Moodle course "Stoodle FB 13 (Studienbüro-Infos)"
Students of Dept. 13 have access to a moodle course ‘Stoodle FB 13 (Studienbüro-Infos)’, which provides additional information about the degree programme. There is also a forum where you can exchange ideas with other students in the department.
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Additional courses are courses that are not included in your examination regulations. The work completed in this area is therefore not included in your curriculum. Therefore, when registering for courses, always make sure that you register for modules in TUCaN in the correct registration context.
You can find a detailed description of how to register for additional courses in TUCaN on the TUCaN FAQ web pages.
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Studying at a university requires a higher education entrance qualification – often the Abitur, but there are also other routes. But what qualifications are there, what procedures or deadlines need to be observed – and who can help with questions?
On the Application and Admission page you will find all the important information about applying and applying to university.
The Central Student Advisory Office of TU Darmstadt (ZSB) advises all prospective and current students. You can find more information about the counselling services offered by the ZSB here.
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BAföG (Federal Training Assistance Act) is a financial support program for students in Germany, designed to help cover the costs of their studies. It is provided partly as a grant and partly as a loan, with a portion of the funding needing to be repaid later. The amount of support is based on the income of both the parents and the student.
Further information can be found on the website of the Studierendenwerk Darmstadt
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- The degree programme is bilingual: in the first year you will study mainly (or entirely, if you wish) in English, and in the second year you will study additional modules in German.
- To complete the degree programme, you must complete 42 CP each of German and English-language modules. The remaining 36 credit points can be completed in a freely chosen language (German or English). Care must be taken to ensure that a maximum of 78 CP (42 CP in English or German + 36 CP freely selectable) in one language is not exceeded.
- These 78 CP must be distributed in such a way that all relevant areas, such as elective areas and research subjects, are covered with the required CP. When selecting modules, it must be ensured that a total of 42 CP are acquired depending on the language.
- Modules taken in a third language (other than German and English) can be recognised individually as either German or English modules. The Master's thesis can be written in English.
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TheCentral Student Advisory and Orientation Office (ZSB) is the first point of contact and advice for all concerns regarding studying at the TU Darmstadt (exception: international applications). In addition to information and orientation, it offers support in the independent development of individual solutions.
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Change B.Sc. UI to M.Sc. BI:
The module Data Acquisition and Geoinformation Systems can be recognized as content from Surveying I/II, since there is overlap in the theory (lecture) and there is also an exercise with the total station.
A recognition of Vermessungskunde I/II (Messtechnik – Datenerfassung and GIS (BIG)) or Datenerfassung and GIS (Messtechnik – Datenerfassung and GIS (UI) is possible.
Change B.Sc. BI to M.Sc. UI:
The module Surveying Science I/II cannot be recognized as module Data Acquisition and Geoinformation Systems, because there is no content on geoinformation systems, which make up a large part of the exercises and therefore there is no basis for the focus on assessment and modeling.
A recognition of Vermessungskunde I/II (Messtechnik – Datenerfassung and GIS (BIG)) or Datenerfassung and GIS (Messtechnik – Datenerfassung and GIS (UI) is possible.
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Parallel to the compulsory subject area, you will specialise in the fourth to sixth semester in the optional compulsory subject area by choosing one of four specialisations in Civil Engineering or a combination of specialisations in Environmental Engineering. Thus, all relevant areas are covered as a basis for your further master studies. In principle, a change of specialisation is possible, provided that all course achievements gained so far can be brought into the new specialisation.
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In the first bachelor semesters, the basic knowledge of the natural sciences and technology is taught intensively in the Compulsory Engineering Area.
- Extent of the Compulsory Engineering Area in the B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and Geodesy: 91 CP
- Extent of the Compulsory Engineering Area in the B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering: 97 CP
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Credit Points (CP) were introduced within the framework of the Bologna Process for Bachelor and Master programmes in Germany. The credit points are intended to measure and reward the achievements already made during the course of study. One credit point corresponds to 30 working hours. The credit point corresponds to 1 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). At least 30 credit points should be achieved within a semester in order to complete the course of study within the standard period of study.
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- If you have completed your studies, have to interrupt them or would like to transfer to another university, please submit your application for de-registration by 31 October / 30 April at the latest at the end of the respective semester. You can find the de-registration application in your TUCaN account under Service > Applications.
Exmatriculation according to § 65 para. 4 HessHG:
- Students who fail to provide proof of performance as stipulated in examination or study regulations within two years may be de-registered.
- Further information on de-registration can be found here.
