Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering is offering Masters’ studies (with and without a required M.Sc. thesis), which take place at the Be'er Sheva campus. The courses will provide the necessary knowledge for expertise in the field—the demand for which is steadily rising. This program stresses research and development challenges in the construction branch—regarding infrastructures and civilian and military buildings.
The goals of this M.Sc. in Civil Engineering study program are to provide crucial knowledge to experts about: reinforced concrete; upgrading the durability of structures to meet seismic safety codes by the application of advanced mechanical standards; alongside the teaching of classic approaches and the uses of complex materials.
This Department in Ashdod also offers Bachelors’ (B.Sc.) studies in Civil Engineering in its specialization tracks: Tunneling and Underground construction; Structural Engineering; Transportation; and Marine Engineering.
Awarded Degree
M.Sc.* (Master of Sciences, Graduate Degree)
*Awarding the degree is subject to H.E.C approval
Tuition
University Tuition
Location
Be'er Sheva
Duration of Studies
2 years
Start of Studies
Winter
Scholarships
Application Requirements
Being a graduate with a B.Sc. in Engineering from a recognized academic institution in Israel or elsewhere.
Having an average grade of 80 or above for the B.Sc. studies, in addition to being ranked among the top 25% in his/her graduating class.
Having five years or more of relevant, practical industrial/managerial experience, and an average grade lower than 80, and requiring some remedial studies, as determined by the SCE Admissions Committee.
Submitting letters of recommendation from academicians/industrialists.
Graduate Program
This M.Sc. study program in Civil Engineering spans two years of studies (4 semesters). Classes are taught two days a week at Be'er Sheva Campus, while the research work goes on all week.
This program is intended for graduates with a B.Sc. in Engineering who are either interested in entering the field of Structural Engineering and/or wish to accrue more advanced studies in this field—in a region currently enjoying the accelerated development of infrastructures, both in civilian and military buildings and bases.
These M.Sc. studies prepare the SCE graduates by teaching them advanced standards, such as the planning of buildings to withstand irregular events, like earthquakes. The academic curriculum includes: the planning of tall buildings made of reinforced concrete; the planning of various concrete elements having nonstandard reinforcement characteristics; seismic monitoring of structures; and seismic updating by means of the application of energy absorbance standards; as well as the geotechnical aspects of Building Construction, etc.
Another goal of this program is to expose Construction Planning Engineers to advanced methods in these areas, through actual research and development. To this end, there are two specialization tracks—one requiring an M.Sc. research thesis and the other without that requirement.
Masters’ graduates will be ready to deal with the advanced planning of highrises, structural safety during seismic events, and the upgrading of existing structures to the latest codes. This course of studies interfaces with the most up-to-date trends in Industry and stresses the importance of self-sustaining solutions, automation, and the use of AI for to improve the efficiency and performance of structures—thus training graduates who can best handle such professional planning and technological challenges.
*The granting of this M.Sc. degree is contingent upon its confirmation by Israel’s Council for Higher Education (as is the case regarding all new academic programs during their pre-certification phase).
