CIVIL ENGINEERING – FIRST-CYCLE STUDIES

Studia Budownictwa w woj. Śląskim, Katowice

The admission process for studies conducted in English for the winter semester of the 2026/2027 academic year will start on 28 April 2026.

Field of study	Education level	Fees for EU countries per semester	Fees for non-EU countries per semester
Civil Engineering in English	Bachelor's degree length: 4 years (8 semesters)	1 000 €/sem.	1 200 €/sem.

EDUCATION LEVEL: first-cycle studies

OBTAINED PROFESSIONAL TITLE: inżynier (BSc in Civil Engineering)

EDUCATION PROFILE: practical

FORM OF STUDIES:

full-time studies - classes are held from Monday to Friday.
part-time studies - classes are held on weekends and occasionally on Friday afternoons (with the use of distance learning methods).

For both full-time and part-time programs, classes take place on campus in university teaching facilities, including lecture halls, classrooms, and laboratories. The curriculum also includes selected courses delivered using distance learning methods and techniques. These classes are included in the timetable and are conducted in a synchronous format via the university’s educational platform.

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Civil Engineering is one of the most rapidly developing fields in technical education. The program prepares specialists to manage the construction of various types of civil engineering structures, participate in the design of public utility, industrial, and transportation buildings, organize the production of construction components, and supervise building works. Throughout the course of study, strong emphasis is placed on understanding the civil engineering standards and regulations in force across the European Union.

The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to meet the high demands placed on modern engineers. Students become familiar with the materials and technologies used in civil engineering. They learn about basic building materials and their resistance properties, measuring instruments, principles of technical drawing, and legal regulations governing the design of roads, bridges, and buildings.

MAJORS OFFERED

Residential Construction
Transport Construction
Sustainable Construction

RECOMMENDED PREDISPOSITIONS TO COMMENCE STUDIES

The first-cycle program is aimed at individuals with mathematical and analytical thinking skills and a strong interest in technology and construction. Recommended qualities also include spatial awareness, precision, responsibility, teamwork, stress resistance, and the ability to work under challenging conditions.

SELECTED GENERAL EDUCATION SUBJECTS

Mathematics
Physics
Geometry and Technical Drawing
Theoretical Mechanics
Construction Materials
Ergonomics and Occupational Health and Safety in Civil Engineering
Strength of Materials
Geometry and Engineering Graphics
General Civil Engineering
Geodesy
Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Mechanics
Basics of Construction Design
Computer Graphics (AutoCAD)
Geographical Information Systems
Construction Technology and Organization
Estimating and Cost Calculation of Construction Works
Investment Process Management
Renovation of Post-Industrial Infrastructure
Civil Engineering Management

SELECTED MAJOR-RELATED SUBJECTS

Major: Residential Construction

BIM Technology in Civil Engineering
Technical Requirements in Civil Engineering
Building Technical Installations
Building Durability and Maintenance
Construction Assembly and Joining Techniques
Basics of Pre-fabricated Structure Design
Civil Engineering Structures in Mining Areas
Structural Fire Protection
Renovation of Civil Engineering Structures

Major: Transport Construction

Logistics and Management in Transport
Roads, Streets, and Intersections
Railroads
Basics of Bridge Construction
Design and Construction of Road Engineering Structures
Architecture and Urban Planning of Transport Networks
Engineering and Road Traffic Control
Sustainable Transport
Transport Network Design
Computer Systems in Transport Construction

Major: Sustainable Construction

Basics of Sustainable Construction
Integrated Design in Civil Engineering
Fundamentals of Heating Technology
Renewable Energy Sources
Water Management in Sustainable Construction
Energy Management in Civil Engineering
Heat Pump Systems
Intelligent Buildings
Energy Storage Systems in Civil Engineering
RES Installations
Contemporary Concepts of Sustainable Urban Development

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS

The goal of the professional internship is to allow students to apply the theoretical knowledge gained during the course of study in a practical setting. The internship is mandatory and forms an integral part of the curriculum, supplementing the educational process.

Internship duration: 6 months (960 hours) during the 7th semester.

GRADUATE PROFILE

Upon graduation, the student is awarded the title of Engineer and possesses the theoretical and practical preparation necessary for the construction of residential, communal, industrial, and transport structures. Graduates are also capable of designing basic civil engineering structures and elements, organizing construction processes and technology, managing teams and construction enterprises. Additionally, they have knowledge of construction material production and selection, the application of modern construction materials, computer-based tools, and up-to-date technologies used in the engineering profession.