor's program in Civil and Environmental Engineering is taught in English at Politecnico di Torino, located in Turin, Italy, in line with the standard structure of a first-cycle engineering degree in Italy. English-medium instruction is intended to support an internationally diverse group of students at an Italian technical university. Graduates typically pursue careers in construction firms, engineering consultancies, infrastructure and public works agencies, and environmental management organizations, working on the design, planning, and supervision of buildings and infrastructure projects. Others move into roles focused on water resource management, environmental impact assessment, or urban infrastructure planning. Some continue their education at the master's level in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related specializations. The combination of structural and environmental engineering knowledge is intended to prepare graduates for work that requires both technical competence in designing and building infrastructure and an awareness of how engineering projects interact with the surrounding environment, a combination increasingly relevant given the practical demands placed on modern infrastructure and resource systems.