The program imparts both scientific fundamentals of civil engineering such as mathematics, technical mechanics, materials as well as basic knowledge in physics, chemistry, engineering biology as well as a broad basic knowledge in the central subject-specific fundamental subjects of civil engineering: construction operations and construction management, geotechnics, infrastructure systems, structural engineering, numerical methods and construction informatics, ecosystems and environmental engineering, statics and dynamics, urban planning, traffic, water.

The Bachelor of Science degree offers the possibility of consecutive or interdisciplinary continuation in a Master's program in the national or international area. In addition, the degree provides an initial qualification for professional work as a civil engineer with the obligation of qualified in-service training. The latter enables employment as ordinary engineers with construction companies, commercial enterprises, engineering offices and in the public sector. In this context, graduates take on tasks within the scope of planning, design and calculation, construction, through to project development and marketing, modernization and maintenance, monitoring and control of construction projects.

Study plan

Study plan

You can find the examination regulations for your study program here: Examination regulations according to study programs

Study plans as well as information about the modules in the study program can be found in the module database:

Information material

Prospective students will find an overview of the study program, as well as current information on exams, practical and research project selection and other relevant topics here.

Study plan as well as information about the modules in the study program can be found in the module database: VDB

Admission

Admission requirements

Entitlement to admission to the Bachelor's program is acquired by the certificate of higher education entrance qualification (general higher education entrance qualification or subject-linked higher education entrance qualification) or a certificate recognized as equivalent by legal regulation or by the competent state authority.

According to § 49 para. 4 HG, access to the Bachelor's program is also granted to those who have qualified in vocational education. Further details are regulated by the Regulations on Admission to Higher Education for Students Qualified in Vocational Education and Training at the University of Duisburg-Essen.

Applicants who have not acquired their entrance qualifications at a German-speaking institution must provide evidence of sufficient German language skills in accordance with the Regulations for the German Language Examination for University Admission of Foreign Student Applicants (DSH) before beginning their studies.

The prescribed qualifications can be waived if the applicant proves a special subject-related aptitude and a general education corresponding to the requirements of the university within the framework of an aptitude test or aptitude assessment.

Admission

Unrestricted admission (study places are not limited)

Enrollment takes place during the enrollment period at the student register's office on the Essen campus.

Prospective students from non-EU countries submit their application to uni-assist by 15.07. This applies to all German-language Bachelor's degree programs and includes applications for direct admission to the study program.

Special enrollment requirements

Internship
12 weeks (if possible before the start of studies, at the latest by the end of the 3rd semester)
(see internship regulations)

Pre-courses

You can find a selection of for non-mandatory, but recommended preliminary courses at Mintroduce.

Language Skills

The language of instruction at the University of Duisburg-Essen is German (except in the English-language programs). Therefore, you must have good German language skills if you want to study successfully. The majority of foreign applicants must pass the "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" (DSH 2 level; with some exceptions) before beginning their studies.

• German nationals (persons who have acquired their higher education entrance qualification in Germany or at a German school abroad) do not require any special proof of German language skills.
• Citizens of an EU member state (and citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) or German citizens with a foreign educational qualification, as well as
• Citizens of a country outside the EU with a foreign university entrance qualification must pass the "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" (DSH 2 level) or the TestDaF (TDN 4) before the begin of their studies.

Information on the German Language Test for University Entrance (DSH)