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The Faculty of Civil, Water and Soil Engineering at the Suderburg campus can look back on a long tradition of hydraulic engineering and a strong focus on research. In times of dilapidated infrastructure, climate change and digitalisation, our degree programmes are of particular social relevance. We focus on networked and interdisciplinary research and work in order to develop forward-looking solutions. Our lecturers bring their practical experience directly into teaching. Thanks to our network of regional practice partners, we offer students the opportunity to effectively combine theory and practice.

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About the faculty

Think globally. Study locally.

The Faculty of Civil, Water and Soil Engineering at the Suderburg campus is home to the Bachelor's degree programmes in Applied Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering in Practice and Water and Soil Management (Environmental Engineering) as well as the Master's degree programme in Water Management in Global Change.

Our degree programmes are of particular importance for the present and future of society in the areas of digitalisation, water management and sustainability and offer above-average career prospects.

Our degree programme prepares students perfectly for professional life, not only in theory but also in practice. This is why our students complete many practical projects, field work and laboratory internships in one of our excellently equipped laboratories.

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Questions for the Faculty of Building-Water-Soil

  1. Why should I study one of the degree programmes at the Faculty of Civil, Water and Soil Engineering?

    We are proud to be able to offer our students a recognised excellent education. Everyone is welcome to visit us on our campus in the district of Uelzen, directly on the Hamburg - Hanover railway line, and find out more about us and what we have to offer.

    The lecturers come from the field and bring their experience directly into the lectures. The practice-orientated teaching and interdisciplinary projects and research prepare our students optimally for their professional future. Our excellently equipped laboratories and institutes also contribute to this.

    We attach great importance to ensuring that our students are not only well trained in their subject, but also have advanced skills. This is why we offer our students numerous opportunities for personal development with our "key qualifications" programme.

  2. What are my career prospects with a degree in the Faculty's degree programmes?

    Against the backdrop of climate change and climate impact management, as well as the digitalisation of many areas of life, our degree programmes are of particular importance for the present and future of society. Due to the relevance and generally low number of graduates in the engineering degree programmes, the degrees offer above-average career prospects.

  3. Am I sufficiently prepared for a Master's degree at another university?

    We offer a specialised consecutive Master's degree course in environmental engineering and civil engineering with a focus on hydraulic and civil engineering. Our aim is to provide all our graduates with a strong foundation for the labour market or for further Master's programmes, including at other academic institutions, be it a university of applied sciences or a university.

  4. Where can I find further information, e.g. on preliminary courses and accommodation options?

    We have compiled essential information on the Fresher's Info page. Here you will find valuable tips on the following topics:

    • Pre-courses
    • Starting your studies in the summer semester
    • Living close to campus
    • Learning coaching and studying with neurodivergence

Research

We are a research-intensive faculty with a focus on hydraulic engineering, agricultural irrigation and urban water management.

To the research projects of the faculty and the affiliated institutes

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Semester timetable, dates and deadlines

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