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- A module is a comprehensive learning area within a degree programme that comprises several courses. It bundles related course content and is used to acquire study and examination credits. A module usually has a fixed number of CPs and often includes lectures, seminars and/or practical courses. A course is an individual course within a module. It can take the form of lectures, seminars, tutorials or practicals. Courses are the individual units in which the content of a module is taught.
- Summarised: A module consists of several courses that together aim to achieve the learning objectives defined in the module.
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TU Darmstadt offers disadvantage accommodations for students who experience disabilities in their everyday studies (courses, examinations, projects, and other academic achievements). You can find more information here. The specific disadvantage accommodation always depends on the individual case. The recommendation of the attending physician is decisive. Compensation for disadvantages can be, for example: extension of writing time for examinations, writing the examination in a single room. The ombudsperson decides whether and the examination board how long compensation for disadvantages can be granted. The examiners decide on the organisation of the compensation for disadvantages. Please submit your application with a medical certificate in a timely manner to the ombudsperson of Dept. 13 in the Office for Student Affairs. Compensation options will be discussed in a personal meeting and proposed as a recommendation for the examiners.
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Registration for examinations (Technical Examinations and Subject Examinations) takes place via TUCaN. Registration for FB13 modules usually takes place during fixed periods.
These are 15 November to 15 December for the winter semester and 1 to 30 June for the summer semester.
Please note that registration periods for examinations in other departments may be start at other times.
You can register for exams in TUCaN in the ‘My exams’ section.
Detailed instructions, including a video tutorial on how to register for exams in TUCaN, can be found in the TUCaN FAQ.
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Exercises usually accompany lectures. In them the lecture material is usually applied in exercises. The exercises take place in groups of 20 to 30 students, with a tutor answering questions on current exercises.
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To extend the submission deadline for the Bachelor's internship, please submit an official application via the contact form of the Office of Student Affairs. In the contact form, select the B.Sc. BI or UI degree programme to add the ‘Application for extension’ with reasons.
You will then receive the approved extension by e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please repeat the process or contact the Office of Student Affairs.
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A field trip refers to an excursion linked to a lecture, which may last one or several days. The purpose is to provide students with the chance to acquire practical experience, connect theory with practice, and gain fresh insights into their degree programme’s content. Dates for excursions are typically posted on the websites of the respective subject areas.
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Bachelor's and Master's theses must always be submitted to the Office for Student Affairs of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The so-called “Laufzettel” is required for this. This is filled out by the supervising department and sent to the Office for Student Affairs together with the assignment.
The Office for Student Affairs contacts the students and informs them via a so-called “digital remote triggering” about the specific assignment, the special conditions under examination law, the deadline for submission and the procedure, e.g. in the event of illness, etc. Confirmation is given by the student by submitting the signed document digitally. The Office for Student Affairs checks whether the requirements for a successful degree completion are met when registering the final thesis.
Many institutes publish the topics they offer on their websites. Final theses can only be initiated once the required modules have been successfully completed in accordance with the regulations of your Bachelor’s degree programme.
Please use our contact form on our Office for Student Affairs website to send us your enquiries or requests.
FB Civil and Environmental Engineering | Study information sheet | As of: February 2025
An agreement on the assignment of publication rights to work results between the department and the student is only permitted after the final assessment of the thesis at the department due to the existing dependency relationship.
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In the Interdisciplinary Elective Area, you can choose from the entire catalogue of all TU Darmstadt modules in accordance with § 30 (6) APB. The APB stipulate that if the regulations of a degree programme allow you to choose between modules in one area, this area can be defined as one with unrestricted module changes.
Courses taken in the General Elective Area and intended to be included in the curriculum must be graded. An assessment with “pass” / “fail” is not sufficient. For courses that are to be recorded under “additional achievements,” grading is not required.
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The internship should provide an insight into the desired professional field, introduce potential job profiles and contribute to career orientation. Students (of the Bachelor's degree programmes) must complete an internship over a period of 12 weeks and at least 60 working days of 8 hours each. The internship should be completed before the degree programme or, in justified exceptional cases, within the first two semesters in accordance with § 54 (4) sentence 2 HHG (opens in new tab), if possible in longer periods of time. Students who have applied for or have already been approved for part-time study have the option of completing the internship part-time. We recommend that you clarify the framework conditions for the recognition of the internship with the Internship Office of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering before beginning. If you can foresee that you will not be able to meet the deadline, please contact the Office of Student Affairs using the contact form. Further information can be found in the internship regulations.
