Civil Engineering B.Sc.
Key Info
Basic Information
- Degree:
- Bachelor of Science
- Start of Studies:
- Winter Semester
- Standard Period of Studies:
- 6 semesters
- ECTS Credits:
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What does that mean?
ECTS are credit points that measure the workload of one's studies.
- Language:
- German
Admission Requirements
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Abitur or equivalent HZB
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What does that mean?
General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject specific university entrance qualification, or an equally recognized university entrance qualification (HZB)
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Proficiency in German
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What does that mean?
You must provide documentation of your language skills for the language of instruction at the time of enrollment. Exam regulations govern the details. You can find an overview of what skills you will typically need under Language Skills in the course of study description.
Admission to First Semester
- restricted
NC for WS 2013
Admission to Higher Semesters
- open
No NC for WS 2013
Enrollment Requirements
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SelfAssessment
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SelfAssessment
RWTH Aachen self assessments are online advising processes for deciding what to study. Participation in one (rarely two) of these self assessments is mandatory. You can find which self assessment you need to take for this subject in the course of study description under "Prerequisites". You will need to show proof of participation in a subject specific self assessment in order to enroll (not to apply). You can print out the participation certificate yourself.
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Pre-Program Internship
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Pre-Program Internship
A four week pre-internship before the start of studies, in accordance with the guidelines found in the appendix of the exam regulations
Dates and Deadlines
Differentiation from the Architecture Course of Study
The difference between the civil engineering and architecture courses of study, generally lie in the fact that the more technical and functional side of building is emphasized in civil engineering, and the more creative and artistic side in architecture.
Degree Content
The Bachelor course of study is laid out in modules. There are 19 obligatory modules for all students. Starting in the fourth semester, students pick two of four concentrations (see electives below) and supplement their schedule with other courses of their choosing.
The Bachelor thesis is written in the sixth semester. In addition to the Bachelor thesis, the course of study consists of 150 semester-week hours (SWS). A total of 180 credit point must be earned. Exams take place throughout a student's studies.
55 percent of the course of study is made up of mandatory modules and 45 percent of elective modules. The fundamental subjects and core subjects of civil engineering compose the mandatory modules:
- Applied Statistics
- Civil Engineering Informatics
- Theory of Structural Design
- Satical Calculation I
- Building Materials Science
- Hydromechanics I
- Geotechnics
- Mathematics
- Mechanics
- Planning Methodology
- Project Management and Building Contract Law
- Urban Water and Waste Management
- Surveying
- Preparation and Implementation of Building Projects
Civil Engineering at RWTH Aachen offers four concentrations in the elective area. Students choose two and supplement their studies through other courses of their choosing.
The concentrations are:
- Constructive Engineering
- Water Management
- Construction Management and Geotechnics
- Transportation and Spatial Planning
An institute internship phase is integrated into the elective area, which introduces students to research within civil engineering at the university. The electives prepare students for advancement in their studies in the form of a Master course of study in Civil Engineering.
Prerequisites
Personal Prerequisite
Good math skills. A math bridge course will be offered.
Enrollment Prerequisite
1. Pre-internship
The pre-internship consists of a four week building practice activity in a building firm. Interns should play an active hands on roll and learn to understand building processes. We recommend looking into the building practices, beyond the required duration, in order to also evaluate your choice of a course of study. Legal guidelines for the pre-internship can be found in the appendix of the exam regulations. The Faculty's Internship Office can answer any questions.
2. RWTH "Civil Engineering" Self Assessment
Master's Degree Prospects
Building on this Bachelor, RWTH Aachen offers a Master course of study with the same name.
Career Prospects
Civil engineers carry a high level responsibility in planning, drafting, designing, and calculating, as well as in management, in operations, and the maintenance of structures and structural works of all kinds.
The tasks and structures, that civil engineers implement, correspond to the following areas:
- Structures in building construction, industrial construction, bridge construction
- Planning, construction, and operation of traffic routes
- State, regional, and urban planning
- Water engineering, water management, and urban water management
- Foundation engineering, rock operations, and underground construction
- Environmental Protection
- Building construction and construction management
Civil engineers are primarily employed by engineering and consulting offices, the construction industry, and public building authorities. However, other employers, with interesting tasks, also include local traffice offices, the Deutsche Bahn, airports, manufacturers of construction machines and materials, construction divisions of fixed industries, or international organizations. Furthermore, the prospects are good self-employment or freelance work.
Examination Regulations
Exam Regulations regulate academic goals, the course of study layout, and exam procedures. The appendix to the regulations contains the description of the modules, from which the course of study is composed.
Faculty
The Bachelor course of study in Civil Engineering is offered by the Faculty of Civil Engineering.