Become a civil engineer!

Innovating, applying major scientific principles, designing original solutions, taking multidisciplinary and multicultural dimensions into account, exploring new areas of research, developing professional practices that promote civic engagement... There are a thousand and one reasons to become a civil engineer, but only one way to achieve it: successfully complete the five-year program.

Preliminary step: the exam special admission (in French only)

The special admission exam allows you to study civil engineering. It is a legal requirement and is organized by all academic institutions offering applied science courses within the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. If you pass, you can enroll at the institution of your choice. To help you prepare for this exam, the École polytechnique de Bruxelles offers courses during the school year in August. 

First step : the Bachelor's degree (in French only)

The bachelor's degree corresponds to three years of 60 credits (i.e., 180 ECTS). At the École polytechnique de Bruxelles, you can choose between two specializations: civil engineer or civil engineer/architect. These programs provide you with a solid scientific foundation and large-scale projects, with practical applications starting in the first year.

Second step : the Master's degree (fully taught in English)

The master's degree comprises two years of 60 credits (i.e., 120 ECTS). After three years of general training in applied sciences, you then specialize. For civil engineers, this means choosing one of seven possible master's degrees: construction, chemistry and materials science, electronics and telecommunications, electromechanics, computer science, physics, and biomedical engineering. Civil engineers who are also architects continue their studies in the civil engineering and architecture master's program. On the practical side, the master's program offers various projects: Team Leader, Polydaire, Shell Eco-Marathon, Triaxes, and Development Cooperation. A 12-week internship in a company is also planned to develop your professional skills. 
Updated on January 13, 2026