Master Genie Civil

Universite de Lorraine offers the Master Genie Civil in Metz, France, a two-year, French-taught master's degree with a yearly tuition of 250 euros and studies typically starting in September. Civil engineering is the field concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of the built environment, including buildings, bridges, roads, and other infrastructure. Students in this area typically study structural engineering, which covers how buildings and structures are designed to safely carry loads, alongside geotechnical engineering, which addresses the behavior of soil and foundations. Coursework generally also covers construction materials, such as concrete and steel, along with their properties and appropriate use in different structural applications. Programs in civil engineering often address project management for construction projects, building codes and safety regulations, and increasingly, the environmental and sustainability considerations involved in designing and constructing infrastructure. Depending on the specific track, students may also study transportation infrastructure, hydraulic engineering, or urban infrastructure systems. Because civil engineering combines theoretical principles with practical design work, training in this field typically includes structural calculations, technical drawing, and applied design projects alongside classroom instruction. Graduates of civil engineering master's programs commonly pursue careers as structural engineers, construction project managers, or design engineers working for engineering firms, construction companies, or public infrastructure agencies. Others move into roles in geotechnical consulting, infrastructure planning, or technical project management within larger construction and engineering organizations. As the program is delivered entirely in French, applicants need strong French language proficiency, along with a background in engineering or the physical sciences, to follow the coursework over the two years of study at the university.