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Civil Engineering
The master's program in Civil Engineering builds on the bachelor's program in Civil Engineering, broadening the knowledge acquired of the discipline and its methods in accordance with the individual student's priorities.
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What does this program cover?
The master's program in Civil Engineering deepens knowledge of the discipline and its methods acquired during the bachelor's program in Civil Engineering or a related program. Central to the master's program is the individual's choice of specialization, which can be tailored through a range of in-depth electives. These include:
- Construction
- Structural mechanics
- Structural physics
- Construction process management
- Construction maintenance
- Computation in engineering
- Energy-efficient and sustainable planning and construction
- Foundation engineering, soil mechanics, rock mechanics und tunnel construction
- Wooden structures
- Real estate development
- Concrete structures
- Metal structures
- Hydromechanics
- Urban water and waste management
- Statics
- Transportation technologies and transportation planning
- Transportation engineering
- Hydraulic engineering and water management
- Materials
Given the considerable flexibility in terms of content, students have the opportunity to showcase their interests and abilities in an individual academic profile. Furthermore, the in-depth electives are well-suited to the professional profiles of civil engineers.
About this institute

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s top universities. Ever since its founding in 1868, the university has been at the forefront of innovation. It is committed to excellence in research and teaching, interdisciplinary education and the active...