Master's Degree Program

Civil Engineering and Construction Management

part-time

 

Civil Engineering and Construction Management

The comprehensive education for all-round civil engineers combines engineering, construction, legal and soft skills. In this degree program you will expand your already acquired skills and will also have the opportunity to select an individual specialization. Thus, the master's degree program will prepare you for the high-demand areas of the construction sector: national and international large-scale projects and resource-efficient and sustainable construction and renovation. Our intensive exchange with companies such as FCP, ÖBB, PORR and STRABAG SE continuously increases the quality of training and at the same time makes you a sought-after employee.

Department
Building and Design
Topic
Technologies

Highlights

  • Practical basic training to become an all-round civil engineer

  • Introduction to possible specializations

  • Strong network with leading companies in the construction industry

     

    Facts

    Final degree

    DI (comparable with Master of Science)

    Duration of course
    4 Semesters
    Organisational form
    part-time

    Tuition fee per semester

    € 363,361

    + ÖH premium + contribution2,3

    ECTS
    120 ECTS
    Language of instruction
    German

    Application winter semester 2025/26

    21. October 2024 - 21. May 2025

    Study places

    60

    1 Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727,- per semester. Details on tuition fees can be found in the general fee regulations.

    2 for additional study expenses (currently up to € 83,- depending on degree program and year)

    3 One time package of norms ca. € 340-360,- for students who have not completed their bachelor's degree at FH Campus Wien.

    Before the studies

    You are fascinated by everything that has to do with construction. You are particularly interested in scientific contexts, mathematical questions, enjoy technical drawing and have a good basic understanding of business. Personally, you are structured, work well under pressure and enjoy working with others. You have an analytical mind and act in a practical and solution-oriented manner.

    Why you should study with us

    Future-oriented building

    Sustainability aspects are consistently incorporated into all teaching content.

    Classroom for drawing + model making workshop

    Design and create as a team in our [Bau]Kasten made from renewable building materials.

    Research-based teaching

    Numerous research projects on sustainable construction guarantee that lessons are always up-to-date.

    Relevant admission requirement

    The relevant admission requirement is

    • a completed relevant Bachelor's degree (specializing in construction engineering) or
    • an equivalent degree at a recognized domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution.

    with a total of 180 ECTS credits in the fields of civil engineering, construction management, architecture, culture and water management. In exceptional cases, the head of degree program or, in individual cases, the FH-Council (university council) will decide.

    The Bachelor's degree program Bauingenieurwesen – Baumanagement offered at FH Campus Wien meets the relevant admission requirement.

    Language requirements for admission

    The required language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is at least

    • German - level C1.

    Legalization of foreign documents

    Applicants may require legalization of documents from countries other than Austria in order for them to have the evidential value of domestic public documents. Information on the required legalizations can be found here in PDF format.

    Translation of your documents

    For documents that are neither in German nor English, a translation by a sworn and court-certified interpreter is required. Your original documents should have all the necessary legalization stamps before translation so that the stamps are also translated. The translation must be firmly attached to the original document or a legalized copy.

    Online application - uploading documents

    As part of your online application, upload scans of your original documents including all required legalization stamps. For documents not issued in German or English, scans of the corresponding translations must also be uploaded. The head of the study program decides on the equivalence of international (higher) education qualifications. Therefore, your documents can only be checked as part of the ongoing application process.

    Your path to studying at FH Campus Wien begins with your registration on our Bewerbungsplattform. In your online account, you can start your application directly or activate a reminder if the application phase has not yet started.