Internship regulations B.Sc. Civil Engineering and Geodesy (opens in new tab)
Internship regulations B.Sc. Environmental Engineering (opens in new tab)
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Students can select specialised modules (24 CP) in the Subject-related compulsory elective area according to their own interests or along recommended job profiles. The job profiles can help students to orientate themselves and acquire suitable skills for a first professional activity. An overview of the job profiles published to date can be found on the websites of the respective degree programmes:
- Job profiles B.Sc. Civil Engineering and Geodesy
- Job profiles B.Sc. Environmental Engineering
- Job profiles M.Sc. Bauingenieurwesen – Civil Engineering
- Job profiles M.Sc. Geodesy and Geoinformation
- Job profiles M.Sc. Environmental Engineering
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English and German language courses can only be credited if they require a C1 level as a prerequisite for enrollment. This applies to all courses at the UNIcert III and UNIcert IV levels (see course catalog and module handbook). In German, there is also the Wissenschaftliches Schreiben (41-11-2091-ku, listed under “kein UNIcert”), which is at a higher level than UNIcert III. However, it is recommended that students continue to take C1 (UNIcert III) courses even after completing a C1 exam to further improve their language skills—especially through specialized language courses. Most C1 exams do not specifically assess subject-specific language skills. Language courses or modules taken in a third language can be assigned to either the English or German modules in the bilingual M.Sc. BI-CE program. The language courses English for Civil Engineers I and II can be taken as an additional refresher. Registration is handled through the Office for Student Affairs.
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If you are unable to attend courses at TU Darmstadt for a study-related reason (e.g. overseas stay, work placement) or are unable to attend a specific semester for appropriate personal reasons, there is the possibility of taking a leave of absence (see reasons for taking a leave of absence).
We recommend that you submit your application early, if possible by the end of February or the end of August for the following semester. This will ensure that you receive your study documents with the relevant data for the leave of absence in good time before the start of the semester of leave.
Deadlines:
- Leave of absence in the summer semester: 30.09.
- Leave of absence in the winter semester: 31.03.
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In a lecture, the lecturer presents a specific topic while the students listen or take notes. Lectures often take place in large lecture theatres with a large number of students, whereby the active participation of students is rarely the case.
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Forwarding the student e-mail address to the private e-mail address is no longer permitted. More information here: https://www.hrz.tu-darmstadt.de/hrz_aktuelles/news_details_171008.en.jsp.
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For admission to the Master's degree programmes M.Sc. Environmental Engineering or M.Sc. Bauingenieurwesen – Civil Engineering, certain subject-specific requirements must be met.
The requirements vary depending on the Master's degree programme:
- Subject-specific admission requirements for the M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering (2021) (opens in new tab)
- Subject-specific admission requirements for the M.Sc. Bauingenieurwesen – Civil Engineering (2021) (opens in new tab)
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At the beginning of your degree programme, you will be assigned a mentor. This will be a professor from the faculty.
As part of the Bachelor's/Master's degree programmes, you are allowed to choose between different subject areas/research subjects/focus areas. Your mentor will be on hand to advise you. The assignment of students to a mentor is carried out by the study office and is announced to students (via the website). A change of mentor is possible at the request of the student in justified exceptional cases with the consultation of the professors concerned. To do this, you must complete the application for a change of mentor (opens in new tab)and submit it to the Office for Student Affairs.
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- All information on the modules can be found in the module handbook. It serves as a guide and planning aid for students throughout their studies.
- A module comprises the courses (lectures, tutorials, seminars) as well as the associated technical exams and (if available) academic achievements.
- The module handbooks for the degree programmes offered at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering can be found on the department's download pages.
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The Office for Student Affairs is available to all students and staff for questions relating to teaching and the organisation of examinations.
Contact the Office of Student Affairs:
- via the contact form
- When writing to staff or to international@… always quote the student ID number!
- For concerns about modules (registration, questions…) please state the module number!
- Check system messages on TUCaN regularly!
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- The navigatING. orientation programme offers prospective engineering students the opportunity to get a taste of four different engineering degree programmes at TU Darmstadt.
- You can find more information on the navigatING website.
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- The Orientation Week (OWO for short) is not a compulsory event, but during this week you learn a lot about the university, the degree programme and, last but not least, meet new fellow students. It is the perfect start to student life.
- The student council, the student interest group at Dept. 13, organises the OWO.
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- The personal study and examination plan must be submitted in TUCaN.
