Target level
Baccalaureate +5
ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Component
UFR PhITEM (physique, ingénierie, terre, environnement, mécanique), Grenoble INP - Ense3 (Energie, eau, environnement), UGA
Language(s) of instruction
French, English
Presentation
The master in Civil engineering offers five programmes from master 1st year to master 2nd year/
- Urban engineering (IU)
- Sustainable construction and environment (CDE)
- Construction, risks and mountains (CRM)
- Geomechanics, civil engineering and risks (GCER)
- Hydraulic and civil engineering (HCE)
The three programs IU, CDE and CRM consist of a foundation program (over 2 years excluding internships) of 60 ECTS and specialised classes for each programme (30 ECTS). The classes are given in French.
The 1st year Applied mechanics is entirely common to the two specialisations Civil engineering and Mechanics and leads to three international programs, including GCER.
The GCER and HCEE programs welcome international students. Teaching on the GCER programme is given entirely in English. For the HCE programme, 70% of classes are given in English.
The objectives common to all the programs are : scientific, technical, and professional skills in the field of civil engineering, especially in calculation and sizing of structures under static and dynamic loads, mechanics of geomaterials (soil, rock, concrete) and management of multidisciplinary projects.
The specific objectives of the programs are :
- IU program : This is a vocational course whose main objective is to train civil engineering managers in both the private and public sectors. It pays particular attention to issues related to urban planning and environmental management of construction. The IU program particularly targets 'horizontal' construction and development (roads and utilities, transport, urban planning, etc.). There are many targeted employment opportunities at management level in all the phases of a construction operation
- CDE program : This is a vocational course whose main objective is to train civil engineering managers in both the private and public sectors. It pays particular attention to issues related to the sustainability and renovation of structures, and the environmental aspects. There are many targeted employment opportunities at management level in all the phases of a construction operation
- CRM program : This is a vocational course in the GC specialisation whose main objective is to train civil engineering managers in both the private and public sectors. It pays particular attention to issues related to construction in mountain environments from the perspective of the structures, and specific stresses that are not covered by normal norms. The CRM program is especially aimed at companies specialising in construction in mountain areas and development of mountain environments in cross-border areas
- GCER program : This is an international course primarily intended for students wishing to focus on research (PhD thesis) in the field of geomechanics and civil engineering in France or abroad, with a view to pursuing a career as teacher-researcher in a University, researcher in a large public organisation (CNRS, etc.) or R&D engineer within a company
- HCEE program : The HCEE program is an international vocational course whose main objective is to train engineers/managers in the field of water and environmental engineering, in both the private or public sector. In the HCEE program, special attention is paid to issues relating to the design of unique constructions and structures for which water flows are decisive factors. The employment opportunities at management level concern: studies, design, consulting and services in hydraulics, structures, geotechnology, offshore, natural risks; design of structures; maintenance, management and operation of hydraulic structures and networks
International education
Internationally-oriented programmes
Program
Select a program
Applied Mechanics 1st year
The 1st international year, 'Applied Mechanics', totally common to both programms of Civil Engineering and Mechanics and which opens on three international courses, including GCER for the second year.
This Master Course gives you the opportunity to apply to the UGA Graduate School and one of its 15 thematic programs. The Graduate School@UGA is a new training program through and for research which was launched in 2021 within the Université Grenoble Alpes, and which concerns all the schools and components of the UGA.
The objective of these thematic programs is to offer interested students an interdisciplinary training program and academic excellence combining university studies and laboratory internships. Each thematic program develops a specific line of research, allowing then to embark on a PhD, or to have a direct professional insertion.
The program regroups students registered in different mentions, master programs or engineer school tracks and working together in specific courses.
Participation in the Graduate School@UGA is for two years (M1 and M2) and may open the possibility of obtaining an academic scholarship for two years for the best international students (non-French baccalaureate holders).
