Civil Engineering MSc
Master's Program
Would you like to plan challenging construction projects, develop innovative designs, and take on leadership roles in the construction industry? If so, the Master’s degree program in Civil Engineering offers you the ideal opportunity to deepen your professional and personal skills in a targeted manner.
During the program, you’ll expand your knowledge of structural design, construction project management, and sustainable building, and develop solutions for the complex challenges of modern construction projects. In doing so, you’ll combine technical expertise with business acumen, digital methods, and hands-on project work. Artificial intelligence (AI) and modern planning tools will help you design, optimize, and implement structures more efficiently.
Thanks to the high proportion of project work, close collaboration with companies, and courses in the construction lab, you’ll tackle real-world problems from the construction industry even while you’re still a student. At the same time, you can tailor your degree to your career goals by choosing from three specialization tracks.
With a master’s degree, you’ll be qualified for responsible technical and leadership roles in planning, design, construction management, project management, or research–and you’ll actively help shape the future of construction.
33% Project Work – Apply Knowledge Directly
Practical experience is at the heart of the master's program. About one-third of the coursework consists of projects in which you tackle real-world challenges and directly apply theory to professional practice.
Three Specializations for Your Career Path
Tailor your degree program to your interests: Choose between Design and Construction, Planning and Execution, or Construction Process Management, and specialize specifically in your future career field.
Combining Practice, Research, and AI
In the construction lab, in real-world labs, on field trips, and in collaborative projects, you’ll work on current issues in construction practice. At the same time, you’ll use modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently advance the development of structures and planning processes.
Develop solutions for the construction industry of tomorrow.
Deepen your knowledge of civil engineering, specialize in your areas of interest, and design innovative construction projects using state-of-the-art technology, digital methods, and sustainable concepts.
Special features of the program
In the Master’s degree program in Civil Engineering, you will not only deepen your technical expertise but also develop the skills needed for challenging tasks in planning, design, and construction project management. Practical experience, research, and modern technologies will guide you throughout the entire program and optimally prepare you for leadership roles in the construction industry.
Finding the Right Balance Between Study and Work
The master’s program is deliberately designed to allow time for practical work experience. One free day per week and blended learning formats allow you to gain professional experience while studying and apply what you’ve learned directly to real-world projects. This way, you benefit from an ideal combination of in-depth academic study and professional practice.
Gain Hands-On Experience—in the Lab and on the Construction Site
In this master’s program, “practical experience” means much more than just project work. You’ll work in the construction lab and in real-world labs on existing structures, gain experience on construction sites, and gain exciting insights into state-of-the-art construction methods and technologies during field trips to companies such as DOKA or STRABAG.
Thinking and Planning in an Interdisciplinary Manner
Complex construction projects are the result of teamwork. That’s why you’ll collaborate with students from the architecture and sustainable real estate management programs on interdisciplinary projects and learn how to successfully balance technical, design, and economic requirements.
Studying in German or English
The master’s degree program in Civil Engineering is offered both in German and entirely in English as “Civil Engineering.” With the English-language specialization in Construction Process Management, international students, and the opportunity to spend a semester abroad, you’ll gain valuable experience for a career in an international work environment.
Details about the program
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Level of qualification
Master
ECTS credits
120
Tuition fees*
€ 363.36 / Semester
ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee
€ 26.20 / Semester
Qualification awarded
Master of Science
Duration of study
4 Semester
Language of instruction
English
CU Campus
Spittal
Level of qualification
Master
ECTS credits
120
Tuition fees*
€ 363.36 / Semester
ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee
€ 26.20 / Semester
Qualification awarded
- Diplom-Ingenieur für technisch-wissenschaftliche Berufe
- Diplom-Ingenieurin für technisch-wissenschaftliche Berufe
Duration of study
4 Semester
Language of instruction
German
CU Campus
Spittal
Dates Info Box
Winterterm 2026
Period I: 01.11.-15.03.2026
Period II: 16.03.-15.05.2026
Period III: 16.05.-15.07.2026
Period IV: 16.07.-30.09.2026*
Due to lengthy visa processes, applications from Africa, the Middle East and South, East, and Southeast Asia only in Period I.
*We reserve the right to close this period it early!
The semester starts in October - we only offer intake in winterterm!
