An international group of university students collaborating on the "European Construction Masters" study programme met at the Giessen -Friedberg University of Applied Sciences for their annual meeting. The consortium comprises universities from Spain, Denmark, England, Italy, Portugal, and Germany.
At theDean Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Moosecker of the Civil Engineering Department welcomed the guests and provided them with introductory information about the university. Prof. Dr. Joaquin Diaz then presented the Department 's study programmes and research spectrum to the group. At the suggestion of its partner universities in Spain and Denmark, the Giessen -Friedberg University of Applied Sciences has been integrated into the network that jointly offers this European Master's programme since 2005.
This one-year programme is aimed at individuals who have completed a degree in civil engineering, possess good English skills, and wish to pursue further qualifications across borders. The curriculum includes