Civil Engineering
Presentation
The Civil Engineering programme at the University of Maribor (Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Architecture – FGPA) provides education in the design, construction, and management of infrastructure and built environment. With a tradition dating back to 1959 and over 600 students annually, FGPA delivers programmes in close cooperation with professional practice and related institutions, following the highest standards of engineering knowledge.
The motto of the faculty is "With knowledge we build the space of our future."
Qualification
Graduates of the 1st-cycle Civil Engineering programme receive the academic title Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (diplomirani inženir gradbeništva / diplomirana inženirka gradbeništva, UN).
Graduates of the 2nd-cycle programme receive the title Master of Science in Civil Engineering (magister inženir gradbeništva). The 2nd-cycle offers two specialisations: Civil Engineering Structures and Construction Management, and Civil Engineering Infrastructure.
Structure and Distribution of Credits
The 1st-cycle Civil Engineering programme lasts 3 years and comprises 180 ECTS credits. The 2nd-cycle (master's) programme lasts 2 years and comprises 120 ECTS credits.
Credits are distributed across compulsory and elective courses covering structural engineering, geotechnics, hydrotechnics, transportation infrastructure, building materials, construction management, and BIM/digital tools.
Courses
1st term
| Code | Name | Year | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16U029 | STEEL STRUCTURES | 3º Year | 1º | 5.00 | Yes | |
| 16U030 | TIMBER STRUCTURES | 3º Year | 1º | 5.00 | Yes | |
| 16U031 | HYDROTECHNICS | 3º Year | 1º | 5.00 | Yes | |
| 16U055 | SPORT | 3º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| 16U063 | BASIS OF STRUCTURAL DESIGN | 2º Year | 1º | 4.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| 16U066 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS | 2º Year | 1º | 4.00 | Yes | |
| 16U073 | TECHNICAL ENGLISH | 3º Year | 1º | 3.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
2nd term
| Code | Name | Year | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|
1st term
| Code | Name | Year | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16U029 | STEEL STRUCTURES | 3º Year | 1º | 5.00 | Yes | |
| 16U030 | TIMBER STRUCTURES | 3º Year | 1º | 5.00 | Yes | |
| 16U031 | HYDROTECHNICS | 3º Year | 1º | 5.00 | Yes | |
| 16U055 | SPORT | 3º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| 16U063 | BASIS OF STRUCTURAL DESIGN | 2º Year | 1º | 4.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| 16U066 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS | 2º Year | 1º | 4.00 | Yes | |
| 16U073 | TECHNICAL ENGLISH | 3º Year | 1º | 3.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
2nd term
| Code | Name | Year | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
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1º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
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2º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16u063 | BASIS OF STRUCTURAL DESIGN | 1º | 4.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| 16u066 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS | 1º | 4.00 | Yes |
3º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16u029 | STEEL STRUCTURES | 1º | 5.00 | Yes | |
| 16u030 | TIMBER STRUCTURES | 1º | 5.00 | Yes | |
| 16u031 | HYDROTECHNICS | 1º | 5.00 | Yes | |
| 16u055 | SPORT | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| 16u073 | TECHNICAL ENGLISH | 1º | 3.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
4º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
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1º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
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2º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16u063 | BASIS OF STRUCTURAL DESIGN | 1º | 4.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| 16u066 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS | 1º | 4.00 | Yes |
3º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16u029 | STEEL STRUCTURES | 1º | 5.00 | Yes | |
| 16u030 | TIMBER STRUCTURES | 1º | 5.00 | Yes | |
| 16u031 | HYDROTECHNICS | 1º | 5.00 | Yes | |
| 16u055 | SPORT | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| 16u073 | TECHNICAL ENGLISH | 1º | 3.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
4º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
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Recognition of Prior Learning
The University of Maribor recognises prior learning in accordance with its Regulations on Knowledge and Skill Recognition. Credits earned abroad through Erasmus+ or other mobility programmes are recognised on the basis of a Learning Agreement, following the Lisbon Recognition Convention and ECTS guidelines. The faculty study commission processes recognition requests within 4 weeks.
Qualification Requirements
To obtain the degree, students must complete all prescribed study obligations (compulsory and elective courses, practical work) totalling the required ECTS credits. The final thesis must be successfully defended before a committee. Students may replace written exams with positively graded midterm tests where available.
Assessment
Grading Scheme
The University of Maribor uses a 10-point grading scale: 10 (Excellent), 9–8 (Very Good), 7 (Good), 6 (Satisfactory), 5 and below (Fail). Grades are also expressed using the ECTS scale (A–F) for international comparability. The minimum passing grade is 6.
Grading Distribution Table
| UM Grade | ECTS Grade | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | A | Excellent |
| 9 | B | Very Good |
| 8 | C | Good |
| 7 | D | Satisfactory |
| 6 | E | Sufficient |
| ≤5 | F/FX | Fail |
Mobility
Civil Engineering students are encouraged to participate in Erasmus+ exchange programmes. The FGPA faculty has established partnerships with engineering faculties across Europe. Students can complete part of their studies abroad with full credit recognition. Incoming students are welcome to attend lectures, laboratory work, and project courses.
Contact: referat.fgpa@um.si | erasmusplus.um.si
Mobility Windows
Mobility windows are recommended in the 2nd and 3rd year of the 1st-cycle programme, and in the 1st year of the 2nd-cycle programme.
Work-based Learning
The Civil Engineering programme includes extensive practical components: laboratory work, field measurements, project exercises, and site visits. Students engage with real engineering problems through course projects and seminars. The programme maintains close cooperation with construction and engineering companies, enabling students to connect with industry during their studies.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Civil Engineering graduates can pursue careers as:
- Structural and construction engineers
- Infrastructure and transportation engineers
- Project and construction managers
- Geotechnical and environmental engineers
- Building information modelling (BIM) specialists
- Consultants in construction and urban planning
- Public sector engineers in infrastructure agencies
- Researchers and academics
Access to Further Studies
Graduates of the 1st-cycle Civil Engineering programme may continue to the 2nd-cycle (master's) Civil Engineering programme or other related master's programmes. Graduates of the 2nd-cycle may apply to the 3rd-cycle (doctoral) study programme in Civil Engineering.