Studies
Civil Engineering Master's degree programme is a new programme that has two specialisation paths. Computing in Construction focuses on construction sector from a data perspective and Civil Engineering Management provides a combination of engineering, economics, management and communication. Civil Engineering Master's degree studies will begin in Autumn 2027.
Structure of studies
Extent of the studies is 60 ECTS credit points and duration 1 year.
The programmes consists of
- Advanced professional studies 20 ECTS
- Elective professional studies 5 ECTS
- Free elective studies 5 ECTS and
- Master’s thesis and research methods 30 ECTS
Topics
See below the descriptions and topics of Computing in Construction and Civil Engineering Management as well as joint elective studies.
The Computing in Construction path looks at the construction sector from a data perspective: what kinds of data is produced and consumed over construction lifecycle. Also models of different kinds - BIM models, city models, point clouds, etc. - are seen and used as particular types of data.
The overarching themes in the studies are (1) linking different kinds of data with each other across models and datasets, and (2) interoperability of systems: how systems can use data produced by others, and how workflows could be automated. Note that this path does not teach the use of BIM authoring tools, practices of BIM-based design, BIM coordination, or other such skills.
The specific topics of studies are the following:
- Computational representations of the built environment (5 ECTS)
- BIM and openBIM standards: IFC, bSDD, BCF, and IDS
- City models and CityGML/JSON
- Ontologies relevant to the construction domain
- Management and sharing of construction data (5 ECTS)
- ISO 19650 standard for BIM-based information management
- Linked data and decentralized data management
- Cybersecurity in construction
- Data gathering over the construction lifecycle (4 ECTS)
- Point clouds from laser scanning, photogrammetry, or depth cameras
- Sensor data from BAS and IoT systems
- Event data from GS1-based systems
- Process mining from event logs
- Digital twins in construction (5 ECTS)
- BIM-based digital twins
- Update processes and sensor data integration
- Data access, analysis, simulation, prediction, and visualization
Civil Engineering Management path offers a combination of engineering, economics, management, and communication. The path covers specialized topics such as project development, project management and life cycle management, alongside general subjects like leadership and soft skills, all within an international business context.
The specific topics of studies are the following:
- Computational representations of the built environment (5 ECTS)
- Sustainable Development in Construction and Real Estate (4 ECTS)
- Construction project management (5 ECTS)
- Renovation and reconstruction (5 ECTS)
The students will select 5 ECTS elective professional studies and 5 ECTS free elective studies
- Computational Design and Optimisation (5 ECTS)
- Computational design, including parametric, generative, and algorithmic approaches, along with the relevant tools and software ecosystem
- Practical application and optimisation of designs, with examples in spatial planning, structural engineering and construction
- Artificial Intelligence in Construction (5 ECTS)
- Fundamentals of artificial intelligence, including key methods in both neural and symbolic AI
- Practical application of AI, such as using tools, programming and applying AI in construction and computational design contexts
Goal of the studies
After completing the programme, the student understands the varieties of models and data created in the real-estate and construction sector and has gained hands-on capabilities to apply, develop and implement modern computational methods and tools to process them, with the purpose of increased quality, sustainability, productivity, and security of construction.
Mode of study
The language of studies is English and the programme is organized as day-time studies. However, lectures can also be attended online and the recordings of lectures will be made available to students. Each student is expected to attend the classes at campus one day per week unless there are valid reason for absence. The schedules will be published closer to the start of the academic year.
It is highly recommended that every student will have an own laptop computer with the necessary rights to administer it, in order to be able to complete exercises, assignments, and project work.
During the classes the students will do active software work on the above-mentioned topics, mostly using Python programming language. Therefore, the students need to be prepared to install, manage, and work with
- various open-source tools (such as Python, Visual Studio Code, Blender Bonsai, CloudCompare, MQTT brokers/clients, or GraphDB), and
- program libraries in Python (such as IfcOpenShell, Open3D, Paho MQTT, or RDFlib).
Who should apply?
The applicant applies to the Civil Engineering Master’s programme. The specialisation will be selected during the application process. Both specialisation paths have their own common courses with joint elective courses. The implementation of specialisation paths and elective courses depends on the number of applicants. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that a specific path or elective course will be offered every year.
More information about applying will be published later on Studyinfo.
