Program Overview

Program Overview

The master's program in Civil Engineering has a focus on research, enabling students to further their existing methodological knowledge and subject expertise with a focus on interdisciplinary methods and techniques. The program will help students to be able to complete independent, scientific, and technical work in the area of civil engineering and will also involve them in current research projects and projects that are relevant to civil engineering practice.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Science
• Standard period of study: 4 semesters
• Credit points: 120
• Program start: Summer and winter semester
• Admission: Restricted admission
• Language of instruction: German

Admission Requirements

The formal admission requirement for the consecutive master's program in Civil Engineering is a first university degree in civil engineering or a closely related subject qualifying the applicant for professional work. When applying, students must also show proof of at least 12 credit points each in mathematics and mechanics and at least 5 credit points in building informatics.

Program Structure

In the master's program in Civil Engineering, students must complete a total of 120 credit points of coursework, 66 credit points of which is done in the compulsory elective components, 24 credit points in elective modules, and 30 credit points in the master's thesis. Typically, students choose two concentrations. If the respective concentrations offer the possibility, students can also choose a double concentration in only one area.

Concentrations

The following concentrations are offered:

• Computing in Civil Engineering
• Building Physics
• Building Materials and Construction Chemistry
• Conceptual and Structural Design
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Management
• Statics and Dynamics
• Systems Engineering
• Transportation/Infrastructure
• Water Engineering

Content and Modules

The master's degree program in Civil Engineering consists of modules which combine curriculum content on a specific topic and often include various study and teaching formats such as lectures, practical tutorials, seminars, and practical projects. Students are required to earn a specific number of credit points and complete certain coursework and assessments in each module.

Internships

An internship is not a compulsory component of the program.

Stays Abroad

Students can generally complete parts of the program abroad, either in the form of study abroad or internships.

Acquired Skills

As a graduate of the master's program, students will have in-depth methodological knowledge and scientific expertise in selected concentrations. They will be able to complete independent, scientific, and technical work and will be involved in current research projects and projects that are relevant to the practice.

Career Prospects

The program's focus on research enables students to go into research in a professional capacity, for example as part of a doctorate, or for higher-level professions in civil engineering. Typical employers include engineering and planning offices, construction companies, manufacturers of building chemicals and materials, project management and consulting firms, facility management companies, software development companies, public institutions, building association organizations, or science and research facilities.