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//Director del Doctorado: Dr. Alberto Gago Medina

//Director of the Master’s Program Dr. Sandra Santa Cruz Hidalgo

//Governing BoardDr. Marcial Blondet SaavedraDr. Rafael Aguilar Vélez

The Graduate School of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú offers graduate studies toward the attainment of a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering. This program is aimed at professionals interested in deepening their knowledge in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in the area of Structural Engineering. The duration of the studies is four academic semesters, and the study plan includes mandatory and elective courses, seminars, and lab practice.

Introduction

Organization

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Objectives

• Produce highly-skilled professionals for the development and execution of engineering and research projects.

• Deepen students’ knowledge in matters related to the design, assessment, and construction of civil engineering projects.

• Develop research skills through the preparation of analytical or experimental projects.

• Stimulate the development and implementation of new technologies for the solution of national problems.

Study Plan

Students must accumulate 48 credits* in all: 28 in

mandatory courses and 20 in elective courses, one of

which may be in another specialty. The study plan is

structured as follows:

SEMESTER CODE COURSE

ICIV603 Matrix Analysis of Structures

MAT805 Advanced Mathematics for Engineers

Elective Course

II

ING640 Structural Mechanics

CIV608 Dynamics of Structures

CIV609 Thesis Seminar 1

Elective Course

IIICIV629 Earthquake Resistant Engineering

CIV633 Thesis Seminar 2

Elective Course

IVCIV634 Thesis Seminar 3

Elective Course

Elective Course

Duration

For students beginning their master’s program

starting in 2014, the maximum term for the

completion of their studies is four years. This term

may be extended for one additional year based

on the favorable opinion of the thesis advisor

and the program director.

Applicant’s Profile

Professionals interested in deepening their

knowledge in Civil Engineering, with a speciali-

zation in the area of Structural Engineering.

Graduate’s Profile

Graduates of the Master’s Program in Civil

Engineering will be professionals qualified to

plan, develop, and execute civil works thanks to

their strong knowledge and proactive attitude.

They may engage in careers in both the public

and private sectors, in activities involving the

design, assessment, and execution of projects,

research, or as university professors, with an

emphasis on Structural Engineering.

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Elective Courses

CODE COURSE

CIV635 Laminar Structures

CIV636 Behavior of Reinforced Concrete

CIV637 Masonry Structure

CIV638 Advanced Metal Structures

CIV639 Seismotectonics

ING642 Finite Element Theory

CIV643 Advanced Concrete Technology

CIV641 Advanced Topics in Hydraulic Engineering

CIV642 Advanced Topics in Geotechnical Engineering

CIV644 Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering A

CIV645 Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering B

* Each credit is equivalent to one hour a week of theory

and two hours of practice during the semester.

The PUCP’s Graduate School awards a Graduate Diploma in Structural Engineering to all

students or former students of the Master’s

Program in Civil Engineering who have passed a

minimum of 27 credits, once the corresponding

paperwork has been completed.

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Professors

■ Alejandro Muñoz PeláezMaster in Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.

■ Antonio Blanco BlascoMaster in Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.

■ Antonio Montalbetti SolariMaster in Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A.

■ Daniel Quiun WongMaster in Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.

■ Daniel Torrealva DávilaMaster in Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, U.S.A.

■ Francisco Pasquel CarbajalDoctor of Sciences (Applied Mathematics), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru.

■ Gianfranco Otazzi PasinoMaster in Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.

■ Guillermo José Zavala RosselMaster in Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, U.S.A.

■ Hernando Tavera HuarachePhD in Seismology and Seismotectonics. Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain.

■ Iris Domínguez TalaveraPhD in Geography and Environmental Science, Karlsruhe University, Germany. Full professor in the Department of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.

■ Jorge Alva HurtadoPhD in Engineering, University of Massachusetts, U.S.A.

■ Jorge Zegarra PellanneMaster of Sciences, University of London, United Kingdom.

■ José Alberto Acero MartínezMaster in Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.

■ Juan Bariola BernalesPhD in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A.

■ Juan Carlos Dextre QuijandríaMaster of Sciences, University of London, United Kingdom.PhD in Geography, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Spain.

■ Luis Guzmán-Barrón SobrevillaMaster in Civil Engineering. Marquette University, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

■ Luis Zegarra CiqueroMaster in Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.

■ Manuel García - Naranjo BustosMaster in Hydraulic Engineering, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

■ Marcial Blondet SaavedraPhD in Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A.

■ Marcos Tinman BeharMaster in Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A.

