Your future begins in Siegen
How do we build in a changing world? Whether it's climate protection, affordable housing or sustainable mobility - as a civil engineer, you will shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
The Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering in Siegen will give you the know-how to plan and build responsibly and innovatively. You will learn
- the engineering fundamentals - e.g. mathematics, mechanics and surveying,
- the classic disciplines such as statics, transportation, construction operations and hydraulic engineering,
- as well as current future topics such as sustainable building materials, flood protection or new mobility and traffic concepts
The course combines theory and practice - with laboratory internships, excursions and practical projects. Do you want to combine studying and vocational training? A dual course of study is also possible.
Everything at a glance
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
6 semesters -
Admission restricted
No -
Language of instruction
German
Preparation for your studies
Schools IV offers various preliminary courses to prepare students for their studies. These follow on from the school curriculum and provide optimal preparation for the start of studies. Participation is voluntary, but makes the transition between school and university much easier. The preliminary courses are suitable for all degree programs of the NT Schools.
Career prospects
As a civil engineer, you are in demand when it comes to the construction and use of energy-efficient buildings, when expertise is required in terms of safe infrastructure and protection against the consequences of climate change. Graduates have a wide range of opportunities, e.g. in engineering or planning offices, with construction companies, in public administration, water management or transport planning.
A Master's degree is also possible - with a focus that suits your interests and career goals. The Master of Science can be completed afterwards or even part-time. It is also possible to combine your Bachelor's and Master's degree by taking Master's modules at the end of your Bachelor's degree.
Course content and focus
What awaits you in the Civil Engineering degree program
Study section I - Basic studies
1st - 2nd 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
Compulsory modules: Construction Mechanics II/III (Elastostatics, Dynamics), Building Physics I, Structural Analysis I/II, Construction Management and Costing, Construction Law - Contract Management, Hydromechanics and Hydraulic Engineering, Geotechnics, Engineering Hydrology I, Solid Construction I, Traffic and Roads
Study section III - specialization
5th - 6th semester
Compulsory elective modules from the chosen specialization : Compulsory elective modules from a specialization to be chosen: Structural Engineering, Traffic 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.
If you do not have a high school diploma, but do have a technical college entrance qualification, or are already in the middle of your professional life, please find out more here.
Good reasons for studying civil engineering at the University of Siegen
- Focus on important topics such as sustainability and environmental protection
- High practical relevance with direct contact to industry
- Possibility of dual studies
- Specialization options as early as the Bachelor's degree (structural engineering, water, transport)
- Laboratory internships, excursions, practical projects with companies
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Part-time study also possible - e.g. parallel to a job
