Study Civil Engineering in Germany (2026/27)

Civil Engineering in Germany

Germany offers an exceptional environment for studying Civil Engineering, where engineering precision meets ambitious infrastructure development and sustainability leadership. As home to world-renowned firms like HOCHTIEF, Züblin, and Siemens Mobility, Germany provides students with direct exposure to large-scale projects—from high-speed rail networks and energy-efficient buildings to complex urban renewal and flood management systems. German universities deliver rigorous programs grounded in mathematics, physics, and engineering principles while emphasizing hands-on experience through state-of-the-art laboratories, design studios, and real-world field projects.

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Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

Best-ranked German Universities in Civil Engineering

QS Ranking

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

Ranking Criteria

Engineering & TechnologyCivil and Structural Engineering

TUM Technical University of Munich

3 programs

51-100

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

2 programs

51-100

RWTH Aachen University

9 programs

51-100

Technische Universität Berlin

3 programs

51-100

Technische Universität Dresden

5 programs

101-150

University of Stuttgart

Leibniz Universität Hannover

3 programs

Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

0 - 10,650 euros (per semester)

Master

0 - 6,000 euros (per semester)

MBA

6,600 euros (per semester)

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Civil Engineering study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	15 July	15 July
Bachelor	15 July	15 July
MBA	No courses	31 March
Other	15 June	15 June

Master

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 July

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 July

MBA

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

31 March

Other

Admission-restricted courses

15 June

Admission-free courses

15 June

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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).

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Latest Data

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Top 4 Most Selective Civil Engineering Study Programs (based on Numerus Clausus)

	Numerus Clausus From 1 to 6	AdH-Score
1 Kiel University of Applied Sciences Bauingenieurwesen Bachelor of Engineering	2.8	no selection quota
2 TUM Technical University of Munich Ingenieurwissenschaften Bachelor of Science	no selection quota	82
3 TU Dortmund University Bauingenieurwesen Bachelor of Science	All applicants admitted.
4 HTWK Leipzig Bauingenieurwesen Master of Engineering	All applicants admitted.