    Documents for your online application

    1. Proof of identity
      • passport or
      • identity card or
      • Austrian driving license (proof of citizenship required) or
      • residence permit (proof of citizenship required)
    2. Proof of change of name, if applicable (e.g. marriage certificate)
    3. Proof of fulfillment of the relevant admission requirement
      • degree certificate and
      • Transcript of Records or Diploma Supplement
      • If you have not yet completed your studies, please upload proof of all courses completed to date as part of the relevant degree program, including ECTS credits.
    4. Proof of German level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The following apply as proof:
      • secondary school leaving certificate from a German-language school
      • completion of at least three years of studies in German
      • supplementary examination pre-study course - German C1
      • German certificate (not older than 3 years), e.g.:
        • Austrian German Language Diploma: ÖSD Certificate C1
        • Goethe Institute: Goethe Certificate C1
        • telc: German C1 University
        • German language test for university admission for foreign applicants: DSH-2
        • German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany: DSD II - C1
        • Test of German as a foreign language (Test DaF): Level TDN 4 in all parts
        • Language Center of the University of Vienna: Course and successfully passed exam at level C1/2
        • Proof of a higher language level is also valid.
    5. Curriculum vitae in tabular form in German
    6. Proof of academic achievement incl. grade point average
      • proof of academic success from the 1st to 5th semester of the relevant Bachelor's degree (e.g. proof of academic success, Transcript of Records - all pages)
      • Indication of the weighted grade point average over all 5 semesters (please calculate to 2 decimal digits and add to the document if not indicated)
        • Weighted grade point average = ∑(grades × weight)/∑ weight
    7. Legalizations and translations, if applicable (see tab “Foreign documents and degrees”)

    Your application is valid once you have completely uploaded the required documents. If you do not have all the documents at the time of your online application, please submit them to the secretary's office by email as soon as you receive them.

    After completing your online application, you will receive an email confirmation with information on the next steps.

    The admission procedure consists of a written test and an interview with the admission committee.

    • Aim
      The aim of the admissions procedure is to offer a place to those persons who complete the multi-stage admissions procedure with the best results. It leads to a ranking of the applicants.
    • Process
      Due to changes implemented by the Federal Government with regard to the operation of the study programme, the admission procedure for the Master's programme in Civil Engineering and Construction Management has been updated to reflect the new requirements. The admission procedure is carried out in a 2-stage procedure:
      • Level 1 - Success in a relevant Bachelor's programme - 40%
        • Presentation of the academic success of the 1st to 5th semester of relevant Bachelor's studies (e.g. Transcript of Records, proof of academic success, etc. - please note that this is only up to the 5th semester)
        • the calculated weighted (ECTS) grade point average over all 5 semesters must be indicated if it is not stated in the document! (Please use only the submitted document for the grade point average)
      • Level 2 - Admission interview - 60% (You will receive concrete details with by e-mail regarding the date, etc.)
        20-minute conversation consisting of:
        • motivation
        • qualification
        • relevant knowledge and experience
          An official photo ID must be presented at the beginning of the conversation.
    • Criteria
      The criteria leading to admission are exclusively performance-related. Geographical origin of applicants have no influence on admission. The admission requirements must be fulfilled. The final ranking of applicants is based on the following weighting:
      • Level 1 Success in studies - 40%
      • Stage 2 Admission interview - 60%

    You will receive the invitation to the admission procedure after a positive review of all relevant documents. You will receive the exact date and schedule for the admission interviews approximately one week before the assigned interview date. The dates are assigned and cannot be freely chosen. Depending on the number of applicants, additional admission appointments may be scheduled.

    The admission interviews take place online.

    • Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
    • Tuesday, May 20st 2025
    • Tuesday, June 17th 2025

    In our online info sessions, we will introduce you to the key aspects of the Master's degree course in Civil Engineering - Construction Management. We will inform you about the content of the course and give you an outlook on your good career opportunities. Afterwards, there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.

    Online infosessions on all study programs of the Department Building and Design

    In our online info sessions, we will introduce you to the key areas of the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs offered by the Department of Building and Design. We will inform you about the content of the courses and give you an outlook on possible career opportunities. Afterwards, there will also be time for questions and discussions.

    Do you still have questions about the study?

