Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral levels
| Institution | Thuyloi University |
| Academic unit | Faculty of Civil Engineering |
| Field | Hydraulic Structures Engineering |
| Programme identifier | TLA101 at undergraduate level |
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME — HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES ENGINEERING
Introduction
The undergraduate programme prepares engineers to analyse, design, construct, manage, operate, maintain and assess the safety of hydraulic structures and related infrastructure. Its scope includes dams and reservoirs, disaster-prevention works, hydropower and renewable-energy facilities, ports and waterways, coastal and marine structures, and shoreline protection. Digital technology, data analysis, sustainability and professional practice are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Highlights
The programme combines a strong foundation in mathematics, mechanics, hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical and structural engineering with specialised study in water infrastructure. Three study pathways allow students to focus on hydraulic structures, hydropower and energy, or coastal and waterway engineering. Project work, field practice, digital modelling and engineering software support the transition from theory to professional application.
| Programme code | TLA101 |
| Field code | 7580202 |
| Credits | 155 credits, including 15 credits for the graduation internship and graduation project |
| Duration | 4.5 years (9 semesters) |
| Language | Vietnamese |
| Mode | Full-time |
Objectives
The programme develops engineers with a sound scientific foundation, professional judgement and a strong sense of responsibility. Graduates are expected to formulate and solve complex hydraulic-engineering problems, select safe and sustainable solutions, use modern digital tools, communicate effectively, work independently or in teams, and adapt to technological and professional change.
Career Prospects
Graduates may work in public agencies, design and supervision consultancies, contractors, project management units, research institutes, universities and infrastructure operators. Typical responsibilities include planning, surveying, design, construction management, safety assessment, operation, maintenance and asset management for hydraulic, hydropower, waterway, coastal and disaster-prevention infrastructure.
Study Pathways
- Hydraulic Structures Engineering — construction, management, operation and safety of dams, reservoirs and water infrastructure.
2. Hydropower and Energy Structures — hydropower resources, technological equipment, renewable energy and facility operation.
3. Coastal and Waterway Engineering — ports, waterways, coastal structures, breakwaters, shoreline protection and coastal-zone management.
Curriculum by Semester
| Semester | Credits | Main focus |
| 1 | 16 | Law, philosophy, chemistry, calculus, digital skills and programme introduction |
| 2 | 18 | Political economy, soft skills, mathematics, physics, graphics and engineering mechanics |
| 3 | 18 | Social sciences, physics, differential equations, data processing, English, surveying and technical drawing |
| 4 | 20 | English, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, geology, construction materials and laboratories |
| 5 | 18 | Structural mechanics, soil mechanics, hydraulics, hydrology and hydraulic-structure design fundamentals |
| 6 | 19 | Foundations, steel and reinforced-concrete structures, project economics, computing, dams and hydropower |
| 7 | 16 | Environmental assessment, hydraulic-system structures, waterways, construction, coastal protection and electives |
| 8 | 15 | Energy structures, hydraulic construction, riverbank protection, ports and electives |
| 9 | 15 | Graduation internship and graduation project |
Academic Staff
The source documents do not provide a named academic staff list. Teaching assignments are determined through the University’s approved annual teaching plan.
MASTER’S PROGRAMME — HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES ENGINEERING
Introduction
The master’s programme advances learners’ capacity to analyse, evaluate and select engineering solutions for the design, construction, operation and management of hydraulic structures. Advanced methods, professional practice and an applied master’s project enable students to address complex scientific and technical problems using contemporary engineering approaches.
Highlights
The 60-credit programme combines advanced core study with a broad specialist-elective portfolio in dams and reservoirs, hydraulics, geotechnical engineering, hydropower, coastal and river engineering, numerical modelling, structural safety and risk. A professional internship and master’s project provide a direct connection between advanced study and practice.
| Programme code | 8580202 |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Credits | 60 credits |
| Duration | 3 semesters |
| Language | Vietnamese |
| Orientations | Hydraulic Structures Engineering; Hydraulic Structures Construction and Management |
Objectives
Graduates develop the ability to analyse and assess complex engineering conditions, interpret monitoring and experimental data, use advanced numerical and computational methods, justify technical decisions, and undertake applied research or professional projects. Solutions are expected to address safety, economic, environmental, risk and sustainability requirements.
