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 course in Civil Engineering in Siegen will give you the know-how to plan and build responsibly and innovatively.
The part-time course is structured like a conventional Bachelor's degree. Instead of six semesters, you can extend your studies to up to twelve semesters, depending on your personal situation. You decide for yourself how many modules you take per semester - depending on how much time you can devote to your studies. You will acquire in-depth academic knowledge and remain flexible at the same time: many students work during their studies - e.g. as a working student in a company related to their subject - to finance their studies and gain practical experience. Others use the additional time for family commitments such as childcare or care duties, for voluntary work or to better reconcile their studies with health or personal challenges.
If you are studying part-time, it is advisable to have an employment contract for the duration of your studies - this creates planning security. You can apply what you have learned directly, especially in subject-related work, which makes it much easier to understand the content. Many employers offer flexible working hours or support with the course of study to ensure a good work-life balance. This combination offers you a high takeover rate and excellent career prospects afterwards.
You will learn
- the engineering fundamentals - e.g. mathematics, mechanics and surveying,
- the classic disciplines such as statics, transportation, construction management 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 study program is also possible.
Everything at a glance
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
8 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 you can expect from the dual degree course in civil engineering
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.
The course is also offered on a part-time basis and can then be combined with a job as a working student without training.
If you do not have a high school diploma, but have a technical college entrance qualification, or are already in the middle of your professional life, please find out more here.
Good reasons for a dual degree in 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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Studying part-time, e.g. parallel to a job
