Engineering Degree in Building (Ingénieur Bâtiments) at Université Côte d'Azur

Programme overview

Engineering degree that trains generalist building engineers able to work on every phase of a structure's life cycle, to take environmental issues into account and to contribute to the digital transition of the profession. Graduates design, build and manage sustainable, smart buildings. Taught at SophiaTech (Templiers site) in French and English.

Faculty: Polytech Nice Sophia (engineering school of Université Côte d'Azur) | Duration: 3 years / 2 years | Study mode: full-time, taught in French and English; work-study (alternance) available | Location: Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

Year 3 covers basic engineering sciences: mathematical tools, numerical methods, computing, continuum mechanics, fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, reinforced concrete, thermodynamics, heat transfer, building thermal engineering and building electricity.

Career pathways

Project owner roles in the public sector (local authorities and State services) and private sector (property development, property-portfolio management), and project-owner assistance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is common to the Polytech network with a single application valid for all schools. Entry after the baccalauréat is through the Geipi Polytech competition (general baccalauréat) or Parcoursup; Bac+2/+3/+4 entry is through PeiP A of the Polytech network, preparatory classes (CPGE), L2/L3, BUT2/BUT3, BTS or equivalent foreign diplomas.

Domestic applicants: EUR 630 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee under the university fee schedule for engineering-degree programmes (French and EU/EEA students); CVEC not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated tuition fee under the university fee schedule for engineering-degree programmes (non-EU international students, unless exempt); CVEC not included. Source

Duration: 3 years / 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://ecandidat-uca1.univ-cotedazur.fr/#!offreFormationView

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