CIVIL ENGINEERING
#1
UNIQUE
UNIVERSITY
FIRST
EMPLOYER
REPUTATION
IN BOLIVIA
WITH A STARTUP
ACCELERATOR
TECHNOLOGICAL PATENT
OF THE COUNTRY
CIVIL ENGINEERING
#1
UNIQUE
UNIVERSITY
FIRST
EMPLOYER REPUTATION
IN BOLIVIA
WITH A STARTUP ACCELERATOR
TECHNOLOGICAL PATENT OF THE COUNTRY
KNOW YOUR CAREER
Your Professional Future
Understand how the economy works and make decisions that transform: companies, communities, and nations. Learn to analyze data, design policies, generate economic models, and strategic solutions. Prepare to excel in business, government, international organizations, and research projects at a global level.
Graduate Profile
Analyze economic phenomena to make strategic decisions.
Design ethical economic policies with sustainable social impact.
Evaluate scenarios using economic models and data analysis.
Research economic issues with a scientific and academic approach.
The best of the race
BIM methodology from undergraduate studies
Learn to work with BIM from the first semesters, using current design and construction standards.
Design and supervision of work
Develop skills in both structural design and supervision of actual works.
Specialized laboratories
Gain experience in customized laboratories that strengthen your technical and applied training.
KNOW YOUR CAREER
Your Professional Future
Understand how the economy works and make decisions that transform: companies, communities, and nations. Learn to analyze data, design policies, generate economic models, and strategic solutions. Prepare to excel in business, government, international organizations, and research projects at a global level.
Graduate Profile
Analyze economic phenomena to make strategic decisions.
Design ethical economic policies with sustainable social impact.
Evaluate scenarios using economic models and data analysis.
Research economic issues with a scientific and academic approach.
The best of the race
BIM methodology from undergraduate studies
Learn to work with BIM from the first semesters, using current design and construction standards.
Design and supervision of work
Develop skills in both structural design and supervision of actual works.
Specialized laboratories
Gain experience in customized laboratories that strengthen your technical and applied training.
Your Professional Future
Design and build the future of cities. Learn to create sustainable and resilient infrastructures, from roads and water systems to buildings and urban projects, combining technical knowledge, leadership, and social commitment to improve the quality of life in communities.
Graduate Profile
Create infrastructures that transform communities and cities.
Solve complex challenges with innovation and technical knowledge.
Design sustainable projects with ethics and social responsibility.
Lead teams to build safe and durable solutions.
What sets us apart
BIM methodology from undergraduate studies
Learn to work with BIM from the first semesters, using current design and construction standards.
Design and supervision of work
Develop skills in both structural design and supervision of actual works.
Specialized laboratories
Gain experience in customized laboratories that strengthen your technical and applied training.
KNOW YOUR CAREER
Your Professional Future
Understand how the economy works and make decisions that transform: companies, communities, and nations. Learn to analyze data, design policies, generate economic models, and strategic solutions. Prepare to excel in business, government, international organizations, and research projects at a global level.
Graduate Profile
Analyze economic phenomena to make strategic decisions.
Design ethical economic policies with sustainable social impact.
Evaluate scenarios using economic models and data analysis.
Research economic issues with a scientific and academic approach.
The best of the race
BIM methodology from undergraduate studies
Learn to work with BIM from the first semesters, using current design and construction standards.
Design and supervision of work
Develop skills in both structural design and supervision of actual works.
Specialized laboratories
Gain experience in customized laboratories that strengthen your technical and applied training.
KNOW YOUR CAREER
Your Professional Future
Understand how the economy works and make decisions that transform: companies, communities, and nations. Learn to analyze data, design policies, generate economic models, and strategic solutions. Prepare to excel in business, government, international organizations, and research projects at a global level.
Graduate Profile
Analyze economic phenomena to make strategic decisions.
Design ethical economic policies with sustainable social impact.
Evaluate scenarios using economic models and data analysis.
Research economic issues with a scientific and academic approach.
