Bachelor's program in Civil Engineering

Regular duration of studies: 6 semesters

ECTS credits: 180

Course language: German

with restricted admission: no

Study structure and contents

The bachelor’s program comprises two areas of specialization. During the first three semesters, students learn the fundamentals of engineering, such as mathematics, mechanics, and materials science. In the final three semesters, students acquire basic scientific knowledge with the main focus on “Engineering Structures,” “Water and the Environment,” “Mobility and Infrastructure,” “Technology and Management in Construction,” and “Geotechnical Engineering.”

A professional internship is strongly recommended, even if it is not part of the curriculum. The internship can be done in companies in the construction industry or in engineering/planning offices which are involved in planning, construction or maintenance of construction measures. If the duration of the internship is at least 6 weeks, credits points can be given within the module Interdisciplinary Qualifications. The proof is provided in an internship report, which must include a description of the work carried out as well as a statement of the acquired interdisciplinary qualification.

The study program is completed with a Bachelor's thesis, for which a duration of three months is planned.

Requirements

In a study conducted by the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHE), professors in the field of civil engineering/environmental engineering were asked what requirements prospective students should meet for studying in their subject. The basic requirements for studying civil engineering are an affinity for mathematics / previous knowledge of mathematics, an affinity for the natural sciences and an interest in technology / basic technical understanding. In addition, abstract, logical, analytical thinking and disciplined learning and working, as well as willingness to learn or commitment and motivation are considered universal requirements for a degree course.
(Source: Requirement profiles for the subjects in the CHE university ranking from the perspective of a professor)

Application

Online via the KIT Applicant Portal

Academic advisor
Dr.-Ing. Harald Schneider (harald.schneider∂kit.edu)

Dean of Studies
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steffen Freitag (steffen.freitag∂kit.edu)

Bachelor examination board

Study Commission Civil Engineers

Internship Office

Program Coordination
PD Dr. rer.nat. Ulf Mohrlok (ulf.mohrlok∂kit.edu)

Information about studying abroad

Student representatives of Civil Engineering

For students with start from winter semester 2017/18 (SPO 2017)
Module handbook (status: March 3, 2026) (Curriculum see module handbook, chapter 2) (pdf, 2.448 kB)

For students with start from winter semester 2026/27 (SPO 2026)
Module handbook (expected to be available starting in September)

Studies and examination regulations (German versions)

KIT Admission and enrollment regulations (German versions)

Courses and timetables, see course catalogue

Examination dates, see examination board Bachelor

KIT-Website Bachelor degree program, study program Civil Engineering

Taster lectures

Information flyer for download (pdf)

From studies to career - Civil Engineering - Orientation guide 2010 for prospective students, students and employers (pdf) (Publication of asbau, Accreditation Association for Degree Programs, Study Programs in Civil Engineering e.V.)

Information from the Hauptverband der Deutschen Bauindustrie e.V.: Become a civil engineer