    Make an appointment with Eva-Elisabeth Pech bau.master@fh-campuswien.ac.at for a a personal consultation via Zoom.

     


    During the studies

    FH Campus Wien has more than fifteen years of experience running civil engineering degree programs and today has extensive expertise and a large network at its disposal that will provide you with a wide range of opportunities during your studies and in the course of your professional career. This network includes leading contractors such as STRABAG SE, which cooperate with FH Campus Wien not only in the context of training for their employees. In addition to excellent contacts in the construction industry, during your studies you will have the opportunity to work in R&D projects and thus shape the dialogue between practice and science at FH Campus Wien. For example, on behalf of ASFINAG we are currently examining the advantages and disadvantages of different organizational structures in intermodal transport networks. This project is being conducted as part of the PIARC, the World Road Association. Practical orientation is a top priority in the teaching. In addition, we regularly invite you to further your education in the seminar series "Selected Chapters from Construction Practice". Practical relevance is also guaranteed at our Campus Lectures, public lecture evenings with prominent experts, that FH Campus Wien regularly invites you to join.

    The combination of structural engineering, economics and soft skills makes this generalist degree program a practical education for all-round civil engineers. As a graduate, you are up to the demanding tasks of construction site project management and can immediately take on a role in any construction company. In addition to the content and excellent career prospects, the FH Campus Wien degree program provides numerous other advantages: You will learn in small groups and benefit from the excellent FH Campus Wien network with top companies such as STRABAG SE, PORR, ÖBB and FCB. The excellent reputation the degree program enjoys in the construction industry is a useful building block for your career already.

    The master's degree program offers you the opportunity to acquire comprehensive experience as an all-round civil engineer. You will expand your engineering, construction and legal foundations. Furthermore, you will also have the chance to select an individual specialization.

    In the second and third semesters you will be able to decide on a total of two of the four specializations in "Construction", "Digitalization in Construction Engineering", "Infrastructure Construction" and "Sustainability in Civil Engineering". Your personality plays an important role at work, so you will also further develop your soft skills.

    Curriculum*

    Number of teaching weeks
    18 per semester

    Times
    Mon-Thu 5:30-9:30 p.m.; classes also held on some Fridays

    * Subject to approval by the relevant bodies.


    After graduation

    As a graduate of this program, a wide range of occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you. Find out here where your path can take you.

    As a well-trained civil engineer, you will help to plan or implement construction projects. For example, you can work as a site manager. Overall, you have a wide range of professional opportunities open to you on the client or contractor side: in construction companies, which include the entire construction industry, master builders, steel, light metal and wood construction companies, construction related trades, renovation and revitalization companies and the building materials industry, as well as in construction departments of local authorities, banks or insurance companies. You can also expect good career prospects in civil engineering and planning offices.

    • Construction companies (building trade, construction industry)

    • Production of building materials, building materials trade

    • Developers

    • Architectural and planning offices, engineers and design offices

      • Administrative bodies in the public sector

      • Real estate related services

      • Construction departments of private clients (chain stores, insurance companies, banks)

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        Networking with graduates and organizations

        We closely cooperate with renowned companies in commerce and industry, universities, institutions and schools. This ensures that you have points of contact for professional internships, job opportunities or your participation in research and development activities. Major players in the construction industry such as the PORR Group, STRABAG SE or ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG will support you in various funding programs, provide insights into professional practice, offer the chance of rare part-time jobs or accompany you with professional expertise and collegial advice. You can find many of our cooperations on the website of our Campusnetzwerk. A look at them is always worthwhile and may lead you to a new job or to an interesting event of our cooperation partners!


        Contact

        Head of Degree Program

        Administration

        DI Heidelinde Fischl
        Eva-Elisabeth Pech, MSc

        Favoritenstraße 226, P.1.05
        1100 Wien
        +43 1 606 68 77-2200
        +43 1 606 68 77-2209
        bau.master@fh-campuswien.ac.at

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