After graduation
This master's degree opens doors to many different branches and sectors. You will be able to work in the private sector, (non-)governmental organisations, or continue your academic career as a PhD researcher. Not sure what your next step should be? No worries. We'll help you with your first steps on the job market.
What have you learnt?
Thanks to our programme you'll become a competent civil engineer, with a broad range of technical and scientific knowledge, while also developing the right skills and attitudes. At VUB our civil engineering programme focuses strongly on giving you the skills to address a problem professionally, to collect and process the necessary information efficiently, and to formulate and implement a solution method. Our training also provides you, as a budding engineer, with the skills and attitudes to play a responsible, prominent and leading role in realising construction projects, while understanding how this all relates to social and environmental issues.
Further study
Lifelong learning options at VUB
What professions will it allow you to enter?
The diversity within the civil engineering fields creates a wide choice of careers. Some of our graduates work in consulting firms, including those specialising in structural, environmental, municipal and geotechnical engineering, while some work in larger firms that encompass several branches of civil engineering. Others work for the government or have started their own business. Graduates in civil engineering often work all over the world, as employees of large international companies, or striving for a better world in developing countries.
Are you aware that VUB sometimes looks for civil engineers?
That's right! You can build an exciting and meaningful career as a civil engineer here at your alma mater. As a large organisation we look for very diverse profiles.
Join our community of former students
On graduation from VUB you become part of a unique network of 75,000 former students (known as alumni) who are ready to build a better future. We exchange as many experiences, ideas and other forms of knowledge as possible to stand stronger together in our jobs, our lives and the world outside.
So, besides strengthening your position on the labour market, a VUB diploma gives you a network you can build on to realise your professional ambitions and make a difference in the world. Do you need more reasons? We list more below for you.
... it's worth it!
- Benefits on and off campus - A BasicFit annual subscription at half the price, student rates in the Resto... : being a former student pays off with a digital alumni pass.
- Help with job applications - It is sometimes hard for young alumni to find their way on the labour market. We help you get off to a flying start.
- Networking - Join your faculty or study-programme alumni association and keep up to date with the latest networking events and developments in your field.
- Career inspiration - Are you looking for a job that matches your passions? Read the career stories and tips of former students and discover the possibilities per diploma.
- Our continuing education - Society and the labour market are constantly on the move. Our continuing education courses keep your knowledge and skills relevant. For a lifetime.