The best of the race
BIM methodology from undergraduate studies
Learn to work with BIM from the first semesters, using current design and construction standards.
Design and supervision of work
Develop skills in both structural design and supervision of actual works.
Specialized laboratories
Gain experience in customized laboratories that strengthen your technical and applied training.
Your Professional Future
Design and build the future of cities. Learn to create sustainable and resilient infrastructures, from roads and water systems to buildings and urban projects, combining technical knowledge, leadership, and social commitment to improve the quality of life in communities.
Graduate Profile
Create infrastructures that transform communities and cities.
Solve complex challenges with innovation and technical knowledge.
Design sustainable projects with ethics and social responsibility.
Lead teams to build safe and durable solutions.
What sets us apart
BIM methodology from undergraduate studies
Learn to work with BIM from the first semesters, using current design and construction standards.
Design and supervision of work
Develop skills in both structural design and supervision of actual works.
Specialized laboratories
Gain experience in customized laboratories that strengthen your technical and applied training.
INTERNATIONALIZATION
PARALLEL DEGREE PROGRAM
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON/LSE
UPB, in partnership with the prestigious University of London, offers its students the opportunity to access an international parallel degree recognized globally, without the need to leave Bolivia.
Additionally, you can opt for an exchange program at more than 30 universities in Europe, the United States, and other international destinations.
INTERNATIONALIZATION
INTERNATIONAL PARALLEL DEGREE PROGRAMS
UPB offers its students the opportunity to access international parallel degrees with prestigious institutions such as the University of London, PPA Business School, and EU Business School, which have global recognition and without the need to leave Bolivia.
Additionally, we provide academic exchange opportunities in over 30 universities in Europe, the United States, and other international destinations.
CURRICULUM
Semester I
Semester II
Semester III
Semester IV
Semester V
Semester VI
Semester VIII
TOPOGRAPHY
GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS
THERMODYNAMICS AND FLUID MECHANICS I
FLUID MECHANICS II
SANITARY ENGINEERING II
Computer-Aided Design II
MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING I
Differential Equations
NUMERICAL METHODS
ENVIRONMENT AND INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS II
RIGID BODY MECHANICS
COSTS AND BUDGETS
ELECTIVE II
PHYSICS I
BEGINNER ENGLISH
ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE
INGLÉS ALTO INTERMEDIO
ENGLISH ADVANCED
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I
CHEMISTRY I
MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING II
MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING III
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I
SOIL MECHANICS I
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
SOIL MECHANICS II
METAL AND WOOD STRUCTURES
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
ADVANCED COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION SECURITY MANAGEMENT
HYDROLOGY
ENTREPRENEURIALISM
PROGRAMMING I
ELECTIVE I
REINFORCED CONCRETE I
CONSTRUCTIVE PROCESSES
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS II
MATERIALS MECHANICS I
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Geographic Information Systems
PHYSICS II
INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
DESIGN FOR ENGINEERING I
LINEAR ALGEBRA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES
Semester IX
ROADS II
GRADUATION SEMINAR
BRIDGES
ELECTIVE III
INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Semester VII
SANITARY ENGINEERING
ROADS I
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II
REINFORCED CONCRETE II
CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
HYDRAULIC WORKS
WORKS ORGANIZATION
FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
7 SUBJECTS 29 CREDITS
6 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS
7 SUBJECTS 29 CREDITS
7 SUBJECTS 27 CREDITS
8 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS
9 SUBJECTS 26 CREDITS
6 SUBJECTS 28 CREDITS
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd semester
4th Semester