Computing in Construction
The path is excellent for anyone who wants to apply AI technologies to the challenges of architecture, engineering, construction and operations of the built environment, or develop other advanced digital solutions in that domain, such as digital twins, IoT applications, knowledge graphs, simulation, linked data solutions, etc.
The students may can come from diverse background, including architecture, computer science, information systems, civil engineering, structural design, land surveying, and others. The interest in the hands-on development of digital solutions for the challenges of the built environment is important.
Civil Engineering Management
The path is for those wanting to answer to the transformation of the construction industry driven by digitalization, the requirements of sustainable development, the increasing size and complexity of projects and internationalization. There is an increasing demand in the professional field for advanced project management expertise.
The studies are designed for professionals who wish to manage international projects for building construction and real estate in the future. Therefore it is mainly addressed to professionals in the field of architecture and civil engineering. The path offers an internationally competitive way to gain Nordic construction expertise.
Scholarships and tuition fees
The tuition fees concern students who are not citizens of EU/EEA countries. Students pay annual tuition fees based on their study right. The payment obligation concerns all the academic terms during which a student is registered as attending.
Annual tuition fee 12 500 € for non-EU/EEA degree students, whose right of study starts after 31 July 2027.
This fee applies only to non-EU/EEA degree students.
Ask about the studies
Applying
- Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2027
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The Separate Application for International Degree Programmes is aimed at those applying on the basis of GMAT/GRE test, SAT/ACT test, the Edunation Pathway Diploma, commissioned education or a credit transfer -based student selection for an education leading to a higher education degree in English. Application period for studies starting in autumn 2027 starts on 1 December 2026 08:00 am (local time in Finland).
Application instructions have been published on Studyinfo.fi Check the individual selection methods for each degree programme in Studyinfo.fi .
- Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2027
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Instructions for applying
In the spring 2027 Joint Application 1 to higher education, you can apply to degree programmes that start in the autumn of 2027. The application period starts on the 7 January 2027 at 8 am and ends on the 21 January 2027 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).
All the information needed to apply can be found on the national Studyinfo.fi portal. At Studyinfo.fi you can find descriptions of degree programmes, application criteria, application instructions, application forms and much more.
Application fee
Applicants who are not citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies. The application fee of 100 euros is collected for applicants from countries outside EU/EEA seeking education leading to a degree in higher education. The Finnish National Agency of Education will collect the application fee in connection with filling in the Studyinfo application form. There is no application fee for Finnish or EU citizens.
The application fee does not guarantee that you will be offered admission to studies. The application fee is not refunded if you cancel your application or are not offered admission.
More about application fee in Studyinfo.fi.
Questions about application fees? Contact applicationfee [at] oph.fi (applicationfee[at]oph[dot]fi)The One Study Right Rule
The One Study Right Rule refers to legislative amendments entered into force on 1 August 2026. Under these amendments, a student’s study rights at the same or lower level will be terminated if they accept a new study right leading to a degree. The rule applies only to study rights at Finnish higher education institutions.
All applicants must complete Metropolia's Open UAS online course Digital models for built environment (3 credits ECTS). In order for the course to be considered in student admissions, the applicant must register for the admission course between January 1 and January 28, 2027.
In order for the course to be considered in student admissions, the online course must be completed by February 26, 2027.Link to enroll for admission course (to be published later)
The course is evaluated separately for student admissions on a scale of 0 to 100 points so that the lowest accepted score is 50 points. Successful completion of the course requires that the applicant verify their identity at the time of the final exam/assessment. The admission course cannot be substituted with any previous or other course result. No admission course cooperation.
Study places are filled in the order of merit according to the combined score of the preliminary assignment and the admission course. The student selection requires that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements and successfully completes both the preliminary assignment and the admission course.
In order to be considered for the student selection, you must fill in the joint application form at Studyinfo.fi during the application period 7 January - 21 January 2027. The pre-assignment must be submitted as an attachment to the electronic joint application form during the application period, by 21 January 2027 3:00 p.m. the latest (local time in Finland).
Pre-assignments for spring 2027 Joint Application 1 will be published by the beginning of the application period.
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More information on the application process
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Starting studies
First, read guidelines common to all Metropolia degree students and then degree specific instruction below.
How to start civil engineering studies?
Instruction will be published later.