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International Master's Programme Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies
(ACCESS) • Technische Universität Dresden • Dresden

Degree CONTACT
Master of Science
Technische Universität Dresden
Fakultät Bauingenieurwesen
Course language(s)
English Prof Dr Ing habil Michael Kaliske
August-Bebel-Straße 30
01219 Dresden
Admission semester
Winter semester only Tel. +49 (0) 3 51-46 33 23 36

Beginning E-mail [mailto:access@mailbox.tu-dresden.de] »

Winter semester, 1 October
Course website [https://tu-
dresden.de/bu/bauingenieurwesen/studium/access]
Programme duration
»
Four semesters (three semesters with lectures and one
semester for the Master's thesis)

Submit application to
Application deadline Technische Universität Dresden
31 May for the following winter semester uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Course content Germany

ACCESS seeks to facilitate the development of a

strong knowledge base in the field of computational
mechanics and structural analysis, working
collaboratively with advanced civil engineering design.
Technical innovations for challenging engineering tasks
rely heavily on numerical simulation tools. Therefore,
the goal of this programme is to provide the skills for
understanding, modelling and analysing these
approaches in the broader context of application and
design by focusing on: state-of-the-art computational
mechanics, current numerical structural analysis,
research in structural modelling and analysis, current
developments in civil engineering design, and
advanced construction methods.

Educational organisation
The course of study has a modular structure. The
content of the individual modules is imparted,
consolidated and treated in-depth in lectures,
exercises, seminars, tutorials and projects and has to
be accompanied by self-study. Self-study is supported
by mentoring.
The course is divided into two parts: The first part lasts
three semesters, totalling 90 credit points. It consists of
eight mandatory modules, including the project work
eight mandatory modules, including the project work
with the project seminar, and seven modules selected
out of 13 elective modules. The second part of the
Master's programme consists of producing a Master's
thesis including a colloquium in the fourth semester.
For the Master's thesis including colloquium 30 credit
points are granted.

Semester one:
Mandatory modules:
Building Materials
Continuum Mechanics, Tensor Calculus
Energy Methods, Finite Element Method
Numerical Methods
Mentoring Study Competence

Semester two:
Mentoring Methodological Competence
and seven modules to be selected from the following
13:
Design of Concrete Structures
Design of Masonry Structures
Timber and Lightweight Structures
Structural Use of Glass
Computational Methods for Reinforced Concrete
Computational Building Physics
Multiscale Mechanics
Computational Dynamics
Modelling and Simulation in Pavement Engineering
Cable-Stayed Bridges
Safety Concepts
BIM-based Virtual Engineering Lab
Constitutive Modelling of Soils

Semester three:
Application of Computational Methods in
Engineering
project work

Semester four:
Master's thesis and colloquium

Study abroad unit(s)

None

Internships
None

Forms of assessment
Examinations are in the form of written examinations
and other written papers, project work, oral
examinations, seminar presentations and/or other
examinations. Written examinations based on a
multiple-choice procedure are generally excluded.

ECTS credits
120
Diploma supplement
Yes

Course objectives
The non-consecutive Master's study programme
Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering
Structural Studies offers further education in the field of
advanced computer-aided methods concerning
modelling, analysis, retrofitting and design of structures
especially in the field of civil engineering. It aims at a
definite internationality of teaching staff and students. It
is therefore held in English. Inclusion of partners from
home and abroad is the declared intention of this
course while the sole responsibility remains with the
organising university boards of this Master's study
programme.
Teaching of modern concepts and methods offers the
graduate a broad field of application in all areas of
engineering in which structures and field problems for
solids and fluids in the widest sense are to be dealt
with.

Tuition fees
There are no tuition fees at TU Dresden.

Enrolment fees
The enrolment fee is currently about 260 EUR per
semester and includes a semester ticket, which entitles
students to use public transport in and around Dresden
and regional trains within the federal state of Saxony.
Additionally, it offers benefits (e.g. price reductions) for
many cultural and leisure activities in Dresden.

