Bachelor's Degree in Public Works Engineering

The Public Works Engineering or civil engineering integrates infrastructures with the territory, the environment and society in a sustainable manner. City planning; the layout of railway networks and roads; the protection of coasts and beaches; safety against floods and earthquakes; the design, construction and conservation of bridges, tunnels, dams and ports, or the integrated management of projects and works, are common activities of civil engineering. The degree trains professionals to offer sustainable and innovative solutions.

This degree is internationally certified with the EUR-ACE quality label.

The Degree in Public Works Engineering enables to practice the regulated profession of Technical Engineer of Public Works (in the specialities of Civil Constructions, Hydrology or Transportation and Urban Services). This degree allows you to work in engineering companies, in the maintenance and operation of services, construction, etc. It also allows you to work in a freelance basis by conducting studies and projects, management and inspection of works, etc. Alternatively you can work as a state official of the technical bodies or take on teaching and research tasks.

You can complete your training in one of the more than 70 foreign universities with which we have mobility agreements, in countries such as France, Germany, Denmark, United Kingdom, Italy, Finland, Austria, United States, etc.

You have the option of carrying out paid internships in the best engineering, services and construction companies (national and international), as well as in different public administrations: town halls, councils, universities, etc.

You will have direct access to the Master's Degree in Civil Engineering at the UPV without complementary training.

Furthermore, the Degree enables access the following master's degrees at the UPV: Planning and Management in Civil Engineering; Transport, Territory and Urbanism; Environmental Engineering; Concrete Engineering; Hydraulic Engineering and Environment; Occupational Risk Prevention.