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M.Sc. Civil Engineering

University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) Essen

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  • Winter and summer
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  • German
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  • 31 Jan
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About the programme

The M.Sc. Civil Engineering at the University of Duisburg-Essen is a consecutive, research-oriented programme of 90 credits on the Essen campus, taught in German. It takes three semesters full-time or six part-time, with a start in the winter or summer semester. In three main areas of study, you gain in-depth knowledge through two to four modules each, covering theoretical foundations, scientific methods and their applications. You learn to expand your specialist knowledge, analyse and design processes holistically, question them critically, work scientifically on your own, and organise and manage more complex projects. The programme is also attractive for graduates of other universities, especially from abroad. A satisfactory master's degree qualifies you for a doctorate, and graduates can take on management roles in construction companies and engineering firms, work in the higher civil service, or set up as independent consulting engineers.

Fields of study

Civil Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Civil Engineering at University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE)

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
3

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
210

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Tests and documents

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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APS verification

APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Admission requirements

The prerequisite for admission to the master's degree program is proof of a first degree qualifying for a profession with a scope of at least 210 ECTS credits in the bachelor's degree program in civil engineering at the University of Duisburg-Essen or an equivalent degree from another German or foreign university in accordance with § 63a para. 1 HG.

The determination of equivalence is made by the examination board. A corresponding certificate of equivalence is issued by the examination board.

The overall grade of the degree must be 3.0 or better.

If the qualification is not given, especially if a first professional degree with less than 210 credits is available, the examination board can combine the admission with the condition to prove certain competences until the registration of the master thesis. The scope of the conditions is up to 30 ECTS credits.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Civil Engineering

Programme-specific documents

Letter of admission

Passport photo (jpeg) for your student ID card

Scan of your passport

University entrance certificate and/or bachelor's degree certificate

Complete transcript of records

Language certificates (German, English if applicable)

APS certificate if you’re from China, India or Vietnam

for language course enrolment only: confirmation of registration for/participation in a German language course (registration for an intensive language course in Germany with at least 18 teaching units per week and usually daily lessons)

Proof of health insurance coverage (please find essential information on health insurance via the link)

For language course enrolment: private health insurance

For degree course enrolment: statutory health insurance

if applicable, proof of withdrawal from the register of your previous university in Germany

Please note that you can only be enrolled once we have received your complete email providing all information and attachments as mentioned above!

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

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Direct to university

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

Free

Complexity

Medium

Address

Student advisory service

V15 R04 H40

Universitätsstr. 15

45141 Essen

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

320 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,544 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Nil

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