Master of Sustainable and Resilient Pavement Engineering (SURPAVE) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Antwerp |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Joint Master in Sustainable and Resilient Pavement Engineering SURPAVE is a 2-years master of 120 credits.  

The program aims to cultivate a generation of professionals capable of integrating sustainability and resilience principles into the design, construction, use and management of pavements. The primary objective of this new Joint Master is to contribute to a climate resilient and sustainable pavement infrastructure and recognising the pivotal role of road infrastructure in the development of countries. 

The innovative curriculum emphasises a multidisciplinary approach, encouraging engineers to adopt a broad vision that encompasses sustainable technologies, people, and processes, to meet the requirements of the future labour market. With this program the participants contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

Key topics:

  • Sustainable and Resilience in Project Management

  • Introduction to Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization

  • Airports and Railways

  • Highway Environment Management Systems

  • Circular Life-Cycle Based Pavement Management

  • Sustainable Geometric Design Practices

  • Spatial Technology for Smart Roads

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Joint Master in Sustainable and Resilient Pavement Engineering SURPAVE is a 2-years master of 120 credits.  

The program aims to cultivate a generation of professionals capable of integrating sustainability and resilience principles into the design, construction, use and management of pavements. The primary objective of this new Joint Master is to contribute to a climate resilient and sustainable pavement infrastructure and recognising the pivotal role of road infrastructure in the development of countries. 

The innovative curriculum emphasises a multidisciplinary approach, encouraging engineers to adopt a broad vision that encompasses sustainable technologies, people, and processes, to meet the requirements of the future labour market. With this program the participants contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

Key topics:

  • Sustainable and Resilience in Project Management

  • Introduction to Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization

  • Airports and Railways

  • Highway Environment Management Systems

  • Circular Life-Cycle Based Pavement Management

  • Sustainable Geometric Design Practices

  • Spatial Technology for Smart Roads

Admission Requirements

DEGREE

In order to be admitted to the Joint Master’s programme SURPAVE, students need a relevant bachelor’s degree (equivalent to a minimum of 180 ECTS credits) in an appropriate domain which gives immediate access to a master’s degree in the home country. For example in the field of: - Civil Engineering - Transportation - Construction Engineering - Material Engineering - Electromechanical Engineering - Chemical Engineering The Admission Board can consider other academic bachelor’s degrees or master’s degrees. 

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

All non-native speakers should have achieved the minimum score specified in one of the following language proficiency tests or similar:

  • IELTS (academic version): 6.5 overall, with no sub-test less than 5.5.
  • Internet-based TOEFL: 94 overall, with minimum scores of Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17.
  • PTE-A (Pearson Test of English-Academic): 60 overall, with no sub-test less than 51.
  • UCLES First Certificate in English (FCE), CEFR level B2

SELECTION

1. The University of Antwerp, as Coordinating Institution, receives and classifies the applications and the Admission Board verifies their integrity and states its opinion as to the eligibility of each candidate.

2. The Admission Board evaluates and ranks the applicants taking into account the information contained in the submitted documents. The selection and ranking of students will be based on the excellence of their studies.

3. When the number of applications is higher than the number of places available (30 in total), candidates’ suitability will be evaluated additionally through a face-to-face or online interview. During the interview the following criteria will be assessed: a. Oral communication in English b. General communication skills c. Initiative and potential for leadership d. Academic backgrounds and interests e. Potential to enhance cultural diversity within the cohort The evaluation of the candidates is governed by the principles of transparency, merits, non-discrimination, recognition of mobility experience, recognition of qualifications and the pattern of lifelong professional development. The admission policy is intended to ensure equal opportunity of access to higher education for qualified students from programme countries and partner countries. The decision of the Admission Board will be final.

2 Years
Sep-2026

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
4,500 EUR

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