Civil Engineering - Specialisation in Structural Engineering (distance learning) (Master of Science) at Leibniz University Hannover

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The Civil Engineering - Specialisation in Structural Engineering (distance learning) (Master of Science) is a Master degree offered by Leibniz University Hannover at its main campus in Hannover, Germany. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in German and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from March 4, 2027.

About Civil Engineering - Specialisation in Structural Engineering (distance learning) (Master of Science)

Alternatively, students may take individual courses. This option is directed at civil engineers seeking to undertake continuing education in specific areas or wishing to get a taster of the Masters degree programme. Although individual modules are fee-paying courses, they count towards the Masters degree programme if students decide at a later stage to complete the whole programme.

Creativity and imagination
A keen sense of responsibility
Eagerness to take decisions
Assertiveness
Enjoyment of mathematical and scientific issues
Knowledge of English (recommended)

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Civil Engineering - Specialisation in Structural Engineering (distance learning) (Master of Science) at Leibniz University Hannover

Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements

An undergraduate degree in a related field of study, such as

Civil and Environmental Engineering (Bachelor of Science)

The following documents are required for the application:

University entrance qualification (eg "Abiturzeugnis" or high school diploma) in officially certified copy. Not applicable if you are currently studying at Leibniz University Hannover.
Certificate of completion of the Bachelor's degree programme in certified copy (if already available). If you are currently studying at Leibniz University Hannover, just send a simple copy.
Complete and current grades of the previous study with details of the credit points and the average grade with signature and stamp (if the diploma is not yet available). In the case of a programme with a total score of 180, at least 150 credit points must be proven; in the case of a programme with a total score of 210, at least 180 credit points must be proven.
Curriculum vitae in German language.
Applicants who have neither a German higher education entrance qualification nor have obtained their Bachelor's degree from a German university must also have sufficient knowledge of the German language at the C1 GER level. Details on language certificates
Applications from the People's Republic of China, Vietnam and Mongolia (except Macao, Hong Kong) are only considered in the admission procedure, provided that a certificate of the Academic Testing Center of the German Embassy (APS) is available.

For master's degree programmes with unrestricted admission, all applicants who fulfil the admission requirements will be admitted a university place. The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations:

Admission and special language Regulations Degree Programme Civil Engineering

Application Deadlines

First-year students from Germany and the EU

June 1st July 15th of the year for the winter semester
December 1st January 15th of the year for the summer semester

First-year students from non-EU countries

April 15th May 31st of the year for the winter semester
October 15th November 30th of the previous year for the summer semester

Students resuming their studies and transfer students from Germany and the EU (application in a higher semester)

June 1st July 15th of the year for the winter semester
December 1st January 15th of the year for the summer semester

Students resuming their studies and transfer students from non-EU countries (application in a higher semester)

April 15th May 31st of the year for the winter semester
October 15th November 30th of the previous year for the summer semester

Please note: you have to apply via the Master's degree programme Civil Engineering. You want to apply?

English Program Requirements

German HZB: none International application: German C1

Career Opportunities after Completing Civil Engineering - Specialisation in Structural Engineering (distance learning) (Master of Science)

Construction companies and engineering firms
Housing and energy industry
Steel producers and heavy industry
Municipal construction authorities
Aerospace industry
Research institutions and universities

Construction companies and engineering firms Housing and energy industry Steel producers and heavy industry Municipal construction authorities Aerospace industry Research institutions and universities

Fee Information

How to Apply

You can use our online application portal to enrol any time between 1 June and 30 September. To be able to do this, you will need a qualification for admission to higher education. At the end of the online application, you will automatically be forwarded to a cover letter (the so-called application for enrollment). Sign this application for enrollment (handwritten or digital) and put it together with the required documents into one PDF document, which you can then upload using the upload link provided. The required documents include your qualification for admission to higher education (e.g. Abitur) and any other supporting documents such as practical training certificates or evidence of language proficiency. We also need proof of your health insurance and evidence that you have paid the semester fee. At the end of the online application, all required documents are listed and must be uploaded as a scan of the original documents by September 30th, 11:59 p.m. Please do not forget to upload your photo for the LeibnizCard . You can find information on this in the application for enrollment at the end of the online application. In September, you will receive your enrolment documents, an invitation to the welcome event for new students and information about any preparatory courses that may be offered. Please note that some degree programmes offer preparatory courses well before term starts.

Civil Engineering - Specialisation in Structural Engineering (distance learning) (Master of Science) at Leibniz University Hannover

Leibniz University Hannover

Germany, Hannover