5th Semester
6th Semester
9th Semester
TOTALS 65 SUBJECTS 219 CREDITS
8 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS
8th Semester
7 SUBJECTS 25 CREDITS
7th Semester
Exact Sciences
ENGINEERING SCIENCES
ROADS
HYDRAULICS AND SANITARY
STRUCTURES
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
LANGUAGES
RESEARCH AND GRADUATION MODALITY
ELECTIVES
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PROGRAMMING
Semester I
Semester II
Semester III
Semester IV
Semester V
Semester VI
Semester VIII
TOPOGRAPHY
GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS
THERMODYNAMICS AND FLUID MECHANICS I
FLUID MECHANICS II
SANITARY ENGINEERING II
Computer-Aided Design II
MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING I
Differential Equations
NUMERICAL METHODS
ENVIRONMENT AND INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS II
RIGID BODY MECHANICS
COSTS AND BUDGETS
ELECTIVE II
PHYSICS I
BEGINNER ENGLISH
ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE
INGLÉS ALTO INTERMEDIO
ENGLISH ADVANCED
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I
CHEMISTRY I
MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING II
MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING III
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I
SOIL MECHANICS I
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
SOIL MECHANICS II
METAL AND WOOD STRUCTURES
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
ADVANCED COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION SECURITY MANAGEMENT
HYDROLOGY
ENTREPRENEURIALISM
PROGRAMMING I
ELECTIVE I
REINFORCED CONCRETE I
CONSTRUCTIVE PROCESSES
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS II
MATERIALS MECHANICS I
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Geographic Information Systems
PHYSICS II
INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
DESIGN FOR ENGINEERING I
LINEAR ALGEBRA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES
Semester IX
ROADS II
GRADUATION SEMINAR
BRIDGES
ELECTIVE III
INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Semester VII
SANITARY ENGINEERING
ROADS I
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II
REINFORCED CONCRETE II
CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
HYDRAULIC WORKS
WORKS ORGANIZATION
FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
7 SUBJECTS 29 CREDITS
6 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS
7 SUBJECTS 29 CREDITS
7 SUBJECTS 27 CREDITS
8 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS
9 SUBJECTS 26 CREDITS
6 SUBJECTS 28 CREDITS
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd semester
4th Semester
5th Semester
6th Semester
9th Semester
TOTALS 65 SUBJECTS 219 CREDITS
8 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS
8th Semester
7 SUBJECTS 25 CREDITS
7th Semester
Exact Sciences
ENGINEERING SCIENCES
ROADS
HYDRAULICS AND SANITARY
STRUCTURES
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
LANGUAGES
RESEARCH AND GRADUATION MODALITY
ELECTIVES
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PROGRAMMING
Semester I
Semester II
Semester III
Semester IV
Semester V
Semester VI
Semester VIII
TOPOGRAPHY
GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS
THERMODYNAMICS AND FLUID MECHANICS I
FLUID MECHANICS II
SANITARY ENGINEERING II
Computer-Aided Design II
MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING I
Differential Equations
NUMERICAL METHODS
ENVIRONMENT AND INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS II
RIGID BODY MECHANICS
COSTS AND BUDGETS
ELECTIVE II
PHYSICS I
BEGINNER ENGLISH
ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE
INGLÉS ALTO INTERMEDIO
ENGLISH ADVANCED
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I
CHEMISTRY I
MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING II
MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING III
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I
SOIL MECHANICS I
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
SOIL MECHANICS II
METAL AND WOOD STRUCTURES
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
ADVANCED COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION SECURITY MANAGEMENT
HYDROLOGY
ENTREPRENEURIALISM
PROGRAMMING I
ELECTIVE I
REINFORCED CONCRETE I
CONSTRUCTIVE PROCESSES
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS II
MATERIALS MECHANICS I
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Geographic Information Systems
PHYSICS II
INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
