Civil Engineering

The program covers how to design and plan the construction of buildings, roads, dams, rail networks, and building pits. All such undertakings significantly alter the environment. In this respect, civil engineering categorically distinguishes itself from architecture. For the civil engineer is primarily concerned with structural safety and functionality, on the basis of which the planning and designing of structures first becomes possible.

The bachelor's program in Civil Engineering conveys the fundamental disciplines required for modern construction work. Central to the program is the conception, planning, production and operation of construction sites and associated infrastructure. These skills are taught in thorough theoretical as well as practical courses in advanced mathematics, applied mechanics, materials science, construction processes, civil engineering informatics, statics, and structural physics. In addition to the principles of engineering and natural sciences, students have the chance to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of hydraulic engineering, material-specific issues and transportation technologies. Special attention is paid throughout to the interrelated areas of safety, economics and ecology. 

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation:

• Degree program documentation for the bachelor's program in Civil Engineering (PDF, German) 

Graduates possess sound foundational skills in and knowledge of engineering and the natural sciences. You understand the most important structural-physical phenomena, can make associated calculations, and have grasped how these phenomena interact with construction processes. Your skills enable you to plan all major types of construction and present the appropriate certificates for various building materials. Further, you are able to make basic structural calculations. You can use current programs, or programs you have written yourself, to support your work, and visualize your work with the help of CAD drawings.

Independent of your elective modules, you also possess deepened knowledge of individual disciplines. These include, for example, hydraulic engineering, urban water management, transportation technologies and engineering, and geotechnics; or specialized disciplines devoted to foundation engineering, or to structures built in concrete, metal or wood.

Given the interdisciplinary nature of the program, you can also call upon further transferable competencies. You have knowledge of construction planning, structural and civil engineering, construction logistics and production planning. You are conscious, too, of the underlying legal and economic conditions of your field of activity. You work in a solution-oriented manner in teams and can also enter independently into any cross-disciplinary area of civil engineering.

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient English language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your English language skills.

This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center.  

Language of instruction:

The language of instruction for this program is English.

If you decide to embark on a career after graduating from the bachelor's program, various options become available to you. In addition to construction firms, engineering consultancies and the building materials industry, further fields of activity include real estate markets and transportation companies. You can also take up a position in public administration.

Students familiarize themselves in the first and second semesters with the principles of mathematics and the natural sciences:

mathematics, applied mechanics, materials science, descriptive geometry, computer science, surveying

Building on these acquired fundamentals, the aim of the subsequent four semesters is to introduce students to the diverse subject matter of civil engineering. They have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the full breadth of civil engineering and tailor their interests and talents to different professional profiles.

Students complete a bachelor's thesis in their chosen subject during the sixth semester. This facilitates entry into a master's program at the Technical University of Munich or into a master's program in another, related discipline.

• Module catalog: Description of course content

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient German language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your German language skills.

This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center.   

Language of instruction:

The language of instruction for this program is German.

• Information on exams
• Contact Examination Board
• Information on studying abroad
• Information on internships

The tuition fees for international students from third countries for this degree program are 3,000 euros per semester.

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them. You can find all information on waivers and scholarships here.

Please note: The semester fee as a contribution to the student union must be paid additionally. It varies depending on where you are studying. You can find all information on the semester fee here.

Admission requirements and the application procedure vary depending on the type of higher education entrance qualification you hold.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.

If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as notarized hardcopies by post to be enrolled.

Generally, applicants with an international higher education entrance qualification must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist.

In detail:

• What are the steps of the application process?
• What admissions requirements do I need to fulfill?

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification
• Proof of German Language Proficiency
• Evidence of at least 6 weeks of relevant practical experience
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants only

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents. 

• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Higher Education Entrance Qualification (certified copy)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. After accepting an offer of admission in TUMonline, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to TUM in hardcopy for enrollment.

The degree program requires proof of a pre-study internship of at least six weeks.

Please provide proof of the pre-study internship at the beginning of your studies, but no later than one month before the end of the second semester.

Further information on the pre-study internship can be found in the Academic and Examination Regulations for this degree program.

Application period for the winter semester: 15.05. – 15.07.

An application for the summer semester is only possible for higher subject semesters. Application deadline: 15.01.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your TUMonline account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see in TUMonline which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form. Please note that you always have to send the signed application for enrollment and all notarized hardcopies by post.

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your TUMonline account.

This is a program with unrestricted access.

There is no selection procedure. You will receive confirmation of your application 

• after submission of the online application and all documents in a formally correct manner by the deadline
• and after your documents have been reviewed. 

In detail:

• Unrestricted Admission