The start of lectures can be found in the individual timetable which is available after enrollment.
Monday – Friday full-time and partly on Saturdays
An overview on our upcoming events can be found here.
You are interested in a personal (online) study consultation or would like to receive more information on the degree program? Click on the buttons below this checkbox to learn more.
Language of Instruction: English (min B2)
Application essentials:
More information on the application process, admission requirements, necessary documents and deadlines can be found here.
Winterterm 2026
Period I: 01.11.-15.03.26
Period II: 16.03.-15.05.26
Period III: 16.05.-15.07.26
Period IV: 16.07.-30.09.26*
Due to lengthy visa processes, applications from Africa, the Middle East and South, East, and Southeast Asia only in Period I.
*We reserve the right to close this period early.
The semester starts in October - we only offer intake in winterterm!
The start of lectures can be found in the individual timetable which is available after enrollment.
Monday – Friday full-time and partly on Saturdays
An overview on our upcoming events can be found here.
You are interested in a personal (online) study consultation or would like to receive more information on the degree program? Click on the buttons below this checkbox to learn more.
Language of Instruction: German (min B2)
Application essentials:
More information on the application process, admission requirements, necessary documents and deadlines can be found here.
* Tuition for non-EU/EEA citizens: €500 + €26.20 ÖH fee (per semester)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Master’s Degree Program in
“Civil Engineering”
Are there scholarships available for master's degree programs?
Yes. Various financial aid options are available to students, including the TECH Scholarship, the Ernst Mach Scholarship, scholarships from the Association for the Promotion of CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, and the merit-based scholarship from the Federal Ministry.
What career opportunities will this master's degree open up for me?
With a master’s degree, you’ll be qualified for specialized and leadership roles in planning, design, construction management, project management, or research. In addition, the program provides a solid foundation for the master builder or civil engineer certification exams, as well as for pursuing a doctoral degree.
What role does artificial intelligence play in university?
Artificial intelligence is an integral part of teaching and research. You will learn to apply AI in design and semester projects and to make targeted use of modern technologies for the planning, optimization, and further development of structures.
Insights into the Program
Students, graduates, and faculty members share firsthand accounts of the civil engineering degree program, daily student life, and their experiences at CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences.
Book an online information session
During the online information sessions, the program directors or academic directors provide detailed information about the program. Topics include course content, internships, admission requirements, and potential career prospects.
Prof. Martin Schneider, Ph.D., DI
Dean of Faculty Built Environment
+43 5 90 500 5111
m.schneider(at)cuas.at
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Nadine Jaunig
Administration
+43 (0)5 90500-5106
n.jaunig(at)cuas.at
Johanna Sophie Walder
Administration
+43 (0)5 90500-5107
j.walder(at)cuas.at
On Foot
From the Spittal-Millstätter See train station, you can reach the campus in about 15 minutes on foot (1.2 km). The route takes you along Bahnhofstraße, past the city park and Porcia Castle, across the main square, and through the archway toward Villacher Straße.
By public transportation
The campus is accessible from the Spittal-Millstätter See train station via bus lines 11, 120, or 180 to the “Spittal/Drau Zentrum” stop, or by bus line 12 to the “Spittal an der Drau Mittelschule” stop, followed by a walk of about 7 minutes.
By car
Coming from the north, take the Spittal Nord/Millstätter See exit on the A10 Tauern Autobahn and drive along the B98 Millstätter Straße and B99 Katschberg Straße toward Spittal Zentrum.
Coming from the south or east, take the Spittal-Ost exit on the A10 Tauern Autobahn and follow the B100 Drautal Bundesstraße toward Spittal Zentrum.
If you’re coming from the west, you can reach the campus via the B100 Drautal Bundesstraße toward the city center.
The campus is located on Villacher Straße, right next to the Lieser Bridge.
By Air
There are several airports in the area:
- Klagenfurt: approx. 1 hour drive
- Ljubljana (Slovenia): approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes by car
- Graz: approx. 2-hour drive
- Salzburg: approx. 2-hour drive
- Trieste and Venice (Italy): approx. 3 hours’ drive
- Vienna: approx. 4-hour drive
- Munich: approx. 4-hour drive
The onward journey to the Spittal campus is then by train, bus, taxi, or car.