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Civil Engineering

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Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

If you want to work in a widely diversified arena where you can be creatively and responsibly involved in the designing of the places we live in, the bachelor's degree program Civil Engineering is the right choice for you. After successfully concluding your studies, you will be able to assume responsibility for interesting tasks in the planning, designing, calculation and execution of structures. Our goal is to equip you with the broadest possible knowledge base and deepen your knowledge in the areas related to construction. During your studies, there are three areas to choose from. The program intends to not only ensure your technical and engineering qualifications, but also to strengthen your autonomy and creativity, and the awareness of responsible designing in regard to the environment. The academic degree Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in construction is awarded after completion of the seven-semester degree program. The bachelor's degree program of Civil Engineering is accredited by the agency ASIIN.

At a Glance

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) 
Type of program: full-time
Standard period of study: 7 semesters
ECTS credits: 210 
Starting semester: summer or winter semester
Language: German

Application period

Summer semester 2024:
November 15th, 2023 to January 15th, 2024
Winter semester 2024/2025:
Estimated as of now for mid-May 2024 to July 15th, 2024

What's in Store for You

The first part (semesters 1 & 2) is dedicated to the deepening and expanding of basic knowledge in mathematics and natural sciences.  
The second part (semesters 3 & 4) provides you with expertise in civil engineering in a practice-oriented manner. It includes the basic contents of all major subject areas. You will be given a broad and solid foundation regardless of your future focus.  
The third part (semesters 5 and 6) enable you to deepen your knowledge in accordance with your interest in one of the three main areas: Construction Operations
Underground engineering and building construction, contracting/procurement, cost calculation and pricing, occupational safety, construction site management Construction Engineering
Structural design, solid construction, steel construction, timber construction and composite construction Infrastructure Water and Traffic
Hydraulic engineering, water management, urban water management, waste management,  traffic engineering, environmental protection  
The fourth part (semester 7) includes a practical project or semester abroad and the bachelor's thesis. The bachelor's exam is the conclusion to the bachelor's degree program Civil Engineering qualifying those who pass it to work in the profession. It is comprised of the coursework and exams completed during your studies and your bachelor's thesis. The bachelor's thesis provides verification that you are able use the acquired knowledge to independently handle a specific pratical task using scientific methods, within a prescribed period of time. After passing the exams, credits are assigned using the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), enabling you to switch to other universities in Germany and abroad.  
 

After passing the exams, credits are assigned using the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), enabling you to switch to other universities in Germany and abroad.

 

Program Structure

Semester 1
30ECTS/28SWs
Semester 2
30ECTS/27SWS
Semester 3
30ECTS/25SWS
SEMESTER 4
30ECTS/25SWS
SEMESTER 5
30ECTS/21SWS
SEMESTER 6
30ECTS/20SWS
SEMESTER 7
30ECTS/2SWS
Mathematik 1
6ECTS/5SWS
Mathematik 2
6ECTS/5SWS
Baustatik 1
5ECTS/4SWS
Baustatik 2
5ECTS/4SWS
Schwerpunkt Modul 1
6ECTS/4SWS
Schwerpunkt Modul 4
6ECTS/4SWS
Praxisprojekt
16ECTS

 

Technische
Mechanik 1

6ECTS/5SWS
Technische
Mechanik 2

6ECTS/5SWS
Massivbau 1
5ECTS/4SWS
Massivbau 2
5ECTS/4SWS
Schwerpunkt Modul 2
6ECTS/4SWS
Schwerpunkt Modul 5
6ECTS/4SWS
Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen
4ECTS/4SWS
Bauphysik
5ECTS/4SWS
Geotechnik 1
5ECTS/5SWS
Geotechnik 2
5ECTS/5SWS
Schwerpunkt Modul 3
6ECTS/4SWS
Schwerpunkt Modul 6
6ECTS/4SWS
Bachelorarbeit und Kolloquium
12 + 2 ECTS 

 

Baukonstruktion
6ECTS/6SWS
Ingenieurinformatik / Geodäsie
4ECTS/4SWS
Wasser- und
Abfallwirtschaft

