- Duration of study: 4 Semester
- ECTS credit points: 120
- Academic degree:
Diplom-Ingenieurin
orDiplom-Ingenieur
(Dipl.-Ing. or DI), equivalent to the Master of Science (MSc) - Language of instruction: English
The Master's Programme
The programme combines research-led teaching with extensive laboratory and field experience.
In the core modules, you will gain a solid foundation in
- soil and rock mechanics,
- engineering geology and tunnelling,
- hydraulic engineering and water resources,
- and scientific methods.
You can then tailor your studies to your individual interests by choosing from a broad range of specialization modules.
Project work, laboratory classes, field investigations, and your Master's thesis allow you to address current challenges from both research and engineering practice. You will learn how to analyse complex geotechnical and hydraulic problems, develop innovative solutions, and apply advanced methods for engineering design and assessment.
Teaching and research are supported by state-of-the-art laboratories and extensive experimental and research facilities in geotechnical engineering, rock mechanics, tunnelling, and hydraulic engineering.
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Students talk about the Master's programmes in Civil Engineering
Depending on your interests, you specialize in selected specialisation or complementary modules:
- Computational Geotechnics
- Case Studies & Geotechnical Monitoring
- Ground Characterization
- Tunnel Design
- Geotechnical Design - Focus Foundation Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Methods in Hydraulic Engineering
- Integrated River Basin Management
- Integrated Flood Risk Management
- Field Courses, Seminars and Projects
- Dam Construction, Slope Stability and Earthquake Engineering
- Tunnel Technologies
- Data Driven Tunneling
- Structural Engineering
- Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
- Construction Management and Civil Engineering
It is not only the specialist knowledge that you acquire but also the personal contact to teachers that makes this degree stand out. Students are taught in small groups by internationally recognised experts, who ensure that the information is understood. The applicability of the information taught makes it possible for students to start a successful career directly after graduating.
Cooperation with diverse universities, international organisations (ICOLD, ISRM, ISSMFE, ISAHR, ITA, etc.), corporate partners from Germany and abroad ensure that students work and learn while taking part in educational exchanges and research projects, as well as being involved with plants that are currently being planned and built. In addition, more in-depth courses are held by lecturers from the practice.
The excellent networking opportunities that exist with cooperation partners enables us to offer individually supervised master's theses and internships in many of our departments.
Admission
The prerequisite for admission is a completed bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (see curriculum).
Additionally, you need to provide evidence of competence in the English language.
Admission without admission procedure
Graduates of the Bachelor's Programme in Civil Engineering and Construction Management offered at TU Graz as well as students, who have already been admitted to the following Master's programmes offered at TU Graz are eligible for admission without an admission procedure:
- Geotechnical and Hydraulic Engineering
- Civil Engineering Sciences, Infrastructure
- Civil Engineering Sciences and Structural Engineering
- Construction Management, Civil Engineering
Graduates of other programmes offered at TU Graz can apply for admission at the Registrar's Office.
Admission with admission procedure
Graduates of a previous study programme not mentioned above undergo an admission procedure.
Registration for the academic year 2027/28: 15 October to 15 December 2026
You can complete the admission procedure before the end of your bachelor’s studies.
- Admission and deadlines for international students
- Admission and deadlines for Austrian students who are registering to study at TU Graz for the first time
If you have already been admitted to a degree programme at TU Graz, or have studied at TU Graz before, please come to the Registrar's Office in person to complete your admission during the admission period.
Contact study@tugraz.at
Career Prospects
Civil Engineers specialized in geotechnical and hydraulic engineering design and deliver structures and infrastructure that perform safely under demanding ground and hydraulic conditions. The Master's programme prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities in Austria and abroad, from engineering design and construction to infrastructure operation, consulting, and research.
Typical employers include:
- Engineering and consulting firms
- Construction and infrastructure companies
- Tunnelling and specialist foundation engineering companies
- Hydraulic engineering, hydropower, and water management companies
- Public authorities and government agencies
- Environmental, geological, and engineering consulting firms
- Universities and research institutions
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