Top Universities For Masters In Civil Engineering In Canada

According to Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2020, 48 technical universities in Germany are among the best in the world. Of these Universities listed below are the top universities in Germany offering civil engineering programs along with the 

University	QS Rank	Degree offered	Tuition Fees (Euro)
Technical University of Munich	17	MSc in Civil Engineering	No Tuition Fees (230 Semester Fee)
RWTH Aachen University	18	Masters Degree in Civil Engineering	No Tuition Fees (582 Contribution fee)
TU Berlin	24	MSc in Civil Engineering	3,000
University of Stuttgart	42	Masters in Civil Engineering	No tuition fees
Karlsruhe Institute of technology	43	Masters in civil engineering	3,000
Dresden University of Technology	101	Masters in Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies	No Tuition Fees
University of Duisburg-Essen	NA	MSc in Civil Engineering	No tuition fees (626 Semester fee)

MS in Civil Engineering in Germany: Specializations

Some of the specializations available for civil engineering are:

• Transport Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Structural Studies
• Construction and Real Estate Management

MS in Civil Engineers in Germany: Admissions

International applicants who wish to study in Germany can apply through DAAD or Uni-assist application portals. Uni-assist is a forum that reviews your application and most universities demand the application form to be filled up through uni-assist. Another way to apply for German universities is to directly apply through official websites. 

University-Wise Eligibility Criteria

Though an undergraduate degree in relevant fields with an aggregate of at least 65% is mandatory requirements for pursuing most of the master’s program in Germany, some additional requirements must be fulfilled when applying for MS in Civil Engineering in Germany. Scores for exams required to study in Germany are also discussed below:

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University	Eligibility
Technical University of Munich	Aptitude Assessment for Master TOEFL-88 IELTS-6.5
RWTH Aachen University	Ug in a relevant field, GRE required, TestDaf- level 4, IELTS- 5.5
TU Berlin	DSH 2 or DSH 3
University of Stuttgart	TestDaF-LEVEL 4 75% in undergrad
Karlsruhe Institute of technology	Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
Dresden University of Technology	TOEFL- 79 IELTS- 6
University of Duisburg-Essen	75% in UG IELTS- 6 TOEFL-79

Documents Required for Pursuing MS in Civil Engineering in Germany

• Copy of your valid passport
• Official Transcripts (certificates of previous education)
• Language certificates
• Letter of motivation
• A valid Hochschulzugangsberechtigung or higher education entrance qualification. 
• If your school-leaving certificate is not enough, you will have to take a

Feststellungsprüfung – a qualification assessment examination in Germany.

After you have successfully completed your application, you will receive an Offer Letter from the university stating the details of the course you have applied for and been selected for. Apply for your student visa just after receiving your offer letter.

German Student Visa

In order to stay and study masters in Germany for 2 years, you need to apply for the German student visa (Visum Zu Studienzwecken). The visa processing takes around 25days, so it is advisable to apply for your visa at least 3 months prior to your arrival in the country. The visa fee is 75 EUR.

The student visa checklist is given below:

• A cover letter
• A valid passport
• 2 recent photographs
• Letter of acceptance from the university
• Transcripts of academic record (past academic certificates)
• Language Proficiency Test certificates.
• Proof of valid private or public health insurance.
• Proof of financial capacity to study in Germany (87,00 EUR per year)

Along with your student visa, you would also need to apply for a German Resident Permit which is valid for 2 years. You will have to register with the local Alien Registration Office (Bürgeramt or Einwohnermeldeamt).

Cost of Studying MS in Civil Engineering in Germany

The cost of living in Germany for an international student is around a minimum of 850 EUR. There are Pre-Arrival costs and living costs. The various costs have been tabulated below: 

Pre Arrival Cost

These are the costs that you would have to incur before moving to Germany to pursue your studies. Expenses like visa fees, application fees, exams fees, etc some of these are discussed below:

Type of expense	Cost in EUR
Program Application Fees	130
German Student Visa Application Fees	75
Health Insurance	81-162
IELTS Fees	171
TOEFL Fees	225
Air Fare	405

Tuition Fees for MS in Civil Engineering in Germany

The tuition fees for studying Germany is very low in comparison to other popular study destinations. Given below is a graphical image comparing the costs of study along with the living cost in various universities. 

Cost of Living in Germany

You can expect a living cost of around 850 EUR per month when studying in Germany. The particulars and the estimated cost for each is tabulated below:

Specifications	Monthly Cost in EUR
Rent and utilities	323
Food and Drink	168
Travel Cost	94
Phone, Internet, TV	31
Leisure, entertainment	61

MS in Civil Engineering in Germany With

Studying abroad, in general, is capable of burning a hole in an international student’s pocket. Though the cost of studying in Germany is comparatively lower than in other countries, international students are offered various scholarships to study in Germany. Some of the scholarships you can consider are:

Scholarship	Organization/university	Award
German Scholarship	University of Stuttgart	300 EUR per month
RWTH International Academy Women in Engineering Scholarship	RWTH Aachen university	Tuition Fees between 18,000 EUR to 22,000 EUR
Deutschlandstipendium	Dresden University of Technology	300 EUR/semester for two semesters.
Surplace Funding for Master Degree Programme	TU Berlin	2500 EUR for tuition fees A monthly subvention of 500 EUR.
Heinrich Böll Foundation: Student Scholarship	Heinrich Böll Foundation	1126 EUR
UDE scholarship	University of Duisburg-Essen	300 EUR/month for an entire academic year
Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship	Friedrich Ebert Foundation	18,936 EUR
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship	University of Stuttgart	750 EUR

Job Perspective for a MS in Civil Engineering in Germany

Post completion of masters, international applicants looking for jobs in Germany are required to have German proficiency. This is majorly as companies prioritize the people knowing the language well to work in their on-site projects. However, some of the job roles which you can apply for are discussed below along with the average salaries. 

Jobs	Average Annual Salary (Eur)	Jobs	Average Annual Salary (Eur)
Construction Engineer	50,000	Quantity Surveyor	68,316
Nuclear Engineer	60,428	Building Control Surveyor	27,000
Water Resource Engineer	35,375	Geotechnical Engineer	52,571
Structural Engineer	43,006	Design Engineer	50,567
Site Engineer	40,735	Contract Civil Engineer	40,735

Some of the top recruiting companies you can expect to get in are given in the graphical image below:

The average monthly salary of a civil engineer in Germany is 10,100 EUR. The salaries range from 4,630 EUR to 16,000 EUR. The experience level is also an important factor influencing the salaries of civil engineers. According to salary explorer, on average, a person’s salary doubles by the time he crosses the 10years experience mark.

A civil engineer with a bachelor’s degree earns around 6,100 EUR/month. While with a master’s degree it can be around 11,800 EUR/month which is almost 93% more. In 2019, there was an 11% increment every 17months for civil engineers in Germany. The revenue for the civil engineering industry is projected to grow by 14% by 2023. This suggests that MS in civil engineering in Germany is a lucrative program.