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Civil Engineering

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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.

Highlights from the Orientation Week for the Construction Program

Twice the Strength: Pursue a Dual Degree and Shape Your Future!

By combining academic training at the university with hands-on learning at a partner employer, our students not only gain theoretical knowledge but also apply what they’ve learned directly to projects and gain valuable professional experience. Graduates of our dual degree program are well-equipped to tackle current challenges such as climate change and demographic shifts and to shape the future of our cities and communities in a sustainable way.

At a Glance

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) 
Type of program: full-time
Standard period of study: 7 semesters
ECTS credits: 210 
Starting semester: summer or winter semester
Language: German

Application period

Winter semester 2026/2027: Mid-May 2026 to July 15th, 2026
Summer semester 2026: Estimated as of now for mid-November, 2025 to January 15th, 2026

Expertise and Core Competencies: In the dual degree program in Civil Engineering at our university, you can expect a solid academic education that is closely intertwined with hands-on experience. During the first four semesters, you’ll acquire a broad knowledge base in the core areas of civil engineering, such as materials science, engineering mechanics, sustainable construction, and digitalization processes. Starting in the fifth semester, you’ll then deepen your knowledge in one of the following specializations:

Erlernen Sie die Grundlagen des Baumanagements und der Betriebsführung, um Projekte effizient und erfolgreich zu leiten.

 

Vertiefen Sie Ihr Verständnis für die Planung, Berechnung und Umsetzung von Baukonstruktionen und erwerben Sie fundierte Kenntnisse in der Baumechanik.

 

Beschäftigen Sie sich mit der Planung, dem Bau und der Instandhaltung von Infrastrukturen im Bereich Wasser- und Abfallwirtschaft sowie Verkehr.

 

Theory and Practice
Combining theoretical modules with practical training at partner organizations in industry and the public sector allows you to directly apply the knowledge you’ve acquired. This structure specifically prepares you for the demands of the construction industry and enables you to build a professional network.

Personal Development
In addition to technical expertise, we actively foster your social skills, particularly in the areas of teamwork, project management, and leadership. These skills are essential for your professional career.


’sTechnological Skills You’ll learn to work with the latest technologies and software that are standard in the modern construction industry, thereby strengthening your professional qualifications.

Our degree program aims to train graduates who excel in both theoretical foundations and practical application and who are ready to contribute to shaping our environment with responsible and innovative solutions.

Course Content in Detail

What modules make up the dual degree program in civil engineering? Learn more about the program structure here.

More About the Course of Study

Dual Degree Programs – What Makes Them Special?

A dual study program means, right from the start, learning the fundamentals of a field and applying them to real-world situations as directly as possible. We call this approach the integration of theory and practice. For students, this means they can immediately apply and deepen the knowledge they’ve acquired in lectures and seminars in real-world projects at their partner employer.

The Path to Your Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Are you interested in a dual degree program in Civil Engineering at our university? Here you’ll find information on the next steps.

Busi­nesses – How Do I Become a Partner?

Would you like to collaborate with us and work together to train your future civil engineers? If so, please feel free to contact us at
. Here you’ll find an overview of our partners.

A Hands-On College Experience

Experimentation and research are at the heart of a degree program at Mainz University of Applied Sciences. The laboratories in the Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science allow students to apply the theory they have learned in a practical setting. Here, theories can be tested through experiments across all subfields of civil engineering.

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.

Why study in Mainz?

The city of Mainz am Rhein is strongly influenced by the students of Mainz University of Applied Sciences and of Johannes Gutenberg University.
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Who to contact

Kay-Uwe Schober, Photo: Melanie Billian
Kay-Uwe Schober
Degree program director
T +49 6131 628-1327
Bianca Gusella
Bianca Gusella
Office
T +49 6131 628-1311
frb@hs-mainz.de