Study program
The study documents for the diploma program in civil engineering at Dresden University of Technology were revised in 2019 and 2020 and formally introduced in September 2020. They meet the requirements of European specifications for university study programs (Bologna Declaration). At the same time, they make use of the option given in the Free State of Saxony to continue offering the civil engineering degree program with the also internationally renowned Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.) degree.
The study program is divided into three sections: Basic Studies, Basic Subject Studies and Advanced Studies. In the first three semesters of the basic studies, the general fundamentals of civil engineering are taught. The results of the basic studies are shown in an intermediate certificate. The following three semesters contain the basic studies. Here, a wide variety of fundamentals from all areas of civil engineering are taught: Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Engineering and Transportation, Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Computational Engineering, and Building Energy Management.
The advanced study program comprises four semesters and offers further specialization in the aforementioned areas of civil engineering according to personal preferences. In the first two semesters, courses of the elective modules are taken, followed by one semester each for a major study project (application-related science project) and the diploma thesis. These can also be carried out in cooperation with practical partners outside the Dresden University of Technology or at partner universities. Special agreements for double degree programs exist with ESTP in Paris, INSA in Strasbourg and Università degli Studi di Trento. In addition, students have the opportunity to gain international experience during a one-semester stay abroad at another university without extending the standard period of study.
Students receive individual study counseling at our faculty on the combination of modules with regard to the desired fields of activity in their future professional life.
The prerequisite for admission to the course is a first professionally qualifying university degree recognised in Germany or a degree from a state or state-recognised vocational academy in civil engineering. The standard duration of study for this is 4 semesters including the processing time for the project and diploma thesis. The postgraduate studies are completed with the academic degree of Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.).
The course of studies can be started in the winter semester. It has a modular structure and comprises two compulsory modules, one technical compulsory elective module and six modules of a specialization to be selected, which enables the student to set a focus. The following specializations are available for selection:
Structural Engineering (KI)
Construction Management (BB)
Urban Engineering and Transportation (SV)
Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering (WU)
Computational Engineering (CE)
Building Energy Management (GEM)
The curriculum is spread over three semesters. The fourth semester is devoted to the preparation of the diploma thesis. For further information, please refer to the corresponding regulations for the postgraduate studies.
Important note
Some modules are not offered. Please choose from the offered modules, the table of module offerings (to be found here) gives an overview.
Notes on enrollment and registration
Enrollment via the central study information system (SINS)
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
The Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Dresden University of Technology offers the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering as a university-based technical distance learning program.
The prerequisite for enrollment is the general university entrance qualification (Abitur) or a qualification recognized as equivalent in the form of a corresponding subject-related university entrance qualification (not a technical college entrance qualification) for the Civil Engineering degree program. Applicants with a master craftsman's certificate in the main construction trade or a state-recognized construction technician's degree can also be admitted to the study program. The program is completed with the academic degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).
The standard duration of study, including the time required to complete the Bachelor's thesis, is twelve semesters (part-time distance learning). A study schedule is recommended, which can, however, be adapted to individual requirements; a minimum duration is not prescribed. Approximately 20 hours per week of self-study should be planned.
Diploma Postgraduate Program in Civil Engineering
The Faculty of Civil Engineering offers postgraduate studies for graduates of a bachelor's degree with at least 180 credit points from the field of civil engineering or of a university of applied sciences with at least eight semesters of regular study time from the field of civil engineering.
The standard duration of study for this is 8 semesters including the processing time for the project and diploma thesis. A strict time limit applies, but a minimum duration is not prescribed. Approximately 20 hours of self-study per week should be expected. The postgraduate program is completed with the academic degree of Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.).
Detailed information
Further information is available from the AG Fernstudium.
The Faculty of Civil Engineering conducts postgraduate studies for graduates of a bachelor's degree program with at least 180 credit points from the field of civil engineering or technical college studies with at least eight semesters of regular study time from the field of civil engineering.
The standard duration of study for this is 8 semesters including the processing time for the project and diploma thesis. A strict time limit applies, but a minimum duration is not prescribed. Approximately 20 hours of self-study per week should be expected. The postgraduate program is completed with the academic degree of Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.).
