Bauingenieurwesen und Geodäsie

Bachelor of Science; tuition language: German

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Description

Strong bridges, stable tunnels and tall structures that can withstand storms, snow loads and earthquakes require reliable calculations and data. Civil engineers do this: they know exactly how to build the tallest buildings so that they stand safely, face the challenges that a construction site brings, search for new materials that are resistant, environmentally friendly and durable, they bend glass and print steel, build roads and stadiums and coordinate all the necessary processes. And thus build our environment a little better every day. The Bachelor's degree programme in Civil Engineering and Geodesy offers you a broad, practice-oriented and scientific foundation. There are two specialisations to choose from: Civil Engineering and Geodesy. Both specialisations build on solid engineering fundamentals, but offer different areas of in-depth study and specialisation.

The Bachelor's degree programme in Bauingenieurwesen und Geodäsie offers you a broad, practice-oriented and scientific foundation. There are two specialisations to choose from: Civil Engineering and Geodesy. Both specialisations build on solid engineering fundamentals but offer different areas of in-depth study and specialisation.

The programme (180 credit points/CP) is made up of the following main components:

Compulsory engineering area (91 CP):

In the first semesters, you will learn all the scientific and technical basics that form the foundation for both specialisations and that you will need for your further studies.

Depending on your chosen specialisation, the CPs are distributed as follows:

Civil Engineering specialisation:

· Subject-related compulsory area: 47 CP

· Subject-related elective area: 24 CP

· General elective area: 6 CP

· Bachelor's thesis: 12 CP

Geodesy specialisation:

· Subject-related compulsory area: 45 CP

· Subject-related elective area: 21 CP

· General elective area: 11 CP

· Bachelor's thesis: 12 CP

Specialisation options and elective areas: The specialised elective area allows you to select modules according to your personal interests and professional goals. In the general elective area, you can take modules from other subject areas to develop an individual profile.

Module Handbook and Downloads

Study Regulations with Semester Course and Examination Schedule

Course Catalogue

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Civil Engineering at TU Darmstadt

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Is the programme right for you? Find out!

Possible from (almost) everywhere:

Online Self-Assessment for selecting a course of study
Podcast “fuTUre students”
Kann ich MINT?

Come and see, touch and feel, meet and greet:

hobit: Hochschul- und Berufsinformationstage in Darmstadt (orientation event)
University visits, labs, internships, and more

Orientation after enrolment:

Orientation programme “navigatING”
(for the programmes B.Sc. Bauingenieurwesen, B.Sc. Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik; B.Sc. Maschinenbau – Sustainable Engineering; B.Sc. Umweltingenieurwissenschaften)

Perspectives on careers:

Career guidings with the #studentsofTUdarmstadt
TU Darmstadt Career Service

Semesters 6
Language German. Individual courses can be offered in English. Please be aware that scientific literature is be read and edited also in English.
Start of studies Winter semester
Internship A 12-week internship must be completed before taking up the degree programme. Proof of this must be provided at the Internship Office by the end of the 2nd semester at the latest.
Admission requirements Applying with international qualifications:
Language requirements, required documents
Application Application deadlines and online application
Good to know Costs and budget
einfachsTUdieren : Pre-Courses, getting started
Preparatory courses for international students
Minimum requirements by the end of the second semester
Study Abroad
Part-time studies

TU Darmstadt Career Service

Alumni careers

Construction, planning, building organisation, and finally the execution of construction itself constitute the main field of activity of civil engineers. They do not only take on the classic planning of buildings but also concern themselves with infrastructural measures such as the construction and maintenance of transport routes, drinking water supply systems, or energy-efficient modernisation of buildings.

Surveying can be roughly divided into three parts: engineering surveying (construction of buildings, roads, bridges and tunnels), land surveying (making maps), and real estate surveying (locating the exact boundaries of a property). Thus, on-site activities are part of the job.

Geodesists are also involved in the development of modern geo-informational systems or satellite navigation systems. Consequently, there is a strong reference to information technology.

Generally speaking, it is important to start early in the degree programme to gain practical work experience in relevant organisations. In this way students can promote themselves as competent professionals in practice and make important professional contacts. The likelihood of finding a good position is definitely heightened if the student is flexible when it comes to commuting or even moving abroad. Good English language skills are particularly important when it comes to the international job market.