Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering is a 14.9.2026 Masters program taught at FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Studienmodus Vollzeit (Umfang 3 Semester), Teilzeit (Umfang 5 Semester)) options.

The Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (MSE – Civil Engineering) trains students to handle complex questions in civil engineering. Students deepen knowledge in a chosen basic discipline such as structural design, geotechnics, or traffic route construction. The program includes four specialisation directions: structural engineering, geotechnics, water engineering and water management, and traffic planning and transport systems.

The degree totals 90 ECTS and is organised into three main parts: central modules (30 ECTS), a specialisation phase (30 ECTS), and a master’s thesis (30 ECTS). Teaching is in person at FHNW Campus Muttenz. The study mode can be full-time in three semesters or part-time in five semesters. The specialisation phase includes two specialisation projects, the master’s thesis, and participation in additional seminars and events. At part-time, an additional job in an engineering office or at the Institute of Civil Engineering is possible.

The minimum requirements for admission in Civil Engineering at FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz as pre-requiste for admission in Civil Engineering.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

The Master’s degree is designed as a consecutive program to the Bachelor’s studies in civil engineering (Bauingenieurwesen). It builds on the bachelor’s basic curriculum and is aimed primarily at applicants with a Bachelorabschluss in civil engineering (Bauingenieurwesen).

Please check detail of study units at https://www.fhnw.ch/de/architektur-bau-geomatik/studium/angebot/studiengaenge/master-in-civil-engineering

• Project leader in construction companies and engineering offices
• Specialist
• Leadership role in construction-related work

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