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How is a dual or work-integrated degree program organized?

In terms of content, a dual or work-integrated degree program does not differ from a “standard” bachelor’s degree program in civil engineering.
The courses and exams are the same. However, in a dual or work-integrated degree program, the coursework is spread out differently—for example, in the dual program, the first two semesters are spread over a total of four semesters. As a result, you’ll only be at the university 2 or 3 days a week during the lecture period.  
The remaining days—as well as the lecture-free period—are set aside for off-site training provided by the Construction Training and Continuing Education Center (AWZ) and on-the-job training at the company. Architectural drafters also attend vocational school (Berufskolleg für Technik Siegen). In the work-integrated bachelor’s program, your employer decides on the schedule and your working hours at the company.
Exams for the apprenticeship programs are administered by the Chamber of Crafts (HWK) and the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).
The study plans
for the dual degree program and various work-integrated variants can be found on the website of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Siegen or, for the dual degree program, on the AWZ website.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn the academic degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).

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When and how can I start my studies?

The prerequisite for admission to the program is a general orsubject-specific high school diploma
or a qualifying technical college entrance qualification (minimum grade required!). The Construction Training and Continuing Education Center (AWZ) in Kreuztal provides guidance and support as you begin the dual study program.  The AWZ conducts inter-company training for skilled trades and oversees the entire cohort. It serves as the central coordinating office for training in the dual study program. It is therefore recommended that you contact the AWZ early on. Additionally, before enrolling in the respective winter semester, you will need a training position at a company of your choice.

Training generally begins in early June. University courses usually start in early October. You can find the enrollment deadlines at:

http://www.uni-siegen.de/zsb/termine.html

 

From Degree to Practice

The dual degree program is characterized by its close integration of theory and practice. It offers a broad foundation in engineering as part of a generalist education. Individual specialization in the fields of structural engineering, transportation and civil engineering, or water and environmental engineering allows students to develop a practice-oriented professional profile.
The dual Bachelor’s program thus optimally meets the requirements of employers. You can find potential training companies here.

Here you will find current open training positions for the dual degree program:

 

Quality of the Program

The dual study program offered by the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Siegen is highly regarded by construction companies, engineering firms, and government agencies in the
region. In a survey, students in our department also rated the current degree programs and study conditions very positively.

 

What is a dual degree program with integrated vocational training?

A dual degree program with integrated vocational training combines university studies with practical vocational training at a company.
Over the standard period of study of 8 semesters (4 years), students earn two degrees:

  • a vocational qualification in a recognized apprenticeship program
  • a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in civil engineering

If you’re interested in a practice-oriented degree program without vocational training, check out our part-time Bachelor’s program
.

 

What are the advantages of the dual study program?

  • The program offers a close integration of theory and practice.
  • You’ll gain practical experience right from the start and be able to apply your theoretical knowledge in real-world situations.
  • Upon completion of the program, you’ll already be familiar with your company’s workflow and well-prepared for the demands of the workplace.
  • During your training, you will receive compensation from your training company.

 

Which apprenticeship programs can I choose?

The dual degree program in Civil Engineering is primarily aimed at those interested in an apprenticeship in the construction trades or the construction industry, but also at those interested in technical drafting in design firms and administrative offices. The program requires collaboration with an inter-company training center. Due to its proximity to the University of Siegen, the Construction Training and Continuing Education Center (AWZ-Bau) in Kreuztal-Fellinghausen is an ideal choice for this purpose.


The following apprenticeship programs are offered:

Architectural Draftsman Carpenter
Road Builder Tiler
Bricklayer Reinforced concrete worker
Other trades available upon request

 

Partners

The following companies have already provided training for bricklayers as part of the dual study program. It therefore makes sense to first inquire with these companies in particular about available apprenticeship positions.
 

  • Hubert Mees Bauunternehmung GmbH | Olper Str. 3, 57368 Lennestadt
  • Stefan Willmes Construction Company | Am Apfehlhof 4, 57489 Drolshagen
  • Multibau GmbH & Co. KG | Kunster Weg 10, 57334 Bad Laasphe
  • BERGE-BAU GmbH & Co. KG | Leimstruther Weg 7–9, 57339 Erndtebrück
  • Torsten Neumann Construction Company | Am Rosengarten 19, 57080 Siegen
  • Bügler Bau GmbH | Obere Schwelbelstr. 8, 57548 Kirchen
  • Fritz Meyer GmbH | Schlossplatz 1a, 57640 Altenkirchen
  • F. W. Meier GmbH | Industriestr. 13, 58840 Plettenberg
  • Otto Quast Construction Company GmbH & Co. KG | Weidenauer Str. 265, 57076 Siegen

The following companies have already provided training for concrete workers as part of the dual study program. It therefore makes sense to first inquire about available training positions at these companies in particular.
 

