Program Overview
The field of civil engineering is extremely diverse, ranging from planning structures and developing innovative construction materials to executing complex building projects. This broad scope is reflected in the degree program: it offers a total of 22 areas of specialisation, covering various sectors of civil engineering, including structural engineering, sustainable construction, transportation systems, geotechnics, and many more.
Students shape their individual academic profile by selecting four areas of specialisation from the full range of options, aligning with their personal interests and career goals. For even greater flexibility, the fourth specialisation can be replaced by a customisable interdisciplinary module list – ideal for those who wish to think and work across disciplines.
Civil engineers deal with the design, planning, construction and the operation of building structures and infrastructure (roads, water and sewage systems) from an engineering science perspective. Conceptualizing, planning, calculating, designing, and organizing are important job characteristics for a civil engineer. Typical work fields are:
As a graduate you possess enhanced skills and competencies in the cross-disciplinary areas of civil engineering. You are able to deal independently with complex tasks relating to your specialization. In your activities you take into consideration social, economic and ecological aspects, as well as discipline-related ones.
Key Program Features
- There are 22 specialisations
- and students select four of them upon their acceptance into the programme. In each of the Fields of Study
- the students must complete: • 12 credits from required modules • 6 credits from elective modules specific to this specialisation The fields of study are: The cross-sectional specialisation can
- for example
- be in architecture
- mechanical engineering or even IT. It can also be used to complement the other three fields of specialisation with further useful civil engineering modules. The required modules of the cross-sectional specialisation account for 12 and the electives for 9 credits To provide students with the best possible support during their studies
- one of the fields of specialisation is chosen as their major subject. The supervisor for this field takes on a mentor role
- supporting and advising students on choosing the right fields of specialisation. However
- this mentor not only ensures that the course content aligns with the occupational profile but also
- for example
- that the selected courses and modules are suitable for a stay abroad and that they align with the students' professional visions. This is particularly important when choosing a cross-sectional specialisation
- as in this case
- both required and elective modules must be approved by the mentor.
Career Opportunities
A large proportion of graduates from this program work in construction companies and in planning and engineering firms that are active in the areas of their chosen specializations. In addition, public administration, which is responsible for tasks in the areas of construction, housing, water, and infrastructure, also employs civil engineers who work closely with engineering firms.
The scientific nature of the program enables many graduates to pursue careers in research and development, both in industry and at universities. Civil engineers also find employment opportunities in industrial companies in related sectors and in consulting firms with relevant products and projects.
Program Curriculum
The programme lasts four semesters. Three semesters consist entirely of coursework (lectures, exercises, seminars, labs,..). The final semester is reserved for the completion of the master’s thesis.
Students must complete a certain number of credits in several thematic categories.
The specialisations are the core competence in one thematic field of the programme and determine the graduate’s professional profile. Students choose four among the 22 possible specialisations. (s. figure above)
Some specialisations are taught entirely in English, while others are taught in German. Students choose accordingly based on their proficiency in the language.
Electives from the entire Civil Engineering programme
Students must choose a number of electives from the entire module catalogue of the study programme, independently of their specialisation, to broaden their competence in civil engineering.
Supplementary courses
A small number of credits can be chosen from outside the civil engineering curriculum to strengthen the contextual competencies of the students. Language courses and soft skills can also be chosen in this category.
International Mobility
Students have the opportunity to participate in one of the many international exchange programs offered by TUM. The third semester is most suited for an international mobility, as it consists only of elective modules.
Admission Requirements
Your bachelor's degree must have a minimum duration of three years and provide you with the prerequisites necessary to succeed in advanced civil engineering classes. These are mostly studies in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or equivalent engineering disciplines. The fitness of the bachelor’s degree is evaluated based on the following course groups and weighted according to the credits of these groups in TUM’s civil engineering bachelor’s program:
• Higher mathematics
• Engineering mechanics, Fluid mechanics
• Computation in civil and environmental engineering
• Construction management, construction law
• Building physics
• Structural Analysis, building construction, design of structures
The more of these prerequisites you cover in your bachelor’s programme, the higher the chance of getting admitted.
Proof of language proficiency
The master’s programme is taught in German or English, depending on the specialisation. Applicants must prove their language proficiency by either:
• One of the recognised certificates in English OR German listed on the website of the enrolment office
• Official proof that the medium of instruction in your bachelor's degree was English OR German
• The TUM-internal qualification “English C1 Gateway to Masters” (available only to undergraduate students of TUM)
Please note that proof of language proficiency is a required document for admission and must be submitted before the application deadline expires. Please plan accordingly.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Semester contribution ~€150 + possible non-EU surcharge
Non-EU students pay additional tuition (~€2,000–3,000/semester). Semester fee covers Deutschlandticket for public transport in Bavaria.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
TUM offers semester contributions (~€150) plus public transport in Bavaria (Deutschlandticket). Non-EU students may pay additional tuition fees (~€2,000–3,000/semester). Funding: DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, BayBAföG (Bavarian student grants), TUM scholarships.
About Technical University of Munich
Technical University of Munich
Munich, Germany
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University Profile- Start Date Winter Semester (October)
- Language English
- Duration 4 semesters
- Credits 120 ECTS
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