DESIGN FOR ENGINEERING I
LINEAR ALGEBRA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES
Semester IX
ROADS II
GRADUATION SEMINAR
BRIDGES
ELECTIVE III
INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Semester VII
SANITARY ENGINEERING
ROADS I
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II
REINFORCED CONCRETE II
CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
HYDRAULIC WORKS
WORKS ORGANIZATION
FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
7 SUBJECTS 29 CREDITS
6 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS
7 SUBJECTS 29 CREDITS
7 SUBJECTS 27 CREDITS
8 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS
9 SUBJECTS 26 CREDITS
6 SUBJECTS 28 CREDITS
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd semester
4th Semester
5th Semester
6th Semester
9th Semester
TOTALS 65 SUBJECTS 219 CREDITS
8 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS
8th Semester
7 SUBJECTS 25 CREDITS
7th Semester
Exact Sciences
ENGINEERING SCIENCES
ROADS
HYDRAULICS AND SANITARY
STRUCTURES
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
LANGUAGES
RESEARCH AND GRADUATION MODALITY
ELECTIVES
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PROGRAMMING
Graduation Modalities
Degree Project
Directed Work
Thesis
Graduation with Excellence
FACULTY
Mgr. Mario Alfredo Centellas Gutiérrez
Guest Teacher
Mgr. Luis Alberto Villalba Castro
Permanent Teacher
Mr. Diego Mendieta Rocha
Permanent Teacher
Mgr. Andrés Valenciaga Macho
Guest Teacher
Mgr. Angela Adriana Montesinos Farfán
Guest Teacher
Mgr. Viviana Coloma
Guest Teacher
Mgr. Mario Alfredo Centellas Gutiérrez
Guest Teacher
Mgr. Luis Alberto Villalba Castro
Permanent Teacher
Mgr. Diego Mendieta Rocha
Permanent Teacher
Mgr. Andrés Valenciaga Macho
Guest Teacher
Mgr. Angela Adriana Montesinos Farfán
Guest Teacher
Mgr. Viviana Coloma
Guest Teacher
INFRASTRUCTURE
INFRASTRUCTURE
INFRASTRUCTURE
Transmedia Laboratory
Space for audiovisual production and transmedia storytelling. Create content that impacts markets.
Financial Laboratory
Refinitiv Platform and Real Trading. Access real-time stock market data and manage investments.
Neuromarketing
Eye Tracker, EEG, and facial analysis. Understand the authentic emotions of the consumer.
Business simulation
Compete in virtual markets with advanced software. Make CEO decisions without real risk.
Transmedia Laboratory
Space for audiovisual production and transmedia storytelling. Create content that impacts markets.
Financial Laboratory
Refinitiv Platform and Real Trading. Access real-time stock market data and manage investments.
Neuromarketing
Eye Tracker, EEG, and facial analysis. Understand the authentic emotions of the consumer.
Business simulation
Compete in virtual markets with advanced software. Make CEO decisions without real risk.
Transmedia Laboratory
Space for audiovisual production and transmedia storytelling. Create content that impacts markets.
Financial Laboratory
Refinitiv Platform and Real Trading. Access real-time stock market data and manage investments.
Neuromarketing
Eye Tracker, EEG, and facial analysis. Understand the authentic emotions of the consumer.
Business simulation
Compete in virtual markets with advanced software. Make CEO decisions without real risk.
Contacts by campus
Contacts by campus
Contacts by campus
Master Dossier 2025
Master Dossier 2025
Master Dossier 2025
Resumen general de la carrera
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School of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
School of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
School of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
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the private university
#1 in Bolivia
They certify:
THE BEST SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS
IN BOLIVIA
THE BEST UNIVERSITY
PRIVATE IN BOLIVIA
QS Latin America University Rankings | 2023
THE ONLY UNIVERSITY
WITH 4 STARS IN
BOLIVIA
the private university
#1 in Bolivia
They certify:
THE BEST SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS
IN BOLIVIA
THE BEST UNIVERSITY
PRIVATE IN BOLIVIA
QS Latin America University Rankings | 2023
THE ONLY UNIVERSITY
WITH 4 STARS IN
BOLIVIA
the private university
#1 in Bolivia
They certify:
THE BEST SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS
IN BOLIVIA
THE BEST UNIVERSITY
PRIVATE IN BOLIVIA
QS Latin America University Rankings | 2023
THE ONLY UNIVERSITY
WITH 4 STARS IN
BOLIVIA