Study Civil Engineering in Germany

Integrated Qualification and Career Advancement Program for Diploma holders (3 years!) and BA graduates in Civil Engineering as well as BTech.

I. Why is now the best time to build a holistic career in construction in Germany?

• The current Construction boom in Germany turns construction professionals into sought- specialists


• In April 2018 and April 2019, the entire construction industry witnessed a growth in sales of 12:5%. All areas of the industry were able to benefit. In total, over 50,000 new employees were hired.


• Currently, we see more vacancies in the construction industry than potential applicants


• With regard to the construction of low structures (housing), the turnover rose by 11% in January 2019, for high structures an increase of 3% compared to January 2018 could be seen


• But the strongest growing branches are pipe (deep piping) and water drainage construction with an increase of 20.5%


• This is followed by road construction with an increase of 16.5%

II. The details of the career advancement program for Diploma Holders (3 years) in civil engineering

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1. Dual Degree (3 years) for example in street construction (as a road builder) at HZB Bielefeld sponsored by a construction enterprise with a monthly stipend
The details as explained in the program, videos etc.
2. Followed by 2 years of work experience in the sector
To be eligible for further qualifications the student has to work 2 years for example in street construction (as a road builder), with a starting salary between 2000-2300 €
3. Qualification as Master of Craftsman

As the enterprises are keen for their employees to qualify, the same will be interested to support the candidate to qualify as a Master of Craftsman

The MA of Craftsman can be a full-time course or can be organised as part-time, perfectly integrated into your everyday work schedule. You will be trained in small groups, by experienced professors and modern techniques of teaching. The course consists of 4 parts. During the first 2 parts you will enhance your knowledge in your specific field (pipe laying, street building etc.). In the second part of the course, you will be acquainted with Business Administration, such as marketing human resources management, accounting, the setting up and management of operational processes. The Master examination will equally consist of all the 4 Parts.
If you go for a part-time MA, you can keep earning. If you choose a fulltime option, the government and the chambers offer plenty of options to support you

4. Career as a trained Master of Craftsman in Street Construction/Road Builder
The average salary is 45000 € With 5 to 20 years of work experience the professional can earn up to 57000 € a year.
Masters in street construction are responsible for the technical and commercial management and organization of the company, Master road builders advise customers directly, submit offers to them and prepare design drawings. Master road buiders are responsible for processing tender documents and are preparing cost calculations and estimates.
Master road bulders monitor the timely and professional execution of work and keep an eye on the cost budget. Master road buiders assign work tasks to employees and work an technically complicated and demanding tasks themselves. Master road builders determine the work steps and techniques in advance in order to schedule the execution of the individual tasks. The decision on the selection of equipment and the analysis of costs are made by master road builders themselves.
Master road builders pass on their technical know-how and the knowledge they have acquired over several years of work to the next generation of skilled workers. Master road builders supervise and coordinate the training of tomorrow's skilled workers
Sounds like the task of a civil engineer in road construction? Not surprising, a Master road builder would have the same responsibilities, salary and status in German society as a graduate with a BA in civil engineering!
4. BA in Civil Engineering
But if the diploma candidate wishes to nevertheless have a BA in Civil Engineering, the MA of Craftsman grants the candidate direct admission to BA programs in civil engineering at Universities in Germany But as mentioned, after graduation, salaries will be equal to the MA in Craftsmanship as the same is considered equal in status and responsibilities to the BA in Civil Engineering. Many BA programs at German Universities in German medium language are available tuition free!

III. The details of the career advancement program for candidates with a BA in Civil Engineering/Tech

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1.Dual Degree (3 years) for example in street construction at HZB Bielefeld sponsored by a construction enterprise with a monthly stipend
As explained in the program, videos
2.The BA candidates have two options to qualify and develop their career:
2.2. Master in Civil Engineering at any German University or University of Applied Sciences.

EUIC will support the student to get admission to the DSH course (academic language training) running alongside to the dual degree program with BPW/enterprise as well as to the University of choice. Please note that German medium MA courses at many German universities are tuition free. So, it's a great opportunity to further qualify free of cost!

2.3. Career as a trained Master of Craftsman in street construction /Road Builder

See point 2 for the diploma candidates, the same applies in terms of content of the program. Again, in terms of status and job profile the two Masters are equal. In terms of academics, the MA of Craftsman would be easier to attain for a person with a BA degree, so a lower hanging fruit to enhance the career status. The candidates would offer a fantastic profile for employers with the mix of practical experience and in-depth theoretical knowledge.

IV. Further opportunities with the MA of craftsman/ MA Civil Engineering

With the MA of Craftsman or/and an MA in Civil Engineering the candidate could further
1. Start up his company
2. Take over a company

In many Federal states more than 20 percent of enterprises in the domain of construction/Handwerk are on the market to be taken over, this represents the equivalent of around 8,000 craft enterprises
Our advanced qualification program will support the candidate to further qualify in order to become the successful CEO of his/her own company. The candidate can opt for

• Further training as a Business economist(HWO)
  The "Certified Business Administrator according to the Crafts Code", will help the new entrepreneur master all the essential topics crucial for professional success in business management

• Bachelor of Arts Business Administration & Corporate Management As above mentioned, every master of craftsman also receives the university entrance qualification. Many universities along with the Chamber of Skilled Crafts have developed programs to support future entrepreneurs in the framework of part-time courses to successfully start or takeover a business. As part of the advanced qualification program in construction EUIC will continue to support the candidate on his journey towards entrepreneurship.


To finance MA of Craftsman or MA in Civil Engineering programs the Government of Germany offers schemes to support the young professional. EUIC will be happy to guide the candidate as part of the advanced qualification program