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) - TUM

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Technical University of Munich

Civil Engineering
Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The master's program in Civil Engineering builds on the bachelor's program in Civil Engineering,
broadening the knowledge acquired of the discipline and its methods in accordance with the individual
student's priorities.

Department of Civil, Geo and Environmental Engineering (http://www.bgu.tum.de/en/home/)

Key Data
Type of Study Admission Category
Full Time Aptitude Assessment for Master (https://www.tum.de/
en/studies/application/admission-procedures/#c1098
Required Language Proficiency
German (https://www.tum.de/nc/en/studies/applicatio 9)

n-and-acceptance/university-admission/language-cert Start of Degree Program

ificates/#c30714) Possible for both winter and summer semester
English (https://www.tum.de/nc/en/studies/application
Standard Duration of Studies
-and-acceptance/university-admission/language-certif (Number of Semesters)
icates/#c30672) 4 semesters fulltime

Languages of Instruction Credits

English 120 ECTS (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/during-you
German r-studies/beginning-a-degree-program/key-words-con
cerning-your-studies/#c2288)
Main Locations
Munich (https://www.tum.de/en/about-tum/contact-dir Costs
ections/#c8400) Student Fees: 142.40 € (https://www.tum.de/en/studie
s/fees-and-financial-aid/#c9773)

Information on Degree Program

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What does this program cover?

The master's program in Civil Engineering deepens knowledge of the discipline and its methods acquired during the
bachelor's program in Civil Engineering or a related program. Central to the master's program is the individual's
choice of specialization, which can be tailored through a range of in-depth electives. These include:

Construction
Structural mechanics
Structural physics
Construction process management
Construction maintenance
Computation in engineering
Energy-efficient and sustainable planning and construction
Foundation engineering, soil mechanics, rock mechanics und tunnel construction
Wooden structures
Real estate development
Concrete structures
Metal structures
Hydromechanics
Urban water and waste management
Statics
Transportation technologies and transportation planning
Transportation engineering
Hydraulic engineering and water management
Materials

Given the considerable flexibility in terms of content, students have the opportunity to showcase their interests and
abilities in an individual academic profile. Furthermore, the in-depth electives are well-suited to the professional
profiles of civil engineers.

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

Degree program documentation for the master's in Civil Engineering (PDF, German) (http://www.bgu.tum.de/filead
min/w00blj/bau/6_Downloads/Studiengangsdokumentation_Master.pdf)

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How is the program structured?

Students choose four of the in-depth electives offered. The fourth can be substituted for an individually-tailored
course of study that draws on the subject matter of disciplines, such as architecture, mechanical engineering, or
computer science. One of the chosen disciplines serves as the main subject area, so as to meaningfully structure
course content around a specific professional role. Each area of specialization involves both compulsory and elective
modules from the entire range of courses offered at the Technical University of Munich, including in the area of
languages and communications.

The title Master of Science can be acquired after four semesters. The program concludes with a master's thesis
focused on one of the chosen specializations. Various Double Degree programs, the ATHENS Program and further
options enable a high degree of international mobility among students.

Overview degree program structure (https://www.bgu.tum.de/en/bau/studies/master/)

What is the language of instruction?

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient German or 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. (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/a
pplication/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. (https://www.sprachenzentrum.tum.de/en/homepage/)

Language of instruction:

The language of instruction for this program is German or English. Depending on the focus area you choose, you can
study in German, English or both languages. To learn more about the language of instruction for each module,
contact the departmental student academic advisor of this program.

Which further expertise and skills will I acquire?

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.

Moreover, you have broadened your knowledge in your chosen subject areas and developed an individual set of
competencies. Your interdisciplinary approach allows you to apply your specialist knowledge beyond the boundaries
of your discipline.

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Which professional opportunities can I take up with this qualification?

Civil engineers find employment in permanent positions, on a freelance basis and as officials in: construction
companies, public administration, engineering consultancies, transportation companies, real estate markets, the
building material industry, as well as in a variety of interdisciplinary fields of work. #

Civil engineers work in teams and often coordinate cooperation among different disciplines.

Binding Regulations for Progression of Studies,

Examinations and Application
General Academic and Examination Regulations (https://portal.mytum.de/archiv/kompendium_rechtsangele
genheiten/apso/APSO-Okt2013-E.pdf/view)
Academic and Examination Regulations (https://www.bgu.tum.de/en/bau/studies/study-regulations/)

Application and Admission

How do I apply?

Minimum requirements to apply for a Master's program at TUM are a recognized undergraduate degree (e.g. a
bachelor’s) and the successful completion of the aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment allows the
TUM school or department to which you are applying the opportunity to evaluate your individual talents and
motivation for study.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal (https://www.tum.de/en/studi
es/application-and-acceptance/online-application/) and upload your application documents.

If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as notarized (https://ww
w.tum.de/en/studies/application/notarization/) hardcopies by post to be enrolled.

