BSc Specialization in Infrastructure Engineering
The objective of the Infrastructure Civil Engineering specialization is to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of road and railway construction, hydraulic engineering, and water utilities during their studies.
Within the Infrastructure Civil Engineering specialization, the subjects related to road and railway engineering aim to equip students with specialized engineering knowledge regarding transport facilities, building upon their theoretical and professional foundations. In the 5th semester of the Civil Engineering bachelor's (BSc) program, students are introduced to the structural elements of road pavements and railway superstructures, as well as the fundamental principles of structural design. In the 6th semester, the focus shifts to the characteristics of urban road and track-based transit systems, including the design and operational aspects of tramways, bus lanes, cycle paths, and intermodal transport hubs. The objective of this semester is to give students a general overview of the integrated development of urban transport infrastructures. In the 7th semester, students acquire the necessary knowledge for the geometric and structural design of roads and railways.
The specialization subjects dealing with municipal utilities provide engineering knowledge for understanding and designing water supply networks, sewerage systems, stormwater management, and water and wastewater treatment technologies. Students learn how these systems operate, apply network hydraulic models that describe the processes, and master the design principles and system knowledge essential for modern municipal water management. This provides them with the up-to-date fundamental knowledge required in the fields of design, operation, and construction. The design assignments associated with these subjects cover all branches of water utilities, preparing students for complex problem-solving and teamwork. Furthermore, students gain a broader understanding of fundamental sustainability issues and their engineering implications. They become familiar with aquatic environmental problems, the engineering approaches to solve them, and the methods required for impact analysis. The acquired knowledge can be utilized in engineering consultancy, as well as in regulatory and administrative fields.
The two fundamental pillars of the water engineering specialization subjects are Hydrology and Hydraulic Design. The former examines the elements of the Earth's water cycle specifically from the perspective of engineering practice, while the latter introduces students to its application in design. A thorough understanding of the runoff and flow of natural waters leads to the engineering task of dimensioning and design. In this specialization, students acquire knowledge related to water resources management, the opportunities for the sustainable utilization of surface and groundwater in catchment areas, and the methods of river training and regional water management. Additionally, they master the engineering tasks involved in the prevention of and protection against water damage. Students gain extensive knowledge about fundamental sustainability issues as well as lake and reservoir management. They acquire up-to-date knowledge on system operations and design principles necessary in the fields of planning, construction, and operation. As part of teamwork, they participate in field measurement practices on the Danube and smaller watercourses, where they learn to perform standard hydrological measurements, operate instruments, and process measured data using state-of-the-art equipment.