Career Prospects
Graduates may work as senior engineers, consultants, project managers, researchers or lecturers in organisations responsible for the design, construction, inspection, operation, management and safety assessment of hydraulic structures. The degree also provides preparation for doctoral study.
Programme Structure
| Semester | Credits | Components |
| I | 23 | 7 general-knowledge credits and 16 compulsory core/specialist credits |
| II | 22 | Specialist electives selected from the approved portfolio |
| III | 15 | Scientific Research Methodology (2), Professional Internship (6), Master’s Project (7) |
| Total | 60 | 9 general; 16 compulsory core; 22 specialist electives; 13 graduation |
Representative Specialist Areas
- Advanced soil, rock and foundation engineering; embankment and concrete dams; reservoir safety.
- Advanced hydraulics and hydrology; spillways, tunnels, gates and hydropower facilities.
- Numerical modelling, monitoring, experimental methods, reliability and structural verification.
- Sediment transport, estuaries, shorelines, coastal and riverbank protection, and disaster-risk reduction.
Academic Staff
Courses are delivered by qualified staff from the Faculty of Civil Engineering and relevant academic units. Individual lecturer names are not included in the supplied profile.
DOCTORAL PROGRAMME — HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES ENGINEERING
Introduction
The doctoral programme develops independent and creative researchers capable of identifying and addressing new scientific, technological and management problems in hydraulic structures engineering. Advanced specialist study, research methodology, scholarly communication and an original dissertation form the core of the programme.
Highlights
Research is central to the programme: scientific research accounts for 10 credits and the doctoral dissertation for 70 credits. Doctoral coursework, a literature review essay and three seminars support the development of the dissertation and require candidates to engage critically with current knowledge, methods and evidence.
| Programme code | 9580202 |
| Qualification | Doctoral degree |
| Credits | 92 credits for candidates with a master’s degree in the same or an appropriate discipline; 96 for a closely related discipline; 129 for candidates entering from a bachelor’s degree |
| Duration | 3 years with a master’s degree; 4 years from a bachelor’s degree |
| Language | Vietnamese |
| Research orientations | Hydraulic Structures Engineering; Hydraulic Structures Construction and Management |
Objectives
The programme prepares researchers who can formulate significant questions, design rigorous investigations, generate original knowledge or innovative solutions, publish and defend scholarly findings, and lead research in hydraulic structures engineering and management.
Career Prospects
Graduates may pursue academic, research and supervisory careers at universities and institutes; serve as senior specialists, consultants or research leaders in enterprises and public agencies; lead research and development projects; or continue with postdoctoral research.
Programme Structure
| Component | Credits |
| Doctoral-level coursework | 4 |
| Doctoral seminars | 6 |
| Literature review essay | 2 |
| Scientific research | 10 |
| Doctoral dissertation | 70 |
| Core total | 92 |
Doctoral Course Portfolio
| Code | Edited English course title |
| EHS 701 | Experimental Hydraulics for Hydraulic Structures |
| AEHS 702 | Thermal and Seismic Effects on Hydraulic Structures |
| MSHS 703 | Monitoring and Surveillance of Hydraulic Structures |
| CRFS 704 | Supercritical-Flow Control on Spillways |
| GIF 705 | Gates and Hoisting Equipment |
| LAS 706 | Limit Analysis of Structures |
| ESCC 709 | Computer-Based Experimental Structural Research |
| NTME 727 | New Technologies for Estuary and Coastal Research and Management |
| NSSE 718 | Numerical Simulation of Shoreline Evolution |
| AFC 719 | Concrete Admixtures |
| ED 721 | Embankment Dams |
| NMCH 722 | Numerical Methods for Hydraulic-Structure Analysis |
| NM 724 | Nearshore Morphodynamics |
| MDH 726 | Multi-Criteria Decision-Making in Hydraulic Engineering |
| PACE 728 | Reliability Analysis in Civil Engineering |
| CS 729 | Coastal Protection Structures |
Academic and Research Supervision
Teaching and supervision are provided by qualified academics and researchers appointed in accordance with current regulations and each candidate’s research topic. The supplied profile does not contain a named list of lecturers or supervisors.
CONTACT
Faculty of Civil Engineering, Thuyloi University. Additional contact details were not provided in the source documents.
