University of Siegen campus

Engineering

BSc Bauingenieurwesen (Civil Engineering) at University of Siegen

University of Siegen, Germany

Programme overview

Bachelor of Science in civil engineering covering engineering fundamentals, classic disciplines such as structural analysis, transport, construction management and hydraulic engineering, and current topics including sustainable materials, flood protection and new mobility concepts. Includes laboratory practicals, field trips and practice projects.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Stage I (semesters 1-2): mathematics, engineering geology and soil mechanics, structural mechanics, building materials and chemistry, construction, geodesy and geoinformation. Stage II (semesters 3-4): structural mechanics II/III, building physics, structural analysis, construction management and cost calculation, construction contract law, hydromechanics and hydraulic engineering, geotechnics, engineering hydrology, reinforced concrete, transport and roads. Stage III (semesters 5-6): specialisation in structural engineering, transport and roads, or water and environment; Bachelor thesis.

Career pathways

Engineering and planning offices, construction firms, public administration, water management and transport planning; a Master of Science can follow.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 12-week placement must be proven by the end of the 3rd semester (at least 6 weeks on a construction site; engineering office work accepted for the rest); completing it before study begins is recommended. No separate application, direct enrolment. Routes exist for applicants without Abitur who hold the Fachhochschulreife.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-siegen.de/einschreibung

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