  • W. Hundhausen GmbH | Bäckerstr. 4, 57076 Siegen
  • STH Hüttental GmbH | Untere Industriestr. 49, 5720 Netphen
  • Runkel Fertigteilbau GmbH | Industriestr. 9, 57234 Wilnsdorf
  • Bauunternehmung Günther GmbH & Co. KG | Sohlstättenweg 2, 57250 Netphen
  • Egon Behle GmbH & Co. KG | Auf dem Niedern Bruch 7, 57399 Kirchhundem
  • Otto Quast Bauunternehmen GmbH & Co. KG | Weidenauer Str. 265, 57076 Siegen
  • Benno Drössler GmbH & Co. KG | Marienhütte 6, 57080 Siegen
  • Hubert Mees Bauunternehmung GmbH | Olper Str. 3, 57368 Lennestadt
  • KAF Falkenhahn Bau AG | Siegener Str. 39, 57223 Kreuztal
  • Fritz Meyer GmbH | Schlossplatz 1a, 57640 Altenkirchen
  • Hering Bau GmbH | Neuländer 1, 57299 Burbach
  • H. Klostermann Construction Company | Auf den Kämpen 16, 59071 Hamm

The following companies have already provided carpentry training as part of the dual study program. It therefore makes sense to first inquire about available apprenticeship positions at these companies in particular.
 

  • City of Lennestadt | Thomas-Morus-Platz 1, 57368 Lennestadt
  • Häner Carpentry + Home Construction GmbH | Am Ruttenberge 4, 57482 Wenden
  • Andreas Müller Carpentry and Joinery | Zum Imberg 10, 58809 Neuenrade
  • Büdenbender Hausbau GmbH | Vorm Eichhölzchen 8–10, 57250 Netphen
  • Bald Carpentry, owned by Dirk Burghaus | In den Erlen 12, 57223 Kreuztal
  • Eckhard Roß Carpentry | Bahnhofstr. 30–36, 58809 Neuenrade
  • WeberHaus GmbH & Co. KG | Rheinauer Str. 12, 57482 Wenden
  • Detlef Schneider Carpentry | Am Büchelchen 16, 51702 Bergneustadt

The following companies have already provided training for road construction workers as part of the dual study program. It therefore makes sense to first inquire with these companies in particular about available apprenticeship positions.
 

  • Straßen- und Tiefbau GmbH | Siegener Str. 37, 57339 Kirchhundem
  • Heinrich Weber Straßen- und Tiefbau GmbH & Co. KG | Martinshardt 4, 57074 Siegen
  • DIMA BAu Markus Diehl Civil and Road Construction e. K. | Am Lohberg 26a, 57290 Neunkirchen
  • Gebr. Schmidt Construction Company AG | Siegtalstr. 33, 57548 Kirchen
  • BORN Construction Companies | Hilchenbacher Str. 58, 57271 Hilchenbach
  • KAF Falkenhahn Bau AG | Siegener Str. 39, 57223 Kreuztal
  • Hubert Mees Construction Company, LLC | Olper Str. 3, 57368 Lennestadt
  • Spies Road and Civil Engineering GmbH | Unterdorf 3a, 57489 Drolshagen
  • Karl Fey GmbH & Co. KG | Siegener Str. 2, 35708 Haiger
  • Teo Daub GmbH | Freier-Grunder-Str. 113, 57234 Wilnsdorf
  • Otto Quast Construction Company GmbH & Co. KG | Weidenauer Str. 265, 57076 Siegen
  • Albert Jüngst GmbH Construction Company | Stedenhofstr. 12a, 57319 Bad Berleburg
  • Franz Trippe GmbH Road, Civil Engineering, and Landscaping | Im Brauke 8c, 57392 Schmallenberg
  • Ossenberg AST GmbH | Welmecke 23–25, 58809 Neuenrade
  • HBB GmbH | Am Heßlar 17, 57319 Bad Berleburg
  • Brederlow Bau GmbH | Dieselstr. 10, 57290 Neunkirchen
  • Koch Bauunternehmung GmbH | Allerbacher Str. 8, 51580 Reichshof

The following companies have already provided training as part of the dual study program. It therefore makes sense to first inquire with these companies in particular about available training positions.

  • Quast Engineering Office | Raiffeisenstr. 8a, 58093 Hagen
  • City of Lennestadt | Thomas-Morus-Platz 1, 57368 Lennestadt
  • Hering Bau GmbH | Neuländer 1, 57299 Burbach
  • ProContain GmbH | Gewerbepark Stippe 1, 51597 Morsbach
  • KLEUSBERG GmbH & Co. KG | Wisserhof 5, 57537 Wissen
  • Municipality of Finnentrop | Am Markt 1, 57413 Finnentrop
  • ALHO Systembau GmbH | Hammer 1, 51597 Morsbach
  • W. Hundhausen GmbH | Bäckerstr. 4, 57076 Siegen
  • State Road Construction Agency of North Rhine-Westphalia, Southwest Westphalia Regional Office | Untere Industriestr. 20, 57250 Netphen
  • Neumann Krex und Partner | Ernster Str. 12, 59872 Meschede
  • Benno Drössler GmbH & Co. KG | Marienhütte 6, 57080 Siegen
  • Michael Kaiser Architecture and Consulting Firm | Freier-Grunder-Str. 83, 57234 Wilnsdorf
  • Schürholz Engineering Office GmbH & Co. KG | Koblenzer Str. 55, 57482 Wenden
  • Brendebach Ingenieure GmbH | Frankenthal 16, 57537 Wissen
  • Franz Wohnen GmbH | Zum Ehrenmal 1a, 57234 Wilnsdorf
  • Autobahn GmbH des Bundes, Westphalia Branch | Lilienthalstr. 5, 59065 Hamm