During the first two years, courses are mainly taught in German, but one course per semester is taught in English. The courses during your year of study abroad are taught in English, Spanish, or French depending on your chosen partner university. The internship semester can be done in Germany or abroad. If the internship is done abroad, about 50 percent of the programme will be in English. The Bachelor's thesis is typically written in English.
15 July for the winter semester
15 January for the summer semester
GENERAL INFORMATION
The bilingual International Civil Engineering (ICE) programme is an accredited Bachelor's degree programme. The academic degree of Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering is typically awarded after seven semesters.
OBJECTIVES
We provide broad knowledge in the areas of civil engineering, construction operations and construction management. Furthermore, we enable graduates to communicate effectively in several languages.
PERSPECTIVES
Graduates of the International Civil Engineering Bachelor’s degree programme have a broad spectrum of career options. These include professions in the construction industry or in the public sector. Due to their distinctive language and intercultural competencies, graduates of this programme can successfully work anywhere in the world.
COURSE CONTENT
In the first and second semesters, you will learn the mathematical and technical foundations of civil engineering.
In the third and fourth semesters, you will be dealing with the core topics of civil engineering. These consist of construction, structural engineering, planning, and the environment.
After having successfully passed all first and second year modules you will begin your one-year stay at a partner university abroad.
STUDY ABROAD
The fifth and sixth semesters feature one academic year abroad at one of our partner universities around the world.
The courses taken abroad depend on the curriculum of the partner university, but they will generally fall into one or more of the following categories:
The credit points achieved at our partner universities will be automatically transferred and counted towards your Bachelor's degree.
During your year of study abroad, you will also be doing project work and you will write your Bachelor's thesis.
WHY STUDY INTERNATIONAL CIVIL ENGINEERING IN MAINZ?
Excellent teachers, small study groups, and an attractive location in the centre of Mainz next to the Rhine River provide an excellent learning environment and a high quality education.
With the International Civil Engineering programme at Mainz University of Applied Sciences, you will become well educated not only in your discipline but also in languages and intercultural skills.
Our programme is the only Civil Engineering Bachelor's degree programme in Germany that features an integrated year of study (tuition free) at a partner university abroad. You will find a list of our partner universities here.
Programme structure
In the first two years, the programme follows the standard Civil Engineering Bachelor’s degree curriculum. This includes the following courses:
In each semester one course is taught in English.
Aside from the lectures, there are tutorials and exercise sections led by teaching assistants.
In the third year, students will be studying at one of our partner universities abroad. During the year of study abroad, students acquire valuable language and intercultural competencies.
Finally, during an internship extending over one semester, you will gain useful practical experience. The internship can be done before or after the year of study abroad. It can also be done abroad.
Typically, our students study at one of our partner universities worldwide during the third academic year.
Our programme features a 23 weeks internship at a construction or engineering company. The internship can be done in Germany or abroad.
325 EUR per semester
750 EUR per month
Deutschland-Stipendium
Promos-Stipendium Scholarship for international students
The academic admission requirements are:
B2 German language proficiency
Important note: You may also apply if you have B1 level German language competency. Our university offers German language courses leading from B1 up to B2 level and the B2 exam. For more information on German language courses, please contact: stephanie.swartz@wiwi.hs-mainz.de
B2 English, Spanish or French language proficiency
15 July for the winter semester
15 January for the summer semester
Mainz University of Applied Sciences
c/o uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany
International students may find part-time employment in the community and/or as teaching assistants within the university.
Student Services ("Studierendenwerk") in Mainz will assist you in finding accommodation.
Studierendenwerk Mainz
Wohnraumverwaltung
Staudinger Weg 21
55128 Mainz
Germany
E-mail: international@studierendenwerk-mainz.de
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