Bachelor Civil Engineering

In order to successfully apply for the Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, various requirements must be met:

General higher education entrance qualification, subject-related higher education entrance qualification, entrance qualification for studies at universities of applied sciences or equivalent foreign educational qualifications Preliminary internship of 12 weeks duration at the latest until entry into the 3rd semester (craft activity on a construction site or in a company similar to a construction site) Your studies will be easier and a good degree more likely to achieve if you have spatial awareness, technical understanding, an interest in Maths and Physics, and a passion for problem solving.

Study places are allocated in accordance with the Hochschulvergabeverordnung (HVVO), whereby the Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering has its own internal selection rules.

Applications are made online via the HFT's applicant portal.

Structural engineering

The focus of structural engineering deals with the content of the structural infrastructure. Here, the competences in the field of calculation and design of structures acquired in foundation level studies are strengthened. Contents enable students to plan and construct durable and sustainable structures.

Perspectives Planning offices, engineering offices, construction companies, cities and municipalities, associations and authorities, universities

Water and transport

Increased flooding and heat waves as well as increased traffic and environmental pollution - sustainable solutions to these issues must be found in the coming years. In the "Water and Transport" major, students are qualified both in the field of water (e.g. water protection, flood control, water management) and in the field of transport (e.g. planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of transport facilities) to develop measures for the responsible use of our resources. With the completion of the specialization "Water and Transport", two nationally and internationally growing future areas are open for professional activities. 

Perspectives Engineering offices, construction companies, cities and municipalities, utilities, transport companies, associations and authorities, universities

Construction management

The Construction Management major prepares students in the best possible way to maintain an overview for their later professional life as a generalist and to work together with specialists from various fields in an interdisciplinary manner both in Germany and abroad. Students not only acquire skills in the fields of fire protection, technical building equipment and façade systems, but also gain a comprehensive overview of innovative methods and concepts such as Lean Construction, Agile working and continuous improvement processes.

Prospects broadly diversified career opportunities in the entire construction and real estate industry, e.g. in construction management, site management, project management, construction supervision, project management, consulting and Lean Construction.

Professors are very closely networked with the Industry. They not only convey theory, but also pass on their practical experience and expertise. Teaching is supplemented by external guest lecturers who contribute additional operational and technical expertise. Modern and competently supervised laboratories are used intensively in the course of studies so that students can observe or independently carry out practical tests on building materials and components in addition to the lectures.

In student research projects and projects, typical tasks from construction practice are developed by individual or group work. Students are supported by professors, as well as often external partners from engineering offices, construction companies or local authorities.

Excursions to buildings and construction sites provide greater of insights into the practical implementation and application of the theoretical content learned, providing emdedded knowledge and new perspectives following teaching. An excursion lasting several days with a destination in Germany or abroad is an integral part of the course of study. In addition, smaller excursions are offered each semester.

In the supervised practical study project (BPS), students spend a whole semester working in practice to apply and deepen knowledge gained during their studies. Mostly the contacts made by students within the world of work last until the end of their studies and offer the possibility to start a career. The BPS can also be carried out abroad.

The Bachelor's thesis in the 7th semester can be written in cooperation with an engineering office or construction company. Topics often arise from the supervised practical study project and have a high application relevance. In the best cases, solutions can be developed within the framework of the Bachelor's thesis that can be directly implemented in practice. This often enables direct transition to employment.

Bulgaria

In summer 2019 an excursion to Bulgaria took place. The aim was to demonstrate typical civil engineering solutions in road and urban infrastructure development on the basis of large construction projects in Bulgaria. The technical programme included a visit to the partner university (UACEG) and the planning office of the company STRABAG / ZÜBLIN in Sofia. The supporting programme consisted of guided tours in Sofia and Plodiv as well as impressions of Bulgarian culture and history.

Excursion leaders: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Leyla Chakar and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carola Vogt-Breyer

Dublin

30 students took part in a four-day excursion to Dublin, with a programme of superlatives awaiting the excursion group. We started with a visit to the "Old Library" of Trinity College where the Long Room was particularly impressive, a 64 metre long and 12 metre high hall. The visit of the lively city of Dublin, Phoenix Park and Dublin Docklands were only a small part of the highlights of this excursion. The surrounding area of the Emerald Isle was also explored. Destination: the coastal town of Bray where the hill "Bray Head" was climbed, from where the participants could enjoy a wonderful view of the sea and the green hills of Ireland. A guided tour of the ultra-modern brewery "Brewhouse No. 4", where the famous Guinness is brewed, was an absolute must!

Excursion leaders: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Siri Krauß and Prof. Dr. Claus Nesensohn

The fields of activity of Civil Engineering are becoming increasingly international. Projects are handled in international teams or worldwide directly on site. Internationally agreed sustainability targets also influence the German construction industry. The bachelor's degree course in civil engineering at the HFT-Stuttgart takes this development into account in a variety of ways. Students have the opportunity to spend a semester or the practical study project abroad. Alternatively, the thesis can be written in cooperation with a foreign company or research institution.

There are many good reasons for a stay abroad: In addition to professional experience, intercultural competence also increases, lifelong friendships can be made and, last but not least, the stay abroad opens up new professional perspectives.

The International Officer of the study programme supports you together with the International Office of the HFT Stuttgart on your way abroad by advising you on planning, pointing out financing possibilities as well as applying for e.g. an ERASMUS scholarship. For this purpose, the course of study in cooperation with the HFT Stuttgart has partner agreements with numerous universities and colleges abroad.

Foreign representative, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Bach

International Office of the HFT Stuttgart

The occupational profile of the Civil Engineer is broadly diversified. The diverse tasks range from planning and development to construction management, project management and controlling.

Civil engineers are active in leading positions in the construction industry, in construction companies, engineering offices as well as in institutions and bodies of local, state and federal authority. The cross-section-oriented structure of the course of study and the skills acquired enable graduates to be successful not only in their chosen specialisation but also in other fields of civil engineering. The course of study is characterised by the depth of training and substantial practical relevance. Career prospects are excellent.

Further Master's courses of study at the HFT Stuttgart are

Geotechnics/ tunnelling Structural engineering International Project Management Urban planning Transport infrastructure management