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 01)
Admission requirements
University entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, vocational qualification or foreign educational certificate, no admission restrictions (NC)
Costs
Semester fee (incl. semester ticket)
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 May 02 – September 30
Profile of the degree program
Energy-efficient building design (EEGD) is a specialization in the civil engineering degree program. Graduates graduate with a fully-fledged civil engineering degree – including all professional benefits such as chamber eligibility and authorization to submit building plans. In addition, they acquire specialized knowledge in the areas of energy efficiency in buildings, building physics and building acoustics. Upon completion of the EEGD specialization, they also receive the basic module and the specialization modules for residential and non-residential buildings for registration in the German Energy Agency's (dena) list of energy efficiency experts.
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.
What we value
Study internationally
Coburg University of Applied Sciences 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
Orientation and flexibility
When you enrol, you decide on your field of study: either "General Civil Engineering" or Energy Efficient Building Design. Until the end of the second semester, you can flexibly switch to the other field of study.
Course content and schedule
1. + 2nd 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. + 4th 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 a practical semester (see below).
6. + 7th 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 consecutive 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.
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
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 …
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More InformationDo another master's degree!
In the sixth semester, you have the opportunity to design your studies individually. Here you can choose modules from almost the entire range of courses offered by the university. As a rule, however, EEGD-specific in-depth content is also offered, such as excursions to specialist conferences like EuroSun or the Passive House Conference or very practical modules like "RLT Prototyping", in which students develop and build their own ventilation unit.
Job & Career
Completing the degree opens up access to a diverse field of work with excellent career prospects. With the increasing demands on the energy efficiency of buildings, the need for experts in consulting, planning, verification and construction management who are at home in the field of building physics as well as innovative building technology is also increasing. As buildings are responsible for around a third of globalCO2 emissions, this profession also gives you a central role in climate protection.
Employers or fields of activity can be e.g:
- Planning or site management in engineering offices or construction companies
- Building authorities and state or commercial real estate agencies
- Energy consulting and municipal utilities or energy service providers
- Product development in the industry
- Climate protection management or NGOs
- Research in institutes
- Independence
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 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 curriculum provides an overview of the structure of the degree program. The module handbook describes the content of the individual subjects. The study and examination regulations form the legal basis of the degree program. Questions about the content of the degree course can be answered by the academic advisors Prof. Friedemann Zeitler and Prof. Dr. Peter Pfrommer.
Study Ambassador
I am Rico Malyrs and I am a student ambassador for the Civil Engineering – General Civil Engineering course. For me, civil engineering means working at the basis of our society – on the roads, bridges and buildings that shape our lives every day. I find it particularly exciting how we can actively shape the construction world with innovative technologies and sustainable approaches. So if you would like to know what the course has to offer, why it is absolutely future-proof or what it's like to live in Coburg, just send me an email: Rico.Malyrs@stud.hs-coburg.de
