*Translated: Civil Engineering. Language: German.
Build on your mathematical and scientific talent. And use your analytical thinking skills for your Civil Engineering studies.
Gain valuable engineering knowledge so that you can develop and implement environmentally friendly and sustainable concepts in the construction industry. With your Civil Engineering studies, you significantly contribute to ensuring that the construction and planning of new buildings, roads, or industrial facilities pay close attention to the most efficient use of materials and technologies. This also ensures that everything functions smoothly on the construction site.
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Your studies in Civil Engineering are opening a whole new range of opportunities for you and your career. Be ready to make an impact and to work in an industry as diverse as your learned skills.
In your role as a project manager in an engineering office, you maintain an overview of the entire project process. You liaise with property developers, architects and other parties involved and are responsible for developing structural solutions and preparing construction drawings. From the concept phase to the completion of the construction project, you will ensure that all measures are carried out efficiently and successfully.
As an urban or regional planner, you design attractive and liveable living spaces - whether in an urban environment or in rural areas. You design new residential areas, green spaces and infrastructural projects and attach great importance to sustainable development and the well-being of the community. In dialogue with political decision-makers, citizens and authorities, you initiate projects, manage their implementation and mediate between different interests. With your expertise, you will provide important impetus for future urban and spatial design.
In the building authority, you will play a key role in the development of your city or municipality. Your activities include urban land-use planning, the realisation of building construction projects and the design of water and wastewater systems. You will draw up development plans, oversee the development of new building sites and look after public buildings. You will therefore have a direct influence on the design and further development of the municipal living space. In the public sector, you can also expect a wide range of opportunities for further qualification and career advancement.
You can study your Bachelor of Civil Engineering in various forms. It all depends on what your individual everyday life looks like and what requirements you start your studies with. Here you find a good overview of the advantages of the different study forms and which model will best support you personally on your way.
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You don't need a specific Numerus Clausus (NC) to study this programme at IU. We also don't have a strenuous selection process or waiting semesters. Instead, we prefer to get to know you personally and discuss your talents and strengths together. This way, you can achieve your individual goals.
You can study the Civil Engineering bachelor's degree through the distance learning programme completely independently and with 100% flexibility. Thanks to the virtual learning format with interactive online courses, your IU studies can be completed entirely independent of time and location.
You can pursue the Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree in the dual study programme in the following locations: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, Köln, Mannheim, München or at the Virtual Campus, which makes your dual study programme possible anywhere in Germany.
Yes, we also make this possible at IU. In addition to the admission requirement in the form of an "Abitur" or "Fachabitur", applicants without an "Abitur" also have the chance to join our bachelor's programme. You can study Civil Engineering without an "Abitur" if you have completed advanced training (e.g., as an IHK specialist), hold a master craftsman certificate, or have completed at least two years of vocational training followed by at least three years of professional experience.
The bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering through the distance learning programme lasts 36, 48, or 72 months, depending on which time model you choose.
The dual study programme usually takes 7 semesters. If you need more time and semesters for your studies, that’s absolutely no problem.
Since you need at least two years of professional experience and registration in the Chamber of Architects to be able to use the professional title of Architect after studying architecture, you cannot simply call yourself an architect as a civil engineer. As a civil engineer, you work in a technically oriented manner and are primarily focused on mathematical and scientific contexts, while as an architect you think more artistically and have basic knowledge of all areas of construction. Accordingly, both professions often work hand in hand on building projects, as they can complement each other ideally. Of course, there is no harm in having been trained in civil engineering and then dedicating yourself to architecture studying at a university. On the contrary, your enormous expertise in structural engineering can be a great advantage.
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With a degree, you're taking new paths: you're expanding your knowledge and are ready to take on more responsibility. This opens up new career opportunities and advancement possibilities for you. Additionally, your personal development is a significant benefit of your studies. You're investing in yourself and your professional skills, actively shaping your professional future. Moreover, studying can be enjoyable—especially when, like at IU, it fits into your life.
The bachelor's programme in Civil Engineering at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) provides you with the necessary technical know-how and scientific-analytical thinking. You will learn everything about the planning, technology, statics, and functionality of structures in building construction, infrastructure, and structural engineering. You'll acquire a broad foundational knowledge in construction management, business administration, and engineering. You will expand your knowledge with special topics, such as resource-conscious construction.
Whether large or small construction projects, with your Civil Engineering degree, you have a solid foundation to further develop your career. For example, you can specialise in structural engineering or construction project management. This is an important step to qualify as a construction manager, structural engineer, or project manager in an engineering office. Depending on your specialisation, you'll later be a sought-after expert in various areas of the construction industry, whether in the private sector or public sector. It's up to you.
