Civil Engineering
You will learn about techniques and methods of civil engineering. You can choose to specialise in either structural, environmental or city engineering. The programme gives you knowledge about e.g. aesthetics and safety of construction, and you learn how to plan and control a building process.
You will learn about techniques and methods of civil engineering. You can choose to specialise in either structural, environmental or city engineering.
The programme gives you knowledge about e.g. aesthetics and safety of construction, and you learn how to plan and control a building process.
Name: Civil Engineering
Type: Professional Bachelor's Programme
Duration: 3½ years
European transfer credits: 210 ECTS
Language: English
The programme gives you a basic theoretic knowledge about the techniques and methods of civil engineering. You will learn to plan projects, for example the construction of buildings, roads or sewage treatment plants. You will also gain knowledge about the aesthetics, safety and durability of the constructions.
You will learn to to prepare tenders and contracts and to plan and control the building process. You will also obtain insight into the legal and administrative scope of the area.
You will choose one of these specialisations:
- Structural Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- City Engineering
The 3½ year bachelor programme includes an internship for one semester in a company in Denmark or abroad.
These are some of the themes covered:
- Building design
- Town development
- Structural design
- Construction in rural areas
The final semester you will be writing your bachelor thesis.
Teaching varies between lectures and project group work. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
Civil Engineering can be studied as a:
- 3½-year bachelor programme (210 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
If you choose to complete the bachelor programme, you will graduate with the academic title Bachelor of Civil Engineering.
Educational Institutions
You can study Civil Engineering at VIA University College in Horsens.
Entry Requirements
The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education .
Admission
The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Posted Jan 23, 2009 10:50 AM