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■ Nicola Tarque RuizMaster in Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology and PhD, IUSS- School for Advanced Studies, Pavia, Italy.

■ Sandra Cecilia Santa Cruz HidalgoPhD in Engineering, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.

■ Rafael Aguilar VélezPhD in Civil Engineering, Universidad de Minho, Portugal.Structural Engineering, Experimental Diagnosis of Structures.

■ Ramzy Francis Kahhat AbedrabboPhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Arizona State University, U.S.A.

■ Ronald Roger Gutierrez LlantoyPhD in Civil Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

■ Víctor Fernández - DávilaPhD in Engineering Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

■ Wilson Silva BerríosMaster in Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.

■ Xavier Brioso LescanoMaster in Construction Consultancy and PhD candidate, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain.

Lines of Research

• The main lines of research for the Master in Civil Engineering are:

• Structures (soil and seismic risk)

• Transport

• Water resources

• Construction and the environment

• Geotechnics

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Obtaining the Degree

The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

awards the academic degree of Master in Civil

Engineering to those who fulfill the following

requirements:

• Pass the courses of the corresponding study plan.

• Accredit knowledge of the English language at the level required by the university according to the Regulations for the Accreditation of Language Knowledge before the Units.

• Defend and pass Master’s thesis before a jury, in an event open to the public.

• As an alternative to the thesis, students may submit an article apt for publication in an indexed journal.

• Comply with all institutional rules of a general nature and those special rules applicable to the Graduate School.

The PUCP’s Graduate School gives out the

Graduate Diploma in Structural Engineering to all students or former students of the Master’s Program in Civil Engineering that have passed a minimum of 27 credits, once the corresponding paperwork has been completed.

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Economic Information

The total cost of the program is S/. 30,026.*

Forms of Payment

1. Payment by Invoice

The program’s courses have a credit value. The credit is the number of class hours for each course. The student’s payment for each semester is determined based on the number of credits for which the student is registered.

The cost of each credit in this program is S/. 617.30, which corresponds to Scale B in our tuition system. The university issues 5 payment invoices each semester. The first invoice is always issued for the value of 2 credits, plus registration fees, which cost S/. 99 in this case. The rest of the invoices are issued for the remaining value (Article 2 of the Regulations on the Payment of Ordinary Academic Fees).

For example, if the student registers for 12 credits per semester, he will pay:

INVOICE 1 S/. 1,334

INVOICES 2 – 5 S/. 1,543 ea.

The university offers a 10% discount, which may not be combined with other discounts, to PUCP graduates. It also has a scholarship program for outstanding students.

2. Lump Sum Payments

If the student wishes to pay the total program cost in one lump sum, a 5% discount is offered. This discount may be combined with other benefits. The amount to be paid is S/. 28,525.*

Download the conditions applicable to this payment method»

Outside Financing

Students may finance their studies through external financial institutions that offer variable financing amounts and possibilities for longer-term payments.

Amount is referential. Subject to change without notice.

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Acceptance

Evaluation

The program will contact applicants in due time to specify dates and schedules.

• Entry Exam

The exam consists of a written test and a personal interview. The written test covers basic knowledge of statics, resistance of materials, structural analysis, reinforced concrete, steel, and earthquake engineering.

• Evaluation of Academic Competencies for the Graduate Program (ECAP)

This exam is aimed at identifying the skill levels of students of the Graduate School. It does not determine whether or not the applicant will be accepted to the graduate program. It is only one part of the admission process. Learn more about the ECAP here»

Mandatory Documents for the Submission of the Application File

• Notarized copy of a bachelor’s degree issued by the student’s university.

• Original certificate of university studies.

• Curriculum vitae with photo (non-documented).

• Uncertified copy of National Identity Card (DNI) or birth certificate. Foreign applicants may submit an uncertified copy of their passport.

• Two letters of recommendation from the student’s professors or recognized academics or professionals.

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PUCP graduates shall submit:

An uncertified copy of their bachelor’s degree, instead of the notarized copy.

Uncertified copy of their certificate of studies or a printout of their academic transcript downloaded from the Campus Virtual, instead of the original certificate of studies.

Applicants who have studied abroad shall submit:

The degrees or titles obtained abroad, and the corresponding certificates of studies. These documents shall be certified in either of the fo-llowing two forms:

• By the competent official of the country where the studies were followed, via “The Hague Apostille.”

• By the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which requires the signature of the Peruvian consul in the country where the studies were followed.

These documents shall be attached to the registration form. Afterwards, only those students accepted into the program must present the physical documents.

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