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6 Best Civil Engineering Bachelor's Universities in Germany

The best German universities offering Bachelor's Civil Engineering, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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JM Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz logo

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University

DE #25 QS World #501 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1477
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UD University of Duisburg-Essen logo

University of Duisburg-Essen

Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #35 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1972
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OV Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg logo

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt · Public University

DE #43 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1993
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TH Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt logo

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

Ingolstadt, Bavaria · University of Applied Sciences

DE #69 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1994
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DI Deggendorf Institute of Technology logo

Deggendorf Institute of Technology

Deggendorf, Bavaria · University of Applied Sciences

DE #70 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1994

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Bachelor's Civil Engineering?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, University of Duisburg-Essen, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering cost in Germany?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities charge no tuition fees in most states (only a semester contribution of roughly €150–€400), while private universities and some Baden-Württemberg programmes do charge. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Civil Engineering in Germany?

Yes. Germany has over 2,000 English-taught programmes open to international students, who apply for a national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission after receiving their letter of admission.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Civil Engineering at Bachelor's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Civil Engineering at Bachelor's level, with accredited programs taught in English at public flagships, private research universities and specialist institutes. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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