- A one-time change without justification is possible upon request by the Office for Student Affairs. Please use the application form(opens in new tab). A further change must be applied for with justification). The personal study and examination plan can be changed a maximum of two times. Please use the following forms if you would like to change your specialisation or research subjects:
- Form Personal Study and Examination Plan Bachelor degree programmes (opens in new tab)
- Form Personal Study and Examination Plan Master degree programmes (opens in new tab)
The deadline for submitting the personal study and examination plan is:
- 15 May – for the summer semester.
- 15 November – for the winter semester.
- A one-time change without justification is possible upon request by the Office for Student Affairs. Please use the application form (opens in new tab). A further change must be applied for with justification). The personal study and examination plan can be changed a maximum of two times.
- The module registration must be made in TUCaN in the correct study programme area (general compulsory area, subject compulsory area)
- It is possible to select research subject modules for the specialised elective area (all Dept. 13 modules can be selected for the specialised elective area)
- Please do not register anything under “additional courses”
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- Since 1 January 2018, the Maternity Protection Act (MuSchG) has also applied to students, pupils and interns. It prohibits activities six weeks before and eight weeks after the birth. The university must ensure that students do not suffer any disadvantages as a result, e.g. through alternative forms of examination such as homework or prompt catch-up appointments. It is possible to waive maternity protection during your studies. To do so, a written declaration must be submitted to the university.
- In the course catalogue, courses that have a potential risk for pregnant and breastfeeding students are marked with a red triangle in front of the course name. The course description describes the respective risk potential in more detail.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding students should contact their study office to discuss possible individual solutions.
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Re-registration is mandatory to stay enrolled at TU Darmstadt and to partake in exams. Students will only be re-registered after a complete transfer of the semester fee that must also provide the matriculation number as a reference (no further actions are required). You will receive your Student-ID-Card by mail, after the fee has been credited.
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- You can register for examinations and courses via TUCaN.
- You must register all modules via TUCaN. Please note that the modules must be registered in the desired curricular area. Do not register via the course catalogue, as otherwise the credits earned will be booked under ‘additional credits’ and the grades cannot be included in your overall degree programme. You can have the Office of Student Affairs check the registration context of modules after registering for the examination in order to prevent them from being booked under additional credits. It is not possible to change grades after taking the examination.
- Registration for the module does not imply registration for the examination! Registering for a module does not oblige you to take an examination. You can find a detailed video tutorial on how to register for courses on the TU Darmstadt help and FAQ page.
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- On the pages of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering you will find all important semester dates and deadlines.You are strongly advised to adhere to the deadlines.
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In a seminar, students work independently on contributions to a topic and then present their results. In contrast to most exercises and lectures, attendance is generally compulsory in a seminar.
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- The Student Council represents the interests of civil engineering, geodesy and environmental engineering students at TU Darmstadt and is therefore also the point of contact for student matters.
- Any student at the Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering can join the student council.
- You can find out more about the student council and its tasks and offers for students and first-semester students on the Student Council Homepage or on Instagram.
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- The AG PEK (Planning, design and construction workgroup) is responsible for student counseling in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
- You can find more information on subject-specific study counselling and contact options on the AG PEK website.
- Please use the contact form if you have any questions about your studies.
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- Study examinations are completed during the semester. In contrast to technical examinations, they are generally not graded at Dept. 13 and can be repeated unlimited times.
- Depending on the course, study examinations may take the form of examination discussions, presentations, partial examinations, written assignments (homework) or documented practical work. In other cases, it is also sufficient to only attend the course/seminar (attendance).
- The study examination required for each module will be announced at the beginning of the course.
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- Study regulations, or study guidelines, are sets of rules that outline the structure and organization of a degree program at universities. They include essential information such as course content, modules, examination requirements, academic achievements, and standard periods of study. Study regulations aim to provide students with a clear framework and guidance for their studies, ensuring that all necessary conditions for the successful completion of the degree program are met.
- The study regulations for all degree programmes in the department can be found on this website.
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Study requirements are additional requirements or conditions that must be fulfilled in order to successfully complete the degree programme. These may include additional examinations, internships or special achievements that go beyond the regular curriculum. Conditions are often imposed in order to demonstrate specific knowledge or skills that are necessary for the success of the degree programme.
General requirements apply to the degree programmes at Dept. 13:
- English certificate by the end of the 2nd semester
- BI-CE: Recommendation that a language course (C1) is completed by the end of the 3rd semester
- Applications for recognition can be submitted.
Specific requirements, if applicable can be found in your letter of admission.
