The objective of the specialization is for university students to gain comprehensive knowledge of the procedures, methods, and tools required to solve more complex geotechnical problems. During the program, students gain insight into the calculation possibilities of soil-structure interaction and geotechnical numerical modeling, and they acquire detailed knowledge of the process and participants of geotechnical design and construction, as well as the dimensioning and diagnostics of underground load-bearing structures.

In the specialization, students master the solution methods for geotechnical tasks that cannot be solved using traditional, analytical calculation methods. The program pays special attention to the design issues of complex foundation systems (e.g., piled raft foundations), the geotechnical aspects of bridge abutment design, the potential solutions for soil dynamics issues, and the methods of environmental geotechnics.

Students learn about the application possibilities of finite element and numerical methods, with special regard to the calculation of geotechnical problems that are difficult or impossible to handle with analytical methods. In this process, they become familiar with the process of geotechnical modeling, advanced material models describing nonlinear soil behavior, the calculation of the time dependence of processes, and the modeling issues of tasks frequently occurring in practice. Furthermore, they master the methods of environmental geology and the skills of rock mechanical modeling, placing special emphasis on the role of rock jointing/discontinuities, anisotropy, and rheological properties.

The specialization provides a strong professional background so that graduates can confidently participate in understanding complex geotechnical and engineering geological processes, as well as in solving engineering tasks.

The educational objective of the specialization is to enable students to deepen and expand the knowledge they acquired during their bachelor's studies in the field of structural engineering, thereby becoming qualified to perform high-level design, expert consulting, and research tasks. A fundamental objective is that students completing the specialization, by delving into one of the taught subject areas, can independently solve a problem related to structural engineering, and master the methods of literature review, knowledge systematization, comprehensive problem-solving, as well as the methodologies of expert consultancy and research and development.