Your future begins in Siegen
Today, civil engineering is much more than the traditional planning and construction of buildings. If you want to help shape the future, you need skills that combine technical expertise with ecological, economic and social responsibility.
In the Master's degree program in Civil Engineering at the University of Siegen, you will expand your technical skills and learn to think holistically about complex projects. For example, you will deal with sustainable infrastructure planning, construction and real estate management, digitalization in the construction industry (BIM) or environmental challenges. The course is interdisciplinary and prepares you optimally for managerial tasks, research or a doctorate.
Everything at a glance
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Start of studies
Winter semester and
Summer semester -
Standard period of study
4 semesters (full-time)
120 credit points -
Admission restricted
No -
Language of instruction
German
Career prospects
The Master's degree opens up new career paths for you - in specialist and management positions, in research and development or as an entry into a doctorate. The close cooperation with companies from the construction and real estate industry enables you to make valuable contacts during your studies.
Whether you work in engineering offices, construction companies, public authorities, in environmental planning or in the field of digitalization - with a Master's in Civil Engineering, you will be well prepared. And if you are working or taking on family responsibilities at the same time: With the part-time Master's, you remain flexible - with the same content as the full-time course.
Students about the civil engineering course
Large selection of possible modules
I deliberately chose the University of Siegen for my Master's degree because Siegen is the greenest city in Germany and offers the ideal balance to everyday university life. Here, the university, accommodation, sports and leisure facilities are right next to each other, which creates an ideal basis for successful studies. Looking back, I can see that I made the right choice, not only because of the good support and often emphasized closeness between students and lecturers, which helps anyone who wants to think outside the box. The choice of individual modules and especially the coursework in the Master's degree also allow you to put your own individual stamp on your studies.
But it's not just the academic environment that contributes to a successful degree. For me, it was also the personal experiences on campus, away from the lecture hall. Studying doesn't have to be an isolated individual struggle and anyone who wants to get involved here in any way will certainly meet like-minded people. Last but not least, Siegen offers a wide range of activities and contacts with all the student councils, student initiatives and groups, without which student life would not have been half as much fun. This enjoyment of civil engineering continues for me today in research and teaching and reinforces my conviction that choosing the University of Siegen was and is the right decision.
Graduate & employee in teaching and research
In the Master's program, you will deepen your knowledge in one of the following three profile areas:
- Structural Engineering
- Water and Environment
- Transportation and road engineering
You choose from a wide range of modules - tailored to your interests and professional goals. Topics include
- Energy-efficient planning and construction
- Building under changing climatic conditions
- Bridge construction and prestressed concrete construction
- Building in existing structures and maintaining infrastructure
- Environmental geotechnics & resource protection
- Flood protection and water supply in periods of drought
- Ensuring water quality, material cycles and contaminated sites
- Intelligent traffic control and climate-friendly mobility
- Sustainable road construction and automation of construction processes
You will learn how to use modern tools and software applications to develop individual solutions for engineering issues:
- Digital planning methods (BIM)
- Numerical processes and finite element methods (FEM)
- Modeling and simulation
The course is divided into compulsory and compulsory elective modules within your profile direction. Two scientifically oriented theses prepare you for your four-month Master's thesis. The topics are generated from ongoing research projects and current research questions, often in cooperation with partners from the region.
All important regulations and information can be found in
- the current subject examination regulations (FPO)
- the study plans.
Tip: Find out about the recommended modules for your first semester in the study plan before the start of lectures or make an appointment with a student advisor - this will help you get off to a good start.
Good reasons for studying civil engineering at the University of Siegen
- Individual study planning
- Deepening in a future-relevant specialization
- Promotion of academic careers - also with subsequent doctorate
- Personal support in small groups
- Close links to practice through strong partners in the region
