Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Dual Bachelor's degree program

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Siegen enjoys a high reputation among construction companies, engineering offices and public administrations in the region. This close connection to practice is reflected in the dual course of study.

The dual course of study impresses with its intensive integration of theory and practice. During their training, students acquire a broad-based engineering foundation in the sense of a generalist education. At the same time, they have the opportunity to specialize individually and with a practical orientation - for example in the areas of

• Construction operations and construction management
• Structural engineering
• transportation
• Water management

The students themselves also rate the course and the study conditions very positively, as current surveys show.

A dual course of study integrated with training combines studying at a university with practical vocational training in a company.
Two degrees are obtained in the standard period of study of 8 semesters (4 years):

1. a vocational qualification in a recognized training occupation
2. the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in civil engineering

What are the advantages of the dual study program?

The dual study program in civil engineering combines science and practice in an ideal way - and offers you several advantages:

• Direct practical relevance:
  You gain practical experience in the company right from the start and can directly apply the knowledge you have learned from the courses.
• Better career prospects:
  After completing your studies, you will already be familiar with the company - a real advantage when starting your career.
• Financial independence:
  During your training, you will receive a salary from your training company.
• A strong combination:
  The close interlocking of theory and practice gives you a broad professional base and at the same time a practical specialization.

Which apprenticeships can I choose?

In the dual study program in civil engineering, you have the opportunity to choose from various practical construction or technical apprenticeships - depending on your interests and future career focus.

Among other things, you can choose from

• Professions in the building trade (e.g. bricklayer, concrete and reinforced concrete worker)
• Apprenticeships in the construction industry
• Technical draughtsmen and draughtswomen, e.g. in planning offices or administrations

The practical training takes place in close cooperation with a training company and an inter-company training center - ideally the AWZ-Bau (Aus- und Weiterbildungszentrum Bau) in Kreuztal-Fellinghausen, in the immediate vicinity of the University of Siegen.