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At the university you have different possibilities to follow your self-study. There are numerous rooms available for group and individual work. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering also has a study room that can be used for learning:
L5|06 Bauingenieurwesen – Raum 444
Franziska-Braun-Straße 3
64287 Darmstadt
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In times of increasing globalisation, a period of study abroad is a valuable additional qualification. In addition, it is always worthwhile to look outside your own subject area in order to gain as much knowledge and experience as possible during your studies. Studying abroad offers numerous opportunities for this: In addition to new courses and teaching methods, you can get to know a foreign country and its culture, make new friends and improve your language skills.
Whether you decide on a semester abroad, an internship abroad, a research stay at a host university or an international double/dual degree – the university and the department will support you in organising such a study-related stay abroad. For this purpose, there are relationships with numerous universities worldwide within the framework of various programmes.
You can find further information on the subject of “Studying abroad” on the relevant websites of the department and the International Relations Overseas and Europe departments of TU Darmstadt.
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The TU Darmstadt offers numerous options for students with children. You can find all the information you need about studying with children on the Family Service website.
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- Studying with a disability or chronic illness requires a great deal of organisation, time, money, self-confidence and resilience on the part of those affected. Many important questions need to be clarified at an early stage in order to ensure a successful course of study.
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Students can select subject-specific modules totalling 24 CP in this elective area (or in the subject-specific elective area) according to their own interests. The job profiles provided for the choice of subject area can be helpful when selecting the elective subject area by providing orientation and clarifying the career prospects that result from the decision in favour of a particular subject-related compulsory elective area.
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In this elective area, students can choose one of three specialisations (Construction and Environ-mental Measurement Technology, Earth Observation and Positioning or Land Management and Geoinformation) with a total of 21 CP according to their individual interests. The decision for the specialist modules is also made within the framework of a chosen specialisation. The job profiles provided offer support in this regard by offering guidance and highlighting the career prospects that open up by choosing a particular specialisation.
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In the subject-related compulsory elective area, students can choose 2 specialisations from four different specialisations (totalling 2x12 CP) as well as a free choice of subject-related modules totalling 9 CP.
The job profiles provided offer support in this regard by offering guidance and highlighting the career prospects that open up by choosing a particular specialisation.
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In the Subject-related compulsory elective area, you will take modules from a given range of courses offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in order to expand your respective elective area in accordance with your own interests and the future career profile you wish to pursue.
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In the Subject-related elective area, students must select two specialisations (worth 2x18 CP) from four different specialisations as the basis for their personal study plan. Each area consists of compulsory elective modules that provide an insight into the relevant subject area or in which subject-specific knowledge is deepened. Elective modules for specialisation or expansion of the range of topics complete the curriculum.
Students can choose from the following specialisations:
- Engineering hydrology and hydraulic engineering (18 CP)
- Environmental Monitoring (18 CP)
- Spatial planning and resource management (18 CP)
- Water technology and pollutants (18 CP)
In the Subject-related elective area, you can acquire a maximum of 42 CP from a catalogue of modules from all specialisations.
Job profiles can serve as orientation for the choice of research modules.
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Students must choose from three different specialisations (totalling 51 CP) in the elective area.
Students can choose from the following specialisations:
- Construction and Environmental Measurement Technology
- Earth Observation and Positioning
- Land Management and Geoinformation
In the subject-related elective area, you can acquire 30 CP from the catalogues of the modules of all specialisations, the elective modules of all specialisations and the Dept. 13 modules.
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In the elective area, students choose 3 research subjects (basic research modules totalling 36 CP) and one specialization research module (totalling 12 CP).
Students can choose between the following research subjects:
- Research subject Construction, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Transport Facilities (12 CP)
- Research subject Construction Technologies and Management (12 CP)
- Research subject Building Construction and Building Physics (12 CP)
- Research subject Construction Mechanics (12 CP)
- Research subject Geotechnics (12 CP)
- Research subject Water Management (12 CP)
- Research subject Glass Structures & Facade Technology (12 CP)
- Research subject Real Estate Valuation (12 CP)
- Research subject Solid Construction (12 CP)
- Research subject Numerical Methods and Informatics in Civil Engineering(12 CP)
- Research subject Planning, Design and Operation of Transport Facilities (12 CP)
- Research subject Sanitary Engineering (12 CP)
- Research subject Structural Analysis (12 CP)
- Research subject Statics (12 CP)
- Research subject Structural (Health) Monitoring and dynamics (12 CP)
- Research subject Environmental, Spatial and Infrastructure Planning (12 CP)
- Research subject Hydraulic Engineering (12 CP)
- Research subject Materials Technology and Restoration (12 CP)
In the Subject-related compulsory elective area, you can acquire a maximum of 36 CP from a catalogue of modules from all FB 13 modules and the catalogue of all research subjects.
