Civil Engineering (master's)

The German speaking Master's degree program "Civil Engineering" is aimed at graduates of a relevant bachelor's program as well as at beginners from related bachelor's programs. The aim of the course is to prepare students to take on leadership responsibilities in the construction industry. Depending on the area of specialisation, students are increasingly taught advanced economic and organisational skills or constructive and construction culture skills. The course design is characterised by a high degree of practical relevance and aims at a quick career entry. Students can choose between two specialisation options:

The specialisation in design and construction deals with design and modelling as well as with the calculation and planning of load-bearing structures in structural and infrastructure engineering. The inclusion of the design in the education is the basis of the engineer's (structural engineer) participation in the design process of the structures.
The specialisation Project Management focuses on the construction and organisational aspects of civil engineering. Here, management skills are taught that are closely linked to the fields of law, economics and construction operations. An important supplement is the teaching of social skills such as leadership responsibility and employee management.
The essential contact to the economy is particularly promoted through cooperative project work in the 3rd semester. Here students have the opportunity to work on their assignments in and with a cooperating company for a period of at least 5 weeks. For those who want to devote themselves to research topics instead, the construction laboratory is open to them: Scientific questions can be dealt with there, also within cooperative research projects, with professional support. Further offers to students include participation in conferences, symposia and external specialist lectures - the course encourages students to independently establish a network of specialist experts during their studies.

German skills are required (minimum level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR).

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TECH Scholarship for Master's students from Europe, South America, Mexico

Country of origin / nationality: European continent, South America, Mexico*)

Destination country: Austria

Subject area: Engineering, IT, Civil Engineering

Type of funding: grant for the first year of study in the target country

Funding: other institutions

Target group: Graduates (Bachelor graduates, high potentials)

Funding providers: Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, associations and other institutions

Contingent: Four scholarships for the fall semester 2026/27 starting from 1 October 2026

Grant: EUR 8,400.00 for the first year of study (1st and 2nd semester) per scholarship

Submission deadline: 15.5.2026

The scholarship includes:  

• 1^st and 2^nd semester: Monthly scholarship of EUR 700.00   
• 3^rd and 4^th semester: Part-time employment (maximum 20 hours per week) in one of the partner companies or the research department of CUAS (depending on availability)   
• German language course free of charge (German for Beginners, Language Immersion Course) at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in order to enhance chances for a successful career entry.  

Requirements/Criteria:  

• Excellent Bachelor's degree 
• No residence in Austria at the time of application 
• No Austrian Citizenship 
• Nationality according to the country list*) 
• Admission to one of the Master´s programs according to the list**)  
• Only for bachelor’s degreegraduates who have not yet obtained a master’s degree 
• Full payment of tuition fees including ÖH-contribution (payment possible from mid-January 2026 at the earliest) 

Modalities & Application:  

Eligible applications will be reviewed and suitable candidates who fulfill the above listed criteria will receive an Email with a link in order to apply for the TECH scholarship.

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Appointment

Application mode:
online

Application time:
15.10. - For applicants from outside Europe: 15.05.

Appointment for the admissions process:
ongoing

Admission procedure:
Interview

Start of studies:
October

Study information days:
Master Session Online: 21.11.2022 from 4-6 p.m. • Study counselling: ongoing

Tuition fee:
363,36 Euro + ÖH Austrian Students Union Fee (about € 20,-, annual adjustment) per semester

Internship:
no