The civil engineering department has been training young people to become civil engineers for over 30 years. In addition to the quality of the education with manageable group sizes, our students always emphasise the personal atmosphere and closeness to the professors. The department has 7 laboratories that are used for research and study. In addition to the regular full-time degree programmes, you can also choose between three dual degree programmes. Five bachelor's and two master's degree programmes – the civil engineering department offers a wide range of study content. The three dual study programmes in particular are uniquely practical in their cooperation with regional economic players. The department has 7 laboratories which are used for study and research.

Civil Engineering Department
Degree Programmes at the Civil Engineering Department
More coursesAre you interested in one of our degree programmes? Find out more about the content of the programme, the course of study and the application process on the page of your desired programme.
Department | Degree programme | Teaching language | Start of study | Application deadline |
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Building Conservation and Construction Work on Existing Buildings (MEng) | German | Summer semester | 15.12. – 15.02. (admission restricted) |
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Civil Engineering (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/05 – 15/07 (restricted admission) |
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Civil Engineering | Dual (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/07 (free of admission) |
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Civil Engineering – Infrastructure Systems (BEng)* | German | Winter semester | 15/05 – 15/07 (restricted admission) |
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Civil Engineering – Infrastructure Systems | Dual (BEng)* | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/07 (free of admission) |
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Civil Engineering – Urban Water Management | Dual (BEng)* | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/08 (free of admission) |
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Ing?Bau: Preservation and Construction Work in Structural Engineering (MSc) | German | Summer semester, Winter semester | 15/12 – 15/02 and 15/05 – 15/07 (restricted admission) |
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* The name of the degree programme is valid from the winter semester 2025/2026.

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Shari and Felix are campus specialists in the Civil Engineering Department. Among other things, they report on what they like about their respective degree programs, why the degree program is the right choice for them and how they imagine their own future.
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German Water Management Young Talent Award for outstanding final thesis presented to graduate of the Department of Civil Engineering in June 2025
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Popcorn Pitch 2025 ? Apply now!
Founders can register now and look forward to an exciting evening with valuable feedback.
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