Costs of living
The cost of living varies according to personal needs
and preferences. However, about 700 EUR per month
represents an average budget for a student in
Dresden, including expenses for accommodation, food,
items of everyday life, and insurance.
(This figure is relatively low compared to other big
German cities.)

Job opportunities
In order to top up their budget, some students may
want to look for temporary work in Dresden. If so,
different regulations apply for students from EU
member states, countries of the European Economic
Area (EEA) and Switzerland, and students from outside
the European Union and the EEA area. Please bear in
mind that a temporary job is not easy to find. In
addition, restrictions on the duration of employment
may apply.

Language requirements
English certificate: IELTS (Level 6.0) or TOEFL (79
English certificate: IELTS (Level 6.0) or TOEFL (79
points internet-based)

Academic requirements
University degree in engineering with above-average
marks
good knowledge of mathematics and mechanics

Where to apply
Technische Universität Dresden
uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany

Arrival support
The university provides counselling via e-mail and
personal appointments regarding all matters related to
arriving and living in Dresden, guided campus tours
and welcome receptions where new students are
invited to meet other students and professors.
For PhD students and researchers, the Welcome
Center also provides additional support services
concerning VISA issues, finding suitable
accommodation etc.

Services and support for

international students
TU Dresden International Office offers a tutor network
that helps new international students to organise their
studies. All international first semester students are
invited to an introduction day at the beginning of their
first semester where they will also meet their tutors.
Furthermore, the International Office's cultural office
and various student initiatives provide a plethora of
social and cultural activities each semester (guided city
tours, trips in the region and to other cities in Germany
or neighbouring countries, language tandems, buddy
programmes etc.).

Accommodation
It is quite easy to find accommodation in Dresden.
Accommodation is available either via the
Studentenwerk Dresden or on the private market. Rent
for a single room in a student residence is approx. 250
EUR.
Private housing can be found online. We recommend
moving into a hall of residence at the beginning of your
stay in Dresden and later find a place on the private
market or in a shared apartment, known in German as
a "Wohngemeinschaft".

Course website
https://tu-
dresden.de/bu/bauingenieurwesen/studium/access [htt
ps://tu-
dresden.de/bu/bauingenieurwesen/studium/access]
About the university
TU Dresden is among the top universities in Germany
and Europe; strong in research, it offers first-rate
programmes with an overwhelming diversity, with close
ties to culture, industry and society. As a modern full-
status university with five schools (14 faculties), it
offers a wide academic range of programmes. TU
Dresden is the largest university in Saxony and among
the five biggest universities in Germany. It enjoys an
outstanding national and international reputation for
research in natural and engineering sciences.
One of the most prominent characteristics of TU
Dresden is its dynamic development - a process that
has been going on for years and will continue into the
future. As a "synergetic university", TU Dresden closely
cooperates with external research institutions as well
as cultural, industrial, and social organisations.
Students also benefit from interdisciplinary
collaboration with a focus on practical outcomes.
Teaching and research follow the principle of involving
both students and graduates into current research
early on.
Since 15 June 2012, TU Dresden has been officially
acknowledged as one of eleven Excellence
Universities in Germany by the Federal Excellence
Initiative.

Total number of students

35,000

Total percentage of
international students
14 %

About the city

Dresden, the capital of Saxony and home to more than
530,000 inhabitants, is located on the Elbe River and
renowned for its baroque architecture, opera, concert
halls, theatres, museums, and art galleries.
Besides offering excellent cultural activities and a
vibrant student scene, the city is surrounded by a
beautiful and diverse countryside (e.g. Saxon
Switzerland national park), which offers a plenitude of
opportunities for hiking, biking, mountain climbing,
swimming, and skiing.
Moreover, relatively low living costs make Dresden
especially student-friendly. Students can enjoy a great
variety of pubs and cafés. Dresden is one of the
greenest cities in Europe, providing excellent
conditions for healthy living and outdoor activities.