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Master's Degree in Highway and Bridge Engineering

Master's Degree in Highway and Bridge Engineering

Master's Degree in Highway and Bridge Engineering

About the master's degree

The Master's in Highway and Bridge Engineering trains professionals capable of leading the design, construction, supervision, management, and direction of road infrastructure projects, integrating advanced knowledge in engineering, planning, and transportation management. Its approach combines technical foundations, innovation, and international best practices to develop efficient and sustainable solutions for highways, bridges, and traffic systems, contributing to strengthening connectivity and the development of the country's strategic infrastructure.

Contact your advisor

Carla Maldonado

carlamaldonado@upb.edu

Modality

Online - Nationwide

Start date

Duration

18 months

School

EGIT

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Program differentiators
  1. Comprehensive approach to road infrastructure: It addresses in a specialized manner the design, construction, supervision, and management of highways, bridges, and traffic systems, providing a complete view of the infrastructure project life cycle.

  2. Training oriented towards professional practice: It combines theoretical foundations with the analysis of real cases, advanced engineering tools, and methodologies applied to the current challenges of the transportation sector.

  3. High-level faculty: It combines theoretical foundations with the analysis of real cases, advanced engineering tools, and methodologies applied to the current challenges of the transportation sector.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the master's degree, participants will be able to design, evaluate, supervise, and manage highway, bridge, and road infrastructure projects applying technical, economic, environmental, and safety criteria. Likewise, they will be able to lead multidisciplinary teams, implement innovative solutions to optimize mobility and transportation, and make strategic decisions that contribute to sustainable development and the competitiveness of infrastructure systems.

Application Requirements
  • Complete the online “Application Form”.

  • Writing of an essay.

  • Submit the updated resume.

  • Conduct an interview with the Program Director.

Documents for enrollment
  • Letter of admission to the program.

  • Complete the “Registration Form”.

  • Letters of Recommendation in UPB format.

  • Legalized photocopy of the Academic Diploma.

  • Legalized photocopy of the National Degree.

  • Simple photocopy of the identity card or passport.

  • Original computerized birth certificate.

  • Color photographs 3 x 3.5 cm., blue background, formal attire for Degree Conferral.

  • Signed Payment Commitment.

Contact your advisor

Carla Maldonado

carlamaldonado@upb.edu

Modality

Online - Nationwide

Start date

Duration

18 months

School

EGIT

Learn more

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Undergraduate Admissions

Cap. Victor Ustariz Avenue, Km. 6.5

Phone:

+591 78362269

LA PAZ CAMPUS - FERNANDO ILLANES DE LA RIVA

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5

Phone:

+591 (2) 2165700

Undergraduate Admissions

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5

Phone:

+591 77201229

CAMPUS SANTA CRUZ

Piraí Avenue extension between the 6th and 7th ring roads

Phone:

+591 508500209

Undergraduate Admissions

Piraí Avenue extension between the 6th and 7th ring

Phone:

+591 72139181

© UPB 2026. All rights reserved.

COCHABAMBA CAMPUS - JULIO LEÓN PRADO

Cap. Victor Ustariz Avenue, Km. 6.5

Phone:

+591 (4)4178100 - +591 (4)4268287

Undergraduate Admissions

Cap. Victor Ustariz Avenue, Km. 6.5

Phone:

+591 78362269

LA PAZ CAMPUS - FERNANDO ILLANES DE LA RIVA

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5

Phone:

+591 (2) 2165700

Undergraduate Admissions

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5

Phone:

+591 77201229

CAMPUS SANTA CRUZ

Piraí Avenue extension between the 6th and 7th ring roads

Phone:

+591 508500209

Undergraduate Admissions

Piraí Avenue extension between the 6th and 7th ring

Phone:

+591 72139181

© UPB 2026. All rights reserved.