Master
German
Engineering
Structural damage, construction defects and repair planning
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
About the Program
This part-time course provides essential knowledge for specialists/experts in repair, conversion, and construction in existing buildings. Students learn to independently assess and evaluate building conditions and damage, and plan repairs considering technical, economic, and legal aspects. The program includes scientific and technical principles on structural damage occurrence and prevention, building condition examination using modern measurement methods, damage analysis, repair methods, and drafting expert reports. The course features recognized experts from science and practice, including professors from Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences and Kaiserslautern Technical University, publicly appointed experts, and industry specialists. The program is designed as a dual study program combining self-learning phases and on-campus sessions (2 presence weeks per semester), with small study groups of maximum 26 participants. It offers intermediate certificates: 'Specialist for Structural Damage and Construction Defects' (after 3rd semester) and 'Expert for Structural Damage, Construction Defects and Repair Planning' (after 4th semester). An e-learning platform supports self-study phases.
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This part-time course provides essential knowledge for specialists/experts in repair, conversion, and construction in existing buildings. Students learn to independently assess and evaluate building conditions and damage, and plan repairs considering technical, economic, and legal aspects. The program includes scientific and technical principles on structural damage occurrence and prevention, building condition examination using modern measurement methods, damage analysis, repair methods, and drafting expert reports. The course features recognized experts from science and practice, including professors from Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences and Kaiserslautern Technical University, publicly appointed experts, and industry specialists. The program is designed as a dual study program combining self-learning phases and on-campus sessions (2 presence weeks per semester), with small study groups of maximum 26 participants. It offers intermediate certificates: 'Specialist for Structural Damage and Construction Defects' (after 3rd semester) and 'Expert for Structural Damage, Construction Defects and Repair Planning' (after 4th semester). An e-learning platform supports self-study phases.
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How do I apply to Structural damage, construction defects and repair planning at Fachhochschule Kaiserslautern?
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 Structural damage, construction defects and repair planning at Fachhochschule Kaiserslautern
Is Structural damage, construction defects and repair planning at Fachhochschule Kaiserslautern taught in German or English? ▼
This Master 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 Structural damage, construction defects and repair planning 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 Structural damage, construction defects and repair planning at Fachhochschule Kaiserslautern? ▼
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 Structural damage, construction defects and repair planning? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Fachhochschule Kaiserslautern — 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.