Job profiles can serve as orientation for the choice of research modules.
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Building on the knowledge acquired in the compulsory engineering area, the respective competences and knowledge required for the later subject-specific specialisation are taught in the Bachelor's programme from the fourth semester onwards in the subject-specific compulsory modules. Part of the subject-specific compulsory area is also the bachelor's thesis in the sixth semester.
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According to § 32 of the General Examination Regulations (APB) (opens in new tab), students studying are entitled to an oral supplementary examination (mEP). This is a one-time chance to take a failed second written repeat examination again in the form of an mEP upon request. The service rendered can only be evaluated with the grades “sufficient” (4.0) or “insufficient” (5.0).
A supplementary oral examination can then be applied for,
- if no oral supplementary examination (mEP) has yet been taken or applied for within an examination regulation.
- iIf the application is submitted to the responsible study office within one month after the publication of the examination result in TUCaN. Example: the examination result was announced on 15.05. Thus, the application for the mEP can be submitted to the responsible study office until 15.06 (23:59) (the start of the deadline is the publication date of the second failed retake exam).
A supplementary oral examination cannot be applied for if:
- if the grade “not sufficient” has been given due to unexcused absence, handing in of a blank sheet of paper or an attempt at deception
- if the deadline of one month after announcement of the examination result is not met
- if students of the discontinued diploma and master's degree programs are involved
- if the subject examination has to be taken within the framework of an edition module
- if an oral supplementary examination has already been taken in another degree program, which can be recognized in the compulsory area of the degree program in which the application was submitted
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- Technical examinations are usually graded and are therefore often included in the final grade instead of being graded as ‘’passed‘’ or ‘’failed‘’.
- Examinations of a degree programme are taken within a module. Technical examinations (Fachprüfungen) can be retaken a limited number of times in accordance with Sections 30, 31 and 32 APB TU Darmstadt (opens in new tab). Study examinations (Studienleistungen) can be retaken indefinitely until passed.
- Passed examinations cannot be retaken. Technical examinations (Fachprüfungen) not passed during the first attempt can be retaken twice. Study examinations (Studienleistungen) that are assessed as “insufficient” (grade 5.0) or are considered “not passed” can be retaken indefinitely until passed.
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TUCaN is the central organisation system for studying and teaching at TU Darmstadt. TUCaN can be found on the homepage at www.tucan.tu-darmstadt.de. The TU-ID is required to use TUCaN.
With the help of TUCaN you can
- register for modules, courses and examinations,
- access to course materials,
- check your grades and performance records,
- create the current timetable,
- check if you have received important information from the Office of Student Affairs, as well as general information from TU Darmstadt.
TUCaN help:
Do you have questions about online registration for courses or exam registration?
These FAQ offer a variety of detailed information about the use of TUCaN and the organisation of your studies.
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You must register all modules via TUCaN. Please note that the modules must be registered in the desired curricular area. Do not register via the course catalogue, as otherwise the credits earned will be booked under ‘additional credits’ and the grades cannot be included in your overall degree programme.
You can have the Office of Student Affairs check the registration context of modules after registering for the examination in order to prevent them from being booked under additional credits. It is not possible to change grades after taking the examination.
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If you wish to withdraw from an examination due to sickness, please note the following information. You must submit a certificate of incapacity for work (or medical certificate) to the Office of Student Affairs by the deadline. You can submit this online in order to be excused from a registered examination. (no, because a certificate can also go back further). Please use the online form for excuse. If it is not possible to send the form or you do not receive a confirmation email, please send the certificate with the information requested in the form to the Office for Student Affairs by email immediately.
Deadline for submission: 3 calendar days after the examination date at the latest (§15 para. (2) APB (opens in new tab)).
As of: 24/02/2025
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According to § 15 (1) APB (opens in new tab), withdrawal from an examination is generally possible up to 7 days before the examination date. Withdrawal must be communicated to the responsible study office. The notification should be made electronically via the campus management system (TUCaN).
Example:
- The exam takes place on 22 May.
- Cancellation without giving reasons is therefore generally possible until 14 May at 23:59.
Withdrawal on TUCaN
You must withdraw from the exam in TUCAN under Exams > My exams. Instructions for cancelling exams can be found in the TUCaN online help.
As of: 24/02/2025
