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MSc
Master
Civil Engineering
Winter: Jul 31, 2026Summer: Jan 31, 2027
Language
German
EURTuition
Free (320 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Civil Engineering
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Civil Engineering(Engineering)
How to apply
Channeldirect
Modeunknown
APSRequired for Application
Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Civil Engineering at University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE)
German language
German for application
C1
Public info
German for enrollment
C1
Public info
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
3
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Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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Minimum ECTS credits
210
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No
Tests and documents
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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GRE
Not Required
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GMAT
Not Required
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No
APS verification
APS certificate
Required for Application
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Prerequisites
Admission requirements
The prerequisite for admission to the master's degree program is proof of a first degree qualifying for a profession with a scope of at least 210 ECTS credits in the bachelor's degree program in civil engineering at the University of Duisburg-Essen or an equivalent degree from another German or foreign university in accordance with § 63a para. 1 HG.
The determination of equivalence is made by the examination board. A corresponding certificate of equivalence is issued by the examination board.
The overall grade of the degree must be 3.0 or better.
If the qualification is not given, especially if a first professional degree with less than 210 credits is available, the examination board can combine the admission with the condition to prove certain competences until the registration of the master thesis. The scope of the conditions is up to 30 ECTS credits.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Civil Engineering
Programme-specific documents
Letter of admission
Passport photo (jpeg) for your student ID card
Scan of your passport
University entrance certificate and/or bachelor's degree certificate
Complete transcript of records
Language certificates (German, English if applicable)
APS certificate if you’re from China, India or Vietnam
for language course enrolment only: confirmation of registration for/participation in a German language course (registration for an intensive language course in Germany with at least 18 teaching units per week and usually daily lessons)
Proof of health insurance coverage (please find essential information on health insurance via the link)
For language course enrolment: private health insurance
For degree course enrolment: statutory health insurance
if applicable, proof of withdrawal from the register of your previous university in Germany
Please note that you can only be enrolled once we have received your complete email providing all information and attachments as mentioned above!
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application quick facts
Apply via
direct
Mode
unknown
APS
Required for Application
Application fee
Free
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
MediumAddress
Student advisory service
V15 R04 H40
Universitätsstr. 15
45141 Essen
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
320 EUR
per semester
Application fee
Free
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,544 – 12,544 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
Additional fee information
Nil
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