Bachelor
German
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
About the Program
The Bachelor's program in Civil Engineering at HafenCity University Hamburg has an annual intake capacity of 150 students. The program is designed as a theoretical study in accordance with engineering law and includes project work at the module level. Through seminars, lectures, exercises, laboratory practicals, study projects, and excursions, students acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in civil engineering necessary for planning, execution, and maintenance of buildings in structural and civil engineering, transportation and water management, as well as urban water management. The curriculum comprises 24 specialized modules in civil engineering, one interdisciplinary elective module, and 6 modules from interdisciplinary study offerings. The modules are structured into the following teaching areas: Fundamentals of Civil Engineering Methods, Design and Construction, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Technical Infrastructure, Surveying, Elective Subject, Interdisciplinary Study Offerings, and Thesis. The program focuses on providing broad knowledge in scientific and construction-specific fundamentals rather than specialization, emphasizing interdisciplinary elements and transdisciplinary orientation. The Bachelor thesis is prepared in close cooperation with construction practice to establish the required practical relevance together with preliminary practice, laboratory internships, excursions, and practice-oriented project work.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).
Language
German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to Civil Engineering at HafenCity Universität Hamburg?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Civil Engineering at HafenCity Universität Hamburg
Is Civil Engineering at HafenCity Universität Hamburg taught in German or English? ▼
This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Civil Engineering programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Civil Engineering at HafenCity Universität Hamburg? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Civil Engineering? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to HafenCity Universität Hamburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.