Civil Engineering – Energy-efficient building design
At a glance
Faculty
Academic degree
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Form of study
Full-time
Standard period of study
7 semesters (incl. practical semester), 210 ECTS
Place of study
Language of instruction
German
Start of studies
Winter semester (October 1)
Admission requirements
University entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, vocational qualification or foreign educational certificate;
Orientation semester
Individual modules can be taken as part of an orientation semester
Semester abroad
Possible as a theoretical or practical semester
Studying with a practice partner
Accreditation
accredited by the Accreditation Council
Registration
from 02.05. – 30.09.
Profile of the degree program
Only by considering the entire “life cycle” of a building – from planning, construction and operation through to demolition and disposal of the building materials – is ecological and economical operation possible. The planning and refurbishment of buildings is based to a large extent on sound advice on building physics and building technology with regard to thermal and soundinsulation, ventilation, passive and active use of solar energy and technical equipment. The trend towards passive, zero or plus-energy buildings is now a key factor in the building concept, alongside architecture and structural design.
The Energy Efficient Building Design course in the Civil Engineering degree program is forward-looking in its nature. It complements the traditional civil engineering and architecture courses with the modern know-how of sustainable and energy-efficient construction.
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Study internationally
Coburg University of applied sciences and arts maintains relationships with numerous foreign partner universities in the Civil Engineering degree program. You have the opportunity to spend a study or practical semester abroad. It is also possible to obtain a double degree in the Bachelor of Civil Engineering. This means that you will obtain a Bachelor’s degree from Coburg University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor’s degree from our partner university Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST), Hangzhou, China. Further information can be found at: Study abroad
Change of field of study
The “Energy-efficient building design” degree course is a specialization of the “Civil engineering” degree course. You decide on your field of study when you enrol. You can switch to the other field of study up until the end of the second semester.
Course content and schedule
1.+ 2. Semester
The course starts with two theoretical semesters, which teach the engineering and technical basics. This also includes the basic internship, which ensures early contact with practice. The following subjects, for example, are on the program:
- Mathematics and mechanics
- Structural analysis and supporting structure
- Building construction, visualization and CAD
- Building materials science and construction chemistry
- Building physics
- Urban water management and building surveying
- Basics of sustainable building
At the end of this stage of your studies, you can also switch to “General Civil Engineering”.
3.+ 4. Semester
In the third and fourth semesters, you immerse yourself in your area of specialization and acquire in-depth specialist knowledge. This includes subjects such as:
- Construction operations and structural analysis
- Principles of dimensioning
- Building energy design of residential buildings
- Measurement and control technology
- Thermodynamics and fluid dynamics
- Building technology and lighting technology
- Heat and moisture protection
5th semester
The fifth semester is an internship semester.
6.+ 7. Semester
The sixth and seventh semesters are all about deepening your knowledge. Your Bachelor’s thesis concludes your studies.
Practice during studies
Basic internship
A 12-week construction site internship is integrated into the course, during which you will work on a construction site and get to know the daily work routine. It must be completed during the lecture-free period. We recommend that you complete at least part of the internship before starting your studies. Practical training and proof of practical activities prior to the start of your studies can be taken into account. Information on the basic internship can be found here: Information sheet_basic internship
Practical semester
The practical semester usually takes place in the fifth semester. It comprises a continuous period of 20 weeks.
This includes 18 weeks of full-time practical work and two weeks of practical courses. During the practical semester, you will work on construction, planning, consulting and construction management tasks based on specific assignments in construction companies, architectural, engineering and expert offices and/or authorities. You will gain an insight into technical and organizational contexts at companies, offices and/or authorities as well as on construction sites. The university has good company contacts and will help you find a suitable internship position.
Studying with in-depth practice (PraxisPLUS)
Studying with in-depth practical experience in the PraxisPLUS model offers you the opportunity to gain more practical experience during your studies – without extending the duration of your studies. The prerequisite is a work contract with a company/institution.
You can apply your knowledge from the lecture directly at work. The work in the company is remunerated. This in turn makes it easier to finance your studies.
Insights
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Once a year, the students at Campus Design organize the “Campus.Design Open” exhibition . They show their works from the previous semesters. There are also public courses, workshops, lectures, guided tours of the buildings, music and much more …
Job & Career
Completing the degree opens up access to an innovative field of work with excellent career prospects. With the increasing demands on the energy efficiency of buildings, the need for experts who are at home both in the field of building physics and in innovative building technology for consulting, planning, verification and, last but not least, construction management is growing.
In addition to independent consulting work, planning and engineering offices, the construction and real estate industries, authorities and various research institutions are looking for specialists in energy-efficient construction, building technology and building physics. The course qualifies you to issue energy certificates and provide energy consulting services for buildings.
Do another master's degree!
After successfully completing the Bachelor’s degree, good graduates have the opportunity to gain further qualifications in the Master’s degree course in Resource-Efficient Planning and Building. In cooperation with the University of Bamberg, Coburg University of applied sciences and arts also offers the Master’s degree courses in Heritage Conservation and Digital Heritage Technologies. You can also find an overview of which other Master’s degree programs you can combine with your Bachelor’s degree here.
Curriculum and examination regulations
The Study programme provides an overview of the structure of the degree program. The contents of the individual subjects are described in the module handbook. The Study and examination regulations forms the legal basis of the degree program. Questions about the content of the course can be answered by the course advisors Prof. Dr. Michael Schaub and Prof. Dr. Peter Pfrommer.
Student ambassador
I am Pauline Neugebauer and a student ambassador for the Civil Engineering degree program.
I study at Coburg University of applied sciences and arts myself and can answer your questions directly. So if you want to know what the degree program is all about or what it’s like to live in Coburg, just send me an email: pauline.neugebauer@stud.hs-coburg.de
