Civil Engineering B. Sc.
Civil engineering consists not only of designing and executing structural works but also of all activities concerned with the procurement and development of statutorily designated space and the provision of utility services. The work of civil engineers can thus primarily be described as designing structural elements, drawing up the respective calculations, and executing plans, whereby environmental technology is a rapidly growing field of work. Due to both ecological and economic reasons, the work performed by civil engineers is the most widely diversified of all engineering professions, and course graduates find employment at public authorities, government departments, engineering firms, the building industry, construction sites, and in the human resources departments and design offices of processing industries.
What you'll learn for your future?
During the first semesters, mathematical and natural science fundamentals are taught. They provide the basic toolkit for civil engineers in the fields of mathematics, applied mechanics, materials science, descriptive geometry, computer science and surveying. On this basis, students acquire the skills needed in the process-oriented and constructive activities of civil engineers. These include the organization of workflows, the dimensioning of construction materials, foundation mechanics and the basic principles of statics and structural engineering. Based on this knowledge, students gain in-depth insights into the fields of solid construction, timber construction, steel construction, hydraulic engineering, transportation technologies and planning, depending on their personal interests and passions.
More information on the B.Sc. Civil Engineering can be found on our TUM Civil Engineering Wiki.
Back to School: students inform about civil engineering
Interview with Paul Tuch, who completed his bachelor´s degree in civil engineering and presents the program as a tutor at high schools
Type of Study: Full Time
Standard Duration of Studies: 6 Semester
Credits: 180 ECTS
Main Locations: Munich
Admission Category: Unrestricted Admission
Start of Degree Program: Winter Semester (October)
Application Period: Winter semester: 15.05. – 15.07.
Required Language Proficiency: German
Tuition Fees: for Students from Non-EU Countries
The bachelor's degree program comprises a total of 6 semesters. The first 4 semesters represent a foundation phase in which the general basic knowledge of civil engineering is taught. In the 5th semester, there is an initial focus phase for a subject area, which ends in the specialization phase in the 6th semester. Over the entire course of study, 180 credits must be earned, of which the compulsory and elective modules as well as the Bachelor thesis are divided as follows:
- Compulsory modules: 120 credits
- Elective modules: 45 credits
- Bachelor thesis: 10 credits
- General education subjects: 5 credits
The focus of the program is determined by the major profile chosen in the 5th semester. There are 3 profiles to choose from, 1. constructive (building), 2. water (environment), 3. transport (infrastructure), from which a preferred major profile (field of study) is chosen. The remaining profiles form the minor profiles. 10 credits must be chosen from the main profile and at least 5 credits from each minor profile. The remaining 10 credits of the 5th semester can be freely used by students in the form of elective modules to further deepen their other interests or one of the chosen minor profiles. The 6th semester is intended for the completion of the bachelor thesis. This has a scope of 10 credits and represents an initial in-depth study of a subject area. In addition to the bachelor thesis, general education subjects amounting to 5 ECTS are to be attended. The general education subjects give students the opportunity to acquire competencies outside the subject areas of engineering.
There are many ways to spend a shorter or longer period abroad during the Bachelor’s studies - for studying or an internship.
Apart from the well-known Erasmus + program, there are a number of other exchange opportunities available for TUM students. You can find detailed information in the TUM Wiki of your degree program under „Going on exchange - Wege ins Ausland“: Internationales / Exchanges – B.Sc. BI
A recognition of modules from a stay abroad can be achieved in two ways:
- Recognition as equivalent
- Free elective credits
The recognition as equivalent means that a module from the TUM-study programme is replaced by an identical module from the partner university. The decision upon this equivalence is taken by the professor responsible for the course at TUM based on the module descriptions. The forms for the recognition are provided by the examination officer.
A recognition in the free elective credits does not require a full equivalence of the modules. If they fit in the thematic scope of the study programme and they are not overlapping with already passed modules at TUM, they can be transferred directly. In this case please consult with the student advisor of the bachelor’s programme.
You can find further information on the credit recognition process in the TUM Wiki of your degree program under „Going on exchange - Wege ins Ausland“: Internationales / Exchanges – B.Sc. BI
Students staying abroad with a leave of absence can bring in up to 20 credits per semester from the partner university without a cancellation of the leave of absence.
An internship abroad qualifies for the bachelor’s programme if it fulfils the requirements for the required internship. Please consult with the internship office in advance to get a confirmation.
Are you a student from a foreign university interested in a study or research stay at TUM? Please check the TUM Wiki under „Coming to TUM on exchange“: Internationales / Exchanges – B.Sc. BI
A six week practical training must be completed by all students. Proof of competion has to be submitted to the department one month before the end of the 2nd semester at the online portal of the Internship Office the very latest. Documents sent by mail or email cannot be processed.
Please apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.
The bachelor’s programme has no access limitations. Applicants with a valid University Entrance Qualification receive an admission.