Master Conception des ouvrages d'art et bâtiment (COAB) at Université de Toulouse (Paul Sabatier)

Programme overview

Work-study capable master's track training managers able to take part in the design of buildings, bridges and civil engineering structures with respect for the environment, taking technical, economic and human factors into account. Teaching considers the environmental impact of construction through life-cycle analysis.

Faculty: Faculté sciences et ingénierie | Department: Master mention Génie civil | Duration: 2 years (M1 and M2) | Study mode: full-time or work-study (alternance) (taught in French) | Location: Toulouse, Occitanie, France

What you will study

Design of structures and buildings, including life-cycle analysis.

Career pathways

Technical inspection and diagnosis of buildings; construction and public-works engineering studies; engineering and R&D management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Licence in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering track; apply via the university's candidatures platform.

Domestic applicants: EUR 254 a year (2025-2026). National registration fee for a master-cycle diploma (students under articles 3 and 6 of the arrete of 19 April 2019); CVEC student contribution not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,941 a year (2025-2026). Rate for international-mobility students (article 8) on a master-cycle diploma; the university notes a partial exemption for non-EU students from 2026 is pending; CVEC not included. Source

Duration: 2 years (M1 and M2)

Apply through the official page: https://www.utoulouse.fr/candidater-et-s-inscrire/candidatures

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