For more information : https://www.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/education/graduate-school/
UE Solid mechanics
3 creditsUE Experimental techniques and methods 1
3 creditsUE Numerical methods in solid and fluid mechanics 1
3 creditsUE Image and signal processing
3 creditsUE Fluid mechanics
3 creditsChoice: 1 among 2
UE English
3 creditsUE French as a foreign language
3 credits
Choice: 2 among 11
UE Mechanics of material
3 creditsUE Physics of granular media
3 creditsUE Multiphysical couplings (THCM)
3 creditsUE Convection in industrial and geophysical flows
3 creditsUE Instabilities and turbulence
3 creditsUE Basic geomechanics
3 creditsUE Wave in fluids
3 creditsUE Environmental flows
3 creditsUE Introduction of geophysical fluids dynamics
3 creditsUE Plastic analysis of structures
3 creditsGS_GREEN_UE Climate and Energy for a Sustainable Transition
3 credits
Choice: 1 among 2
UE Research project 1
6 creditsGS_Soft-Nano_UE-Research Methodologies
6 credits
UE Experimental techniques and methods 2
3 creditsUE Numerical methods in solid and fluid mechanics 2
3 creditsChoice: 1 among 2
UE English
3 creditsUE French as a foreign language
3 credits
Choice: 3 among 11
UE Mechanics of material
3 creditsUE Physics of granular media
3 creditsUE Multiphysical couplings (THCM)
3 creditsUE Convection in industrial and geophysical flows
3 creditsUE Instabilities and turbulence
3 creditsUE Basic geomechanics
3 creditsUE Wave in fluids
3 creditsUE Environmental flows
3 creditsUE Introduction of geophysical fluids dynamics
3 creditsUE Plastic analysis of structures
3 creditsGS_GREEN_UE_Energy Systems for the Transition
3 credits
Choice: 1 to 2 among 3
UE Research Internship M1 AM
6 creditsGS_Soft-Nano_UE_Internship
6 creditsUE Research project 2
12 credits
Hydraulics, Civil and Environmental Engineering 1st year
Created in 2011, the international Master program in Hydraulics, Civil and Environmental Engineering at Grenoble INP-UGA is one of the most widely recognized programs in the fields of hydraulics, mechanical engineering and civil engineering, in connection with new environmental challenges. It enables students to acquire the scientific knowledge needed to develop projects to preserve, anticipate and manage water resources, while at the same time giving them the keys to designing civil engineering structures in connection with hydraulics and the natural risks exacerbated by climate change. This dual expertise in ‘hydrology’ and ‘structural design/analysis’ is what makes this Master's programme unique.
Hydraulics, Civil and Environmental Engineering 2nd year
Master in Hydraulics, Civil and Environmental Engineering (HCEE)
Created in 2011, the international Master program in Hydraulics, Civil and Environmental Engineering at Grenoble INP-UGA is one of the most widely recognized programs in the fields of hydraulics, mechanical engineering and civil engineering, in connection with new environmental challenges. It enables students to acquire the scientific knowledge needed to develop projects to preserve, anticipate and manage water resources, while at the same time giving them the keys to designing civil engineering structures in connection with hydraulics and the natural risks exacerbated by climate change. This dual expertise in ‘hydrology’ and ‘structural design/analysis’ is what makes this Master's programme unique.
Construction, risks and mountains 2nd year
To view the presentation of the Construction, risks and mountains (CRM) program in French click on the following link : Parcours Construction, Risques et Montagne (CRM)
Génie Civil et Architecture 2nd year
To view the presentation of the Génie Civil et Architecture 2nd year program in French click on the following link : Parcours Génie Civil et Architecture 2e année
Geomechanics, civil engineering and risks 2nd year
The international GCER program, co-accredited with G-INP, is based on:
- The international 1st year, which is entirely common to the two specialisations Civil engineering and Mechanics and leads to three international programs, including GCER
- At master 2nd level, three specialised courses worth 3 ECTS are common to the HCE program and the ENSE3, one module worth 3 ECTS is common to the HCE, and one specialised course is shared with the STE specialisation. More than 80% of the courses in this program at 2nd years level are part of the Earthquake engineering program of the Erasmus Mundus MEEES (Master in Earthquake engineering and engineering seismology)
The Geomechanics, civil engineering and risks (GCER) program is an international course primarily intended for students wishing to focus on research (PhD thesis) in the field of geomechanics and civil engineering in France or abroad, with a view to pursuing a career as teacher-researcher in a University, researcher in a large public organisation (CNRS etc) or R&D engineer within a company.