5ECTS/4SWS
Stahlbau 1
5ECTS/4SWS
Wahlpflichtmodul
6ECTS/4SWS
Freies Wahlmodul
6ECTS/4SWS
Baustoffkunde
4ECTS/4SWS
Hydromechanik
5ECTS/5SWS
Bauverfahrenstechnik
5ECTS/4SWS
Siedlungs-wasserwirtschaft 1
5ECTS/4SWS
Baurecht und Umweltrecht
6ECTS/5SWS
Fachübergreifendes Projekt
6ECTS/4SWS
Bauinformatik
4ECTS/4SWS
Verkehrswesen 1
4ECTS/4SWS
Verkehrswesen 2
5ECTS/4SWS
Projektmanagement
5ECTS/4SWS
     
Semester 5Semester 6
Tiefbautechnik 
6ECTS/4SWS
Kostenermittlung und Preisbildung 
6ECTS/4SWS
Hochbautechnik  
6ECTS/4SWS
Arbeitssicherheit 
6ECTS/4SWS
Vergabe- und Vertragswesen 
6ECTS/4SWS
Lean Construction 
6ECTS/4SWS
 
Semster 5 Semester 6
Baustatik 3 
6ECTS/4SWS
Stahlbau 2
6ECTS/4SWS
Massivbau 3
6ECTS/4SWS

Holzbau 
6ECTS/4SWS

Stabilität der Tragwerke  
6ECTS/4SWS
Hochbaukonstruktionen
6ECTS/4SWS
 
Semester 5Semester 6
Wasserbau und Wasserwirtschaft 
6ECTS/4SWS
Infrastrukturprojekt 
6ECTS/4SWS
Siedlungswasserwirtschaft 2
6ECTS/4SWS
Umweltschutz 
6ECTS/4SWS
Verkehrswesen 3
6ECTS/4SWS
Verkehrswesen 4 
6ECTS/4SWS
 

ELECTIVE (SEMESTER 5)

A module from one of the two other Majors

Free ELECTIVE (SEMESTER 6)

Not a module from the first three semesters of the respective course of studies  

Module Guide (only available in German)

Schedule of courses (only available in German)

Room schedules

 H1.10 | H2.10 | H2.13 | H2.23H2.25 | H2.27 | H2.29 | H2.31 | H3.12 | R2.06

Coursework and exams

Examination regulations and everything else you need to know about coursework and exams (only available in German)
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Consecutive master's program

For particularly qualified graduates with a bachelor's degree or a diploma (FH), Mainz University of Applied Sciences offers the possibility of a higher qualification in the accredited consecutive master's degree program Civil Engineering: Construction in Existing Contexts. The degree program builds on the bachelor's program and is based on the scientific foundations and methods of civil engineering.

The master's degree program provides you with in-depth expertise in one of the three possible majors: Construction Operations, Construction Engineering or Infrastructure Water and Traffic.

Upon completion of the three-semester program, you are awarded the academic degree of Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)

Your professional prospects

Successful completion of your studies opens up a broad range of professional prospects to you. A number of attractive, challenging and well-paid positions for civil engineers in all areas can be found in the construction industry, in medium-sized construction companies, at engineering companies and with public planning authorities. Even when economic fluctuations are factored in, work in the construction industry is oriented towards the future and characterized by a high level of market stability.

Studying and family

Mainz University of Applied Sciences guarantees all students childcare facilities for children starting at the age of six months. For further information on the network of daycare providers or the on-campus nursery school (Kita Campulino) please go to: Studies/While studying/Studying with a child.

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Women in the engineering profession

The percentage of women among students in the field of civil and environmental engineering is currently 25 percent and rising. We would be happy to see this number continue to increase.

Semester abroad/partner universities

The civil engineering department maintains contacts with partner universities around the world.
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Why study in Mainz?

The city of Mainz am Rhein is strongly influenced by the students of Mainz University of Applied Sciences and of Johannes Gutenberg University.
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AStA (Students' Union), StuPa (Student Parliament), Student Reps of the Construction Department

The three most important representatives of students at the University.
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Who to contact

Katharina Kluge
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Katharina Kluge
Degree program director
T +49 6131 628-1339
katharina.kluge (at) hs-mainz.de
Bianca Gusella
Bianca Gusella
Office
T +49 6131 628-1311
frb (at) hs-mainz.de