Generally, applicants with a qualification for postgraduate studies (e.g. a bachelor’s) obtained outside of the EU / EEA
must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist. (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/uni-as
sist/)

In detail:

Applying for a master’s program: Application, admission requirements and more (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/ap
plication/masters-degree-programs/)

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Which documents do I need to submit during the online application?

Application for Admission (upload - signed) (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/glossary-of-documents/#c50

497)
Degree Certificate and Diploma or Subject and Grade Transcript of Studies to Date (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/
application/glossary-of-documents/#c47914)
Transcript of Records (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/glossary-of-documents/#c47910)
Letter of Motivation (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/glossary-of-documents/#c47852)
Complete and Current Résumé (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/glossary-of-documents/#c47860)
Passport (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/glossary-of-documents/#c47974)
Proof of German or English Language Proficiency (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/glossary-of-documen
ts/#c47844)
Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a bachelor's) is obtained outside the
EU/EEA (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/uni-assist/)

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin (https://
www.tum.de/en/studies/application/special-conditions-for-certain-countries/). Complete the online application to
receive a comprehensive list of the required documents.

Which documents do I need to submit for enrollment?

Application for Enrollment (signed) (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/glossary-of-documents/#c47982)

Transcript of Records (certified copy) (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/glossary-of-documents/#c47909)
Degree Certificate and Diploma (certified copy) (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/glossary-of-documents/
#c47914)
Student Health Insurance Certificate (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/glossary-of-documents/#c47980)
Most Current Photo (as for ID) (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/glossary-of-documents/#c47989)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your
country of origin (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/special-conditions-for-certain-countries/). After accepting
an offer of admission in TUMonline, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to TUM in hardcopy for
enrollment.

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What application deadlines do I need to meet?

Application period for winter semester: 01.04. - 31.05.

Application period for summer semester: 01.11. - 15.01.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal (https://www.tum.de/en/studie
s/application-and-acceptance/online-application/)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 (https://www.tum.de/
en/studies/application-and-acceptance/online-application/)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 (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application-and-acceptance/onlin

e-application/) 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 (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/app
lication/notarization/) 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. (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/a
pplication-and-acceptance/online-application/)

On what basis does TUM select applicants for admission?

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after
the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school or department determines
whether you meet the specific requirements for its master’s degree program.

In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your bachelor's program, as well as your written documents, will
be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are
either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.

Aptitude Assessment for Master (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/admission-procedures/#c10989)

Description of the Aptitude Assessment (Appendix 2) (http://portal.mytum.de/archiv/kompendium_rechtsangelegen
heiten/fachpruefungsordnungen/2011-62-FPSO-MA-Bauingenieurwesen-FINAL-1-8-2011.pdf/download)

Where can I find the online application portal?

The online application process takes place through our application portal TUMonline (https://www.tum.de/?id=663).

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Information about the Application Procedure

We may require additional documents depending on the type of secondary school diploma you earned and your
country of origin (e.g. GRE, GATE, APS). After completing the online application process, you will receive a list of
documents you must submit to TUM in hard copy by the application deadline.

Do I have to complete an internship?

This degree program does not encompass a compulsory internship nor is an internship a requirement for admission.
However, it is recommendable, as a rule, to gain practical experience as soon as possible.

Internship Office : Your contact for questions regarding the internship (https://www.bgu.tum.de/en/studies/praktikan
tenamt/bauingenieurwesen/)

Additional Information
You have earned your master’s degree and are ready to start your career? TUM Alumni & Career (https://ww
w.together.tum.de/career/)

If you are interested in continuing your studies, you will find information of doctoral studies at TUM, here (htt
p://www.gs.tum.de/en/doctorate-at-tum/).

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Information (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/advising/student-information/)

Questions about application and admission

Mail: studium(at)tum.de
Phone: +49 89 289 22245
In Person: Arcisstr. 21, Room 0144 (https://portal.mytum.de/displayRoomMap?roomid=0144@0501&disable_d
ecoration=yes)

Contact Hours (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/advising/student-information/)

Central Student Advising

Arcisstr. 21, Room 0144 (https://portal.mytum.de/displayRoomMap?roomid=0144@0501&disable_decoration=y

es)
80333 Munich

Mail: studium(at)tum.de

Appointments must be arranged by phone in advance. (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/advising/studentadvisin

g/)

Departmental Student Advising (http://www.bgu.tum.de/en/bau/studies/places-to-go/)

Eva Bodemer
Arcisstr. 21, Room 1701 (https://portal.mytum.de/displayRoomMap?roomid=1701@0507&disable_decoration=y
es)
80333 München
Tel. +49 89 289 22041
bi-studienberatung.bgu(at)tum.de

Online Application (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application-and-acceptance/online-applicatio

n/)

Course Homepage (https://www.bgu.tum.de/en/bau/studies/master/)

Barrier-Free Education (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/advising/barrier-free-education/#c4734)

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