The construction-oriented dual degree programme in Civil Engineering dual (BEng) deals with the planning, construction and operation of structures, with a focus on structural and civil engineering. This includes residential, commercial and industrial buildings as well as infrastructure structures such as bridges. Here you will learn to plan, design and calculate structures and organise the construction process. This is not only done theoretically, but you will also be able to put your acquired knowledge into practice or apply it right away in a cooperating company.
Civil Engineering dual (BEng)
Abschluss:
Bachelor of Engineering
Type:
Full time
Dual
Course language:
German
Standard study period:
7 semesters, practice-integrated
Start of study:
Winter semester
Application deadline:
15/0 – 15/06 (free of admission)
Admission requirements:
General higher education entrance qualification/ entrance qualification for studies at universities of applied sciences/ equivalent recognised prior vocational training, education contract with a cooperating practice or transfer partner
Credits:
Module Manuals & Regulations
210 ECTS credits
Profile
Ensure new construction and maintenance of structures
The design and calculation of structures are an essential focus of this degree programme. This is done on the basis of mathematical-technical and scientific knowledge and methods. They are used, for example, in the planning of load-bearing structures, the selection of building materials and the dimensioning of components, the determination of the load-bearing capacity of the building ground or those measures that become necessary in the meantime during the construction of buildings.
Apart from the construction disciplines, construction management is another focus. This involves planning and managing the implementation of construction projects. This concerns the selection of construction methods, the economic efficiency in the planning and execution of construction work, as well as the cooperation with all planners and the contractors directly on the construction site in compliance with all legal regulations. In addition to new construction, the preservation of buildings and building in the existing fabric is of great importance.
Is this degree programme right for me?
The high level of practical relevance in the degree programme of Civil Engineering dual (BEng) allows you to enter the professional world at an early stage. You can apply what you have learned in theory directly at one of the cooperating practical sites. The parallel study and practice requires good organisation and communication skills. At the same time, the digital orientation of the degree programme allows you a lot of flexibility and you are in constant exchange with the lecturers.
You bring these qualities with you
- Interest in construction processes and structures
- High mathematical, physical and technical understanding
- IT affinity and an openness towards digital solutions
- Problem solving skills
- Organisational skills
- Independent working style
- Teamwork and communication skills
Dual study programme?
Unsure whether an integrated dual study programme or a full-time study programme is better for you?
You can find further information and a decision-making aid on our general page Dual studies in the Department of Civil Engineering.
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- Flyer Studiengang Bauingenieurwesen dual (B.Eng.) (PDF, 259.15 KB)
Contact
The colleagues at the student counselling service provide information to prospective students, first-year students, parents, teachers and students on all general questions about studying. If you have specific questions or concerns about the dual Bachelor's programme in civil engineering, please contact the subject counseeling service.
Subject Counselling Service
Professor for Construction Operations and Management
Student Advisor Civil Engineering (BEng), Civil Engineering Dual (BEng)
Coordinator Dual Degree Programmes
Coordinator Dual Study Programmes
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Career prospects
Career prospects
Civil engineers are sought-after specialists with a high level of responsibility. Therefore, career starters are offered very good prospects upon successful completion of the degree programme. You will already grow into your practical company during the dual study programme, which gives you many opportunities both there and on the labour market.
Civil engineers can choose to become self-employed, for example with an engineering office, or you can opt for employment in a company in the construction industry, the building trade, project management or similar. A subsequent Master's degree is also possible.
Possible areas of application
- Road construction company
- Building construction and civil engineering companies
- Construction planning departments
- Construction management
- Property developers
- Building materials industry
- Architect's office
- Distribution
- Manufacturers of building products
- Development departments
- Public administrations
- Consultancy and expert opinions
- Facility management etc.
Prepared for the world of work
The Civil Engineering dual (BEng) degree programme prepares you to competently handle the following situations:
- You will accompany the construction of a new building as well as construction measures on existing buildings from the first sketch to completion, e.g. the construction of a factory building, the conversion and modernisation of a residential building or the maintenance of a railway bridge.
- To do this, you design, construct and calculate the individual parts of the structure from the foundation to the roof. You decide on the construction method, select the building elements and the suitable materials such as steel, wood, masonry or concrete.
- You ensure that the structure meets both legal and technical requirements. For example, you accompany the approval procedure and ensure stability as well as compliance with the current requirements for energy efficiency and emission protection.
- You plan and control the execution of construction projects in the office and on the construction site. In dialogue with architects, specialist planners, building owners and the companies carrying out the work, you ensure the completion of the building project with regard to time, costs and quality.
- You work on technical problems independently and systematically in a team as well as individually on the basis of scientific working methods. In doing so, you apply your knowledge and skills, e.g. in the use of specialised software, and expand your knowledge as required. You support decision-making processes, e.g. through reports and presentations.
These degree programmes might also interest you
More courses| Department | Degree programme | Teaching language | Start of study | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |
Civil Engineering (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/05 – 15/07 (restricted admission) |
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Civil Engineering - Infrastructure Systems (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/05 – 15/07 (restricted admission) |
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Civil Engineering - Infrastructure Systems dual (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/05 – 15/06 (free of admission) |
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Civil Engineering - Urban Water Management dual (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/05 – 15/06 (free of admission) |
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Civil Engineering dual (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/0 – 15/06 (free of admission) |
Study content
Course of studies
The standard period of study for the full-time civil engineering degree programme is eight semesters and concludes with a Bachelor of Engineering degree.
In the dual bachelor's programmeCivil Engineering dual (BEng), university semesters alternate with practical phases and semesters that are completed at the training partner. The theoretical and practical phases are coordinated with each other in terms of content. Students are therefore bound to the course of study according to the standard curriculum. This consists of compulsory modules in structural engineering and infrastructure systems, compulsory elective modules and concludes with a Bachelor's thesis and its defence.
| Semester 1 – 2 | Compulsory modules, basic studies: Structural engineering, infrastructure systems Practical periods |
| Semester 3 – 4 | Compulsory modules, basic studies: structural engineering Practical periods |
| Semester 5 | Practical semester |
| Semester 6 – 7 | Compulsory modules, in-depth studies, elective modules, Practical periods |
| Semester 8 | Practical semester, Bachelor thesis and colloquium |
Study content
During the first four semesters, students learn the technical and scientific basics of civil engineering. In the sixth and seventh semesters, the specialised knowledge is deepened and an individual focus is set through elective modules.
In the currently valid module handbooks and study and examination regulations of the civil engineering department you will find the module overview, a detailed description of the modules and study contents as well as the study plan for the degree programme in Civil Engineering dual (BEng).
Teaching formats
The theory semesters in the dual degreeprogramme civil engineering guarantee a theoretically sound and, through the choice of teaching formats, an equally practical study:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- (Laboratory) exercises
- Projects
- Excursions
- Tutorials
Modules
The content of the dual Bachelor's degree programmeCivil Engineering dual (BEng) consists of general fundamentals, fundamentals of construction, content of structural engineering, construction management and law as well as infrastructure:
- Mathematics, technical drawing, surveying, communication and scientific work, reflection on theory-practice transfer and course of study.
- Statics, structural design, building materials, building physics
- Foundation engineering, solid construction, steel construction, timber construction, building in existing contexts, construction history
- Project management, construction operations, construction planning, construction law, construction management, environmental protection
- Urban construction
Practical phases
You are under contract with a company throughout your studies and complete the practical phases and practical time there.
Practice partner
Become a practice partner
Would you like to become a practice partner? As a practice partner for this dual study programme, you take on students for the entire duration of their studies and ensure that your students are supervised during the practical phases. Further details are regulated in a cooperation agreement with the university. We will be happy to advise you!
Contact
Coordinator Dual Study Programmes
Application & Contact
Dates & requirements for your application
The most important deadlines, dates and admission requirements for the dual Bachelor's degree programme in civil engineering are compiled here. You can find out which steps you need to take for a successful application in the next section.
Dates
- by 15th of June: submit application for enrolment
- by 15th of July: apply for a higher semester to continue a degree programme you have started at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
Access requirements
- General higher education entrance qualification according to the Brandenburg university act: General higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for studies at universities of applied science or previous vocational training recognised as equivalent
- Completed education contract with a recognised practice partner
This is how you apply!
In the following, we explain which aspects you should consider from the conclusion of an education contract to enrolment (registration).
Further information
The following links provide you, and especially international applicants, with further information on the topics of application and enrolment at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.
International applicants
You would like to apply for studies from the first or a higher semester and have acquired your school-leaving qualification and/or university degree abroad? Then you can have degrees and achievements acquired abroad recognised and study with us.
Application & Enrolment Procedure
The application and study service provides information and advice on general questions regarding the application process, admission and enrolment at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, application for a higher semester, but also on topics such as compensation for disadvantages, part-time studies, waiting semesters and hardship applications.
Contact & Services
The student counselling service provides information and advice on general questions about studying as well as on topics such as choosing a degree programme, application, enrolment and study organisation.
For subject-specific questions on module content, credit transfer, examinations or specialisations in the dual study programme Civil Engineering, the subject counselling service is the right place to go.
Subject Counselling Service
Professor for Construction Operations and Management
Student Advisor Civil Engineering (BEng), Civil Engineering Dual (BEng)
Coordinator Dual Degree Programmes
Coordinator Dual Study Programmes
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