New engineering programme in infrastructure launches in autumn 2025
Construction Engineering – Infrastructure is a new, in-demand engineering programme at LTH, set to begin in the autumn semester of 2025. “Infrastructure should connect and strengthen all parts of society. Safety and sustainable planning for all transport modes, including pedestrians, are key priorities,” says Helena Svensson, Programme Director.
– Published 10 February 2025
Infrastructure encompasses everything from pedestrian areas and cycle paths to streets, motorways, railways, and tramways.
A transforming cityscape, coupled with growing infrastructure demands, has heightened the need for seamless integration between transport modes and a holistic approach to development.
This holistic perspective on infrastructure is central to LTH’s new engineering programme.
"How should pedestrians and cyclists travel safely while ensuring smooth traffic flow? How should new mobility elements, such as electric scooters and self-driving vehicles, be managed? Infrastructure shapes cities and societies, influencing how people move and interact, both locally and over longer distances," says Helena Svensson.
What does an infrastructure engineer do?
There is a strong demand for infrastructure engineers. An infrastructure engineer understands all aspects of a project – technical systems, planning, project management, and practical implementation – and plays a key role in coordinating and integrating various professions involved in infrastructure projects.
They contribute throughout different project stages, from concept, planning and building to completion, working on everything from large international initiatives to small local projects.
LTH’s two existing Bachelor of Science in Engineering programmes in infrastructure – Construction Engineering: Road and Traffic Engineering and Construction Engineering: Railway Engineering – will no longer accept new applications. Instead, the new programme will offer specialisation courses in road and traffic engineering as well as railway engineering.
Studying infrastructure engineering
The programme lasts three years and leads to a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Civil Engineering degree. It is closely connected to the industry and includes both theoretical and practical courses. The programme is a fast track to employment but also provides eligibility for further studies in a master's programme.
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