This Master Course gives you the opportunity to apply to the UGA Graduate School and one of its 15 thematic programs. The Graduate School@UGA is a new training programme through and for research which was launched in 2021 within the Université Grenoble Alpes, and which concerns all the schools and components of the UGA.
The objective of these thematic programs is to offer interested students an interdisciplinary training program and academic excellence combining university studies and laboratory internships. Each thematic program develops a specific line of research, allowing then to embark on a PhD, or to have a direct professional insertion.
The program regroups students registered in different mentions, master programs or engineer school tracks and working together in specific courses
Participation in the Graduate School@UGA is for two years (M1 and M2) and may open the possibility of obtaining an academic scholarship for two years for the best international students (non-French baccalaureate holders).
For more information : https://www.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/education/graduate-school/
UE Selected topic in continuum mechanics
6 creditsUE Numerical methods for nonlinear mechanics
6 creditsUE english or FLE or others
3 creditsUE Experimental Methods in Geomechanics
6 creditsChoice: 3 among 14
UE Basic geomechanics
3 creditsUE Basic engineering seismology
3 creditsUE Mechanics of damage and rupture
3 creditsUE Behavior of geotechnical structures
3 creditsUE Durability and vulnerability of structures and associated risks
3 creditsUE Advanced soil mechanics
3 creditsUE Advanced rock mechanics
3 creditsUE Strain localization in geomaterials
3 creditsUE Mechanics of porous media
3 creditsUE Dynamics of structures
3 creditsUE Geomechanics in reservoir and basin systems
3 creditsUE Soil dynamics and nonlinear site response analysis
3 creditsUE Quantitative Image Analysis for Mechanics
3 creditsUE Plastic analysis of structures
3 credits
UE Research Project
30 credits
Sustainable construction and environment 2nd year
To view the presentation of the Sustainable construction and environment (CDE) program in French click on the following link : Parcours Construction Durable et Environnement (CDE)
Urban engineering 2nd year
To view the presentation of the Urban engineering (IU) program in French click on the following link : Parcours Ingénierie Urbaine (IU)
Admission
Access conditions
The first year of master's degree is accessible on file (and / or interview) to candidates with a national diploma conferring the degree of license in a field compatible with that of the master or via a validation of studies or acquired according to the conditions determined by the university or training. The second year is accessible on file (and / or interview) to candidates who have validated the 1st year of a compatible course or through a validation of studies or acquired under the conditions determined by the university or training.
Public continuing education : You are in charge of continuing education :
- if you resume your studies after 2 years of interruption of studies
- or if you followed a formation under the regime formation continues one of the 2 preceding years
- or if you are an employee, job seeker, self-employed
If you do not have the diploma required to integrate the training, you can undertake a validation of personal and professional achievements (VAPP)
Candidature / Application
And after
Professional integration statistics
The latest surveys (30 months after graduation) show:
- A 93% occupational integration rate
- A median duration of access to the first filling of 3 months
- A stable employment rate of 86%
- 98% are hired full time
- 99% on positions of middle management and intermediate professions
Additional information
Occupational integration : The latest surveys (30 months after graduation) show :
- 93% occupational integration rate
- Median duration of access to the first filling of 3 months
- Stable employment rate of 86%
- 98% are hired full time
- 99% on positions of middle management and intermediate professions