Contact
Information on enrollment and registration
Degree: Master of Science (MSc., accredited)
Language: English
Application:
Non-EU applicants: April 1st - May 31st,
EU applicants: April 1st - July 15th,
German applicants and nationals of German education: June 1st - September 15th
Start of studies: October 1st
Duration of studies: 4 semesters
Tuition fee: Semester fee and possibly second and long-term study fees
Study abroad: possible
Special features: University of Excellence
MSC Programme: Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies (ACCESS)
The Faculty of Civil Engineering at Technische Universität Dresden offers an international MSc programme in the field of computational and advanced civil engineering. The programme is taught in English and addresses a broad international community. The expertise of the Faculty with a strong emphasis on numerical methods and a large field of research topics in engineering is associated to a wide national and international research network.
The goal of the programme is to impart knowledge leading to research competence and to high level engineering skills based on an individual choice of modules by the participants. Moreover, the programme is intended to provide a close individual supervision of the participants by the teaching staff in order to achieve highest goals most efficiently.
ACCESS seeks to facilitate the development of a strong knowledge base in the field of computational mechanics and structural analysis, working collaboratively with advanced civil engineering design. Technical innovations for challenging engineering tasks rely heavily on numerical simulation tools. Therefore, the goal of the programme is to provide the skills for understanding, modelling and analysis of these approaches in the broader context of application and design by focus on:
- state-of-the-art computational mechanics
- current numerical structural analysis
- research in structural modelling and analysis
- current developments in civil engineering design
- advanced construction methods
Engineers with a strong computational background are in high demand in international companies, consultant agencies, engineering offices, construction enterprises and research.
Additional Facts and Fakten und Informationen
Enrollment
Information valid until May 2025, subject to change.
Degree: Master of Science
Standard period of study: Full-time study4 semesters
Language of instruction: English
Tuition fees per semester
Semester fee and, if applicable, second and long-term tuition fees
Type of study: Direct study program ( continuing education)
Start of 1st semester: Winter semester
(Higher semesters): (winter semester, summer semester)
Distance learning at the Faculty of Civil Engineering
Study abroad / double degree program
Get to know lectures and professors live
The start of your studies ...
... is at the beginning of October and begins with the welcome and introductory event for the new enrolment year, with enrolment in the seminar groups, information about studying and a first cozy get-together, the traditional barbecue of the student council.
Still undecided?
Civil engineers shape the environment we live in with their structures and buildings. Today, the demands on buildings and structures are very different to those of 100 years ago. New building materials, new forms of construction, completely different demands on modern enclosed space, but also questions of environmental compatibility or the responsible use of increasingly scarce resources characterize the focus of research in civil engineering.
Sustainability Compass
Sustainability is essential in the construction industry and a central focus for us. In the Sustainability Compass, you’ll find an overview of sustainability topics covered in modules across all specializations within the Civil Engineering program.
Bauen, Lebensräume gestalten und dabei unsere Umwelt achten und erhalten. Bauingenieure sind Teil des Bereichs Bau und Umwelt der TU Dresden. © TU Dresden
Prof. Katharina Kleinschrot, Professur für Bauverfahrenstechnik und zirkuläre Wertschöpfung erklärt ihre Vorstellung von der Zukunft des Bauens © TU Dresden
As a student with us, you will benefit from studying at one of the most research-intensive Faculties of Civil Engineering in Germany. New trends and scientific findings have direct access to teaching. What makes it special: Here in Dresden, we focus on a continuous course of study over 10 semesters leading to a degree in civil engineering. Above all, a continuous course of study is intended to facilitate the integration of students into research projects. With 6 specializations after the foundation course, the civil engineering degree course in Dresden is broadly based.
Graduating with a double degree
We particularly encourage our students to gain experience abroad, which is why we make it possible to graduate with a double degree in civil engineering. There is no easier way to study abroad. Thanks to the cooperation with French and Italian universities, the relevant course content is integrated into our training and participants in this program can also obtain a degree in the respective foreign country within the standard period of study.
Faculty double degree program
Cooperative / dual study program
In addition to vocational training, it is possible to obtain a degree in engineering within 6 years with a so-called cooperative study program.
Cooperativestudy program
Distance learning
Distance learning is a good way to combine studying and working in a meaningful way.
Distance learning at the Faculty of Civil Engineering
Insights into everyday study life - BIW on Insta
Would you like to know what everyday life is like at our Faculty? Our students are well connected and well organized. Countless events, joint excursions and tutorials create a lively everyday life at the faculty. You can get a brief impression of this on our Instagram channel.
Faculty of Civil Engineering on Instagram
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Our student advisor Dr. Torsten Heyer will be happy to answer any further questions you may have:
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