Your future begins in Siegen
Particularly in times of climate change and dwindling resources, it is the task of civil engineers to rethink construction. In addition to the "classic" fields of civil engineering, the following topics are therefore the focus of training today: climate impact research, flood protection, energy-saving construction methods, infrastructure concepts for the energy transition, the use of artificial intelligence, sustainable building materials, new waste disposal concepts, new mobility and transport concepts.
The Bachelor's degree program teaches the fundamentals of civil engineering (mathematical and scientific fundamentals and subject-specific fundamentals). In addition, the basic knowledge of the classic subject areas of construction management, structural engineering, traffic and road engineering as well as water and the environment is taught.
Everything at a glance
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
6 semesters -
Admission restricted
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Language of instruction
German
Career prospects
Based on the UN's 17 global sustainability goals, the "German Sustainability Strategy" sets targets for the sustainable protection of people, the climate and nature. However, achieving these goals requires the work of innovative engineers. For example, civil engineers deal with the construction and use of energy-efficient buildings and infrastructure, the development of sustainable transport concepts including environmentally friendly building materials, the effects of climate change and forecasts on its development, the problem of flooding, the avoidance of environmental emissions and waste disposal and thus create the tools without which sustainable development is unthinkable.
Course content and focus
What you can expect from the Civil Engineering degree program
Study section I - Basic studies
1st - 2nd semester (DUAL: 1st - 4th semester)
Compulsory modules: Mathematics I and II, Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics, Construction Mechanics, Building Materials Science and Construction Chemistry, Building Construction, Practical Geodesy and Geoinformation, Construction Mechanics I (Rigid Body Statics)
Study stage II - Basic studies
3rd - 4th semester (DUAL: 5th - 6th semester)
Compulsory modules: Construction Mechanics II/III (Elastostatics, Dynamics), Building Physics I, Structural Analysis I/II, Construction Management and Calculation, Construction Law - Contract Management, Hydromechanics and Hydraulic Engineering, Geotechnics, Engineering Hydrology I, Concrete Construction I, Traffic and Roads
Study section III - specialization - specialization
5th - 6th semester (DUAL: 7th - 8th semester)
Compulsory elective modules from specializations: Compulsory elective modules from a specialization of your choice: Structural Engineering, Transport and Road Engineering, Water and Environment
Bachelor's thesis
A work placement of 12 weeks in total must be completed by the beginning of the 4th semester. At least 6 weeks of this must be completed on a construction site; work in an engineering office is also accepted for the remaining time. It is recommended that the internship is completed before the start of the course.
The course is also offered as a dual study program (study + training + practical work in a company). Here 2 degrees are acquired: Bachelor of Science and an IHK vocational qualification.
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Good reasons for studying civil engineering at the University of Siegen
- In addition to technical subjects, the degree program also deals comprehensively with socially important topics such as sustainability and environmental protection
- High practical relevance of teaching with direct contact to industry
- Possibility of dual studies
- Laboratory internships, excursions, construction site visits
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Various specialization options (structural engineering, water, traffic)
