Baustoffingenieurwissenschaft (weiterführend)

The studies (Studium) take place at universities. Learning locations at the university include lecture halls, seminar and exercise rooms, libraries, and laboratories. Additionally, learning activities at home involve preparing for and reviewing courses, completing assignments, and potentially participating in online courses.

The standard duration of studies (Studium) is 2 to 4 semesters.

Study (Studium) costs include enrollment and administration fees, as well as semester contributions (e.g., for the Studierendenwerk, student union, semester ticket). Tuition fees may apply for 'long-term students,' for a second degree (Studium), or after exhausting a set study credit. Expenses for learning materials and study needs, such as specialized literature and excursions, are also incurred. Contributions for student health insurance are typically required when exceeding the age limit of 25 or certain income thresholds. For information on funding opportunities, consult the Deutsches Studierendenwerk and the Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz (BAföG) legislation.

The study (Studium) content consists of modules, including Applied Crystallography, Building Damages, Damage Analysis, Wood Protection, Concrete Durability, Special Concretes, Material Analysis, Materials and Technologies for Building Protection and Repair, Material Corrosion and Aging, Materials Science, Mechanical Process Engineering and Building Material Recycling, Ecological Building, and Special Building Chemistry. Practical study content may include internships (Praktika), for example, in planning offices.

One should be prepared for the following conditions and requirements: Attend lectures and seminars during the semester in the university's lecture halls and seminar rooms, or potentially participate in online courses from home. Conduct practical exercises, such as testing building and materials in the laboratory. Engage in independent work, including preparing for and reviewing courses, researching in libraries, preparing presentations, and completing assignments (also during lecture-free periods). Deepen skills in scientific research. Plan the studies (Studium) independently, adhere to prescribed study times, and submit study and examination achievements on time (self-discipline and organizational talent are required). Prepare for a career, potentially by completing internships (Praktika) (e.g., in planning offices) and preparing for job entry.

The following study (Studium) subjects can be alternatives for Building Materials Engineering (advanced): In the field of Architecture and Building Technology, Building Physics (advanced) and Civil Engineering (advanced) share commonalities. These include researching properties of building materials through experiments and analyses, and developing and applying methods for manufacturing and optimizing building materials. In the field of Materials Technology, Materials Science (advanced) and Materials Science and Engineering (advanced) can be alternatives. Commonalities here involve researching material properties, documenting measured values for specific parameters, and developing methods to produce materials with defined properties.

Universities typically require the following degrees: Materials Science (undergraduate), Materials Science and Engineering (undergraduate), Civil Engineering (undergraduate).

Additional and key qualifications facilitate a successful career start. For example, topics such as foreign languages, presentation techniques, and rhetoric are important. Internships, for instance in planning offices, specifically prepare for professional life. Opportunities to acquire additional and key qualifications can be found at the Career Centers of universities (see contact details of the respective university): Universities in Germany - Hochschulkompass university search engine.

This advanced study program deepens knowledge from the undergraduate program and, if applicable, professional experience. Students usually specialize in specific topics. These can include, for example, structural damage analysis and building restoration, ecological construction, or building material recycling. The program leads to a second university degree. Building Materials Engineering is also available as a part-time program.

For Master's graduates in Building Materials Engineering, various fields of activity are available in the private sector, such as quality assurance and management or process and product development. Those aiming for a scientific career at a university usually need to pursue a doctorate. A doctorate may also facilitate access to higher professional positions in the private sector and research.

1999: Beginning of the Bologna Process: Reform of the European higher education landscape with goals including: Creation of a unified European higher education area, harmonization of study programs and degrees (introduction of Bachelor's and Master's programs), improvement of student and lecturer mobility. Around 2000: Establishment of the interdisciplinary study program Building Materials Engineering as a further development of the Materials Science study program.

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.).

No remuneration is received during the Studium (university studies). However, compensation can be arranged for practical phases or internships.

Legal regulations are set at the federal level by the Higher Education Framework Act (HRG) and at the state level by Higher Education Acts. Additionally, inter-state structural requirements for the accreditation of Bachelor's and Master's programs, the qualification framework for German higher education degrees, university statutes, and study and examination regulations for the respective study programs apply.

A first professionally qualifying university degree is required for this Studium (university studies). Typically, an undergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related discipline, such as materials science, is expected. Depending on the university, an internal selection process may take place, with selection criteria including academic performance in the first professionally qualifying Studium (university studies).