Master in Civil Engineering for Infrastructural Regeneration at University of Calabria
Two-year English-taught LM-23 master's at the University of Calabria on regenerating infrastructure and territory, with specialisations in sustainable environments (RISE) and resilient materials and structures (ARMS).
Master
2 years
Rende
English
University of Calabria
Civil Engineering for Infrastructural Regeneration is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-23) taught in English at the University of Calabria in Rende, with RISE and ARMS specialisations in sustainable infrastructure and resilient structures. Non-EU students pay a flat fee or win a scholarship place, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree in civil and environmental engineering, or another foreign qualification the committee judges suitable.
- English at B2 level (CEFR) or above, assessed in an online interview.
- Selection on CV and qualifications, with an online oral exam or interview for shortlisted candidates.
- A declaration of value or a CIMEA statement of comparability for your foreign degree.
About the programme
Civil Engineering for Infrastructural Regeneration (CEIR) is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-23, civil engineering, 120 ECTS) taught in English by the Department of Civil Engineering of the University of Calabria (UniCal), on its campus at Arcavacata di Rende near Cosenza.
It trains highly specialised engineers to manage infrastructure and territory sustainably, and to restore structures whose physical and mechanical performance has declined. The approach is interdisciplinary, and the course suits civil and environmental engineering graduates interested in structures, water, geotechnics, transport or seismic risk. Part-time enrolment is possible.
What you will study
You choose one of two specialisations. Regenerative Infrastructures for Sustainable Environments (RISE) covers water resources, flood, landslide and seismic risk, and low-impact transport systems. Advanced Resilient Materials and Structures (ARMS) tackles complex problems in materials and structural behaviour. Units in the 2026/27 plan include:
- Seismic Retrofitting and Design of Structures (9 ECTS)
- Computational Structural Analysis of Infrastructures and Nonlinear Structural Analysis
- (Infra)structural Health Monitoring and Control, and Structural Rehabilitation of Buildings and Bridges
- Soil Dynamics and Geotechnical Engineering for Land Protection
- Sustainable Urban Water Management, and River Hydraulics and Stream Environmental Restoration
- Intelligent Transportation Systems for Smart Mobility, and Sustainable Transportation: Theory and Practice
- Advanced Structural Design, Dynamics of Structures, and Theory and Analysis of Structures
- An internship (9 ECTS) and a final exam
How the programme is taught
The study plans take an international, multidisciplinary line with a strong focus on sustainability and infrastructure. The department highlights close contact between lecturers and students, and awards for high-achieving students. Every study path includes a 9 ECTS internship before the final exam.
Career paths
Graduates can work as freelance engineers or join public and private bodies and companies in building, construction and infrastructure. Typical areas are:
- Design, monitoring and maintenance of sustainable and resilient structures
- Water resource management and flood, landslide and seismic risk mitigation
- Planning and management of public and private transport systems
- Rehabilitation of existing buildings, bridges and networks
After passing the state qualifying exam, graduates can register in Section A of the Italian Register of Engineers.
Fees and scholarships
CEIR reserves 9 non-EU places with a UniCal scholarship, which covers the enrolment fee and adds free housing, canteen meals and roughly €3,600 in pocket money. On a place without a scholarship, the 2026/27 fee for non-EU visa applicants is a flat €1,000 a year including regional tax. Right-to-study grants, handled by UniCal itself and based on an ISEE parificato, are a second route, and this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
The 2026/27 call gave CEIR 18 places for non-EU applicants living abroad, split evenly between scholarship and non-scholarship places. Applications are made on UniCal's Esse3 portal in the call for extra-EU students, for one degree only, with a €10 fee. Candidates are first screened on CV and qualifications; a shortlist of at least twice the places then sits an online oral exam, and English is assessed online.
The 2026/27 deadline was 30 March 2026, and the 2027/28 call is expected around January 2027. Admitted students pre-enrol on Universitaly, apply for a type D study visa and submit a declaration of value or CIMEA statement.
How ApplyAZ helps
If this programme fits your goals, ApplyAZ can include it in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes at Italian public universities. We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose, submit your applications and Universitaly pre-enrolment, file your DSU scholarship application and prepare your visa file, with a named person on each stage. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa. See how ApplyAZ works or check your eligibility.
Questions and answers
Is Civil Engineering for Infrastructural Regeneration taught in English?
Yes. The whole degree is taught in English, and applicants need English at B2 level or above. Non-EU applicants have their English checked in an online interview.
What are the RISE and ARMS specialisations?
RISE, Regenerative Infrastructures for Sustainable Environments, covers water, natural hazards and sustainable transport. ARMS, Advanced Resilient Materials and Structures, focuses on structural design, analysis, monitoring and rehabilitation.
Which bachelor's degrees are accepted?
A bachelor's in civil and environmental engineering, or another foreign qualification the committee judges suitable. Your preparation is checked through your CV and, if needed, an interview.
Is there an entrance test?
There is no written test. Non-EU candidates are screened on CV and qualifications, and a shortlist of at least twice the available places is invited to an online oral exam.
When can I apply for 2027/28?
The 2027/28 call is not out yet; UniCal expects it around January 2027. For 2026/27 the deadline was 30 March 2026, with a €10 application fee.
Can I work as an engineer after graduating?
Yes, after passing the Italian state qualifying exam you can register in Section A of the Register of Engineers, and work freelance or in public bodies and construction and infrastructure companies.
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