Master's Programme in Building Engineering with Specialisation in Sustainability and Digitalisation
Mälardalen University
Universitetsplan 1, 722 20 Västerås, Sweden
SEK 270,000.00
SEK 67,500.00
SEK 67,500.00
SEK 900.00
2 Years
Course Overview
The Master’s Programme in Building Engineering with Specialisation in Sustainability and Digitalisation at Mälardalen University (MDU) is an advanced postgraduate degree designed to train next-generation civil engineers, digital building specialists, and sustainable urban planners. Taught entirely in English on Campus Västerås, this programme awards a Master of Science (120 ECTS) with a major in Building Engineering. The curriculum integrates energy-efficient building design, digital twin technologies, structural safety,... Read more
The Master’s Programme in Building Engineering with Specialisation in Sustainability and Digitalisation at Mälardalen University (MDU) is an advanced postgraduate degree designed to train next-generation civil engineers, digital building specialists, and sustainable urban planners. Taught entirely in English on Campus Västerås, this programme awards a Master of Science (120 ECTS) with a major in Building Engineering. The curriculum integrates energy-efficient building design, digital twin technologies, structural safety, big data analytics, and smart city infrastructure. Coursework combines high-level engineering mechanics with modern digital tools like Python programming and cloud platform simulations for industrial applications. The degree culminates in the fourth semester with an independent Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS), enabling students to execute empirical research alongside MDU’s active research environments or in direct collaboration with industrial construction partners.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates acquire specialized technical capabilities and digital expertise that command high demand across civil engineering firms, construction consultancies, municipal planning departments, and smart infrastructure enterprises. Key career roles include Sustainable Building Engineer, BIM Manager, Smart City Specialist, Digital Twin Analyst, Energy Systems Consultant, Construction Project Manager, and Structural Engineer. Alumni lead energy-resilient building initiatives, digital transformation projects, and sustainable urban development across global engineering consultancies, tech-driven construction firms, and public administration bodies. Furthermore, the strong theoretical and research... Read more
Graduates acquire specialized technical capabilities and digital expertise that command high demand across civil engineering firms, construction consultancies, municipal planning departments, and smart infrastructure enterprises. Key career roles include Sustainable Building Engineer, BIM Manager, Smart City Specialist, Digital Twin Analyst, Energy Systems Consultant, Construction Project Manager, and Structural Engineer. Alumni lead energy-resilient building initiatives, digital transformation projects, and sustainable urban development across global engineering consultancies, tech-driven construction firms, and public administration bodies. Furthermore, the strong theoretical and research rigor built during the thesis serves as an ideal foundation for pursuing doctoral (PhD) studies in building technology and sustainable engineering.
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Course Summary
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Universitetsplan 1, 722 20 Västerås, Sweden
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2 Year's Post Graduation (PG)
Program Length -
Available Intakes
Aug
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SEK 270,000.00/Year
Tuition Fees -
Minimum Deposit
SEK 67,500.00 -
Scholarship
SEK 67,500.00 -
SEK 900.00/Year
Application Fees -
SEK 127,872.00/Year
Living Cost
University
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Level of Education Completed
Bachelor
Minimum Mark (%) OR Minimum CGPA
Mark:60% OR CGPA:2.50
English Proficiency Test Requirements
IELTS
6.5 Overall
Reading
5.5Writing
5.5Listening
5.5Speaking
5.5PTE
62.0 Overall
Reading
59.0Writing
61.0Listening
59.0Speaking
59.0TOEFL
90.0 Overall
Reading
20.0Writing
20.0Listening
20.0Speaking
20.0Additional Requirements
A Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen with a major in Construction/Building Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Energy Engineering, Civil Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline. Prerequisites must include a minimum of 60 ECTS credits in building engineering, energy systems, or related subjects. English language proficiency equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School English 6 / English B.