Type of program: Master's

Field: Sciences and Technologies

Branch: Hydraulic

Speciality: Hydraulic structures

Speciality description:

The Master's in Hydraulic Structures is intended for holders of a Bachelor's degree in Hydraulics, Civil Engineering, or a related field who wish to specialize in the design, construction, and management of large hydraulic infrastructures. It aims to train highly qualified professionals capable of meeting the growing needs for the development, modernization, and safety of water-related structures.

This program deepens theoretical and applied knowledge in areas such as free-surface and pressurized flow hydraulics, fluid mechanics, geotechnics, structural stability, and calculation and design methods for dams, dikes, canals, spillways, intakes, tunnels, pumping stations, and other hydraulic structures.

Emphasis is placed on mastering digital tools for hydraulic and structural modeling, analyzing structural behavior under extreme conditions (floods, earthquakes), as well as addressing issues of maintenance, durability, and safety of hydraulic works. Technical projects, case studies, tutorials, and internships complement the theoretical approach to provide a professional and field-oriented training.

Graduates of this Master's program can work in design offices, hydraulic construction companies, technical departments of public administrations, water management agencies, research laboratories, or international organizations involved in hydraulic engineering. They may also pursue doctoral studies to engage in research or higher education.

This Master's program addresses current challenges in water resource management, the development of sustainable infrastructure, and adaptation to climate change, in a context where hydraulic structures play a key role in water security and socio-economic development.