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.
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 |
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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
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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 | |
Physik 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
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Baukonstruktion 6ECTS/6SWS | Vermessungskunde 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 5 | Semester 6 |
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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 |
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Baustatik 3 6ECTS/4SWS | Stahlbau 2 6ECTS/4SWS |
Massivbau 3 6ECTS/4SWS | Holzbau |
Stabilität der Tragwerke 6ECTS/4SWS | Glas- und Mauerwerksbau 6ECTS/4SWS |
Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
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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)
Das Modulhandbuch BaBau in der neuesten Fassung | |
PDF, 3 MB | |
Modulhandbuch Wahlpflichtmodule BIM | |
PDF, 1 MB |
Schedule of courses (only available in German)
Schedule of courses Summersemester 2023 | |
PDF, 176 KB |
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.
Who to contact

kay-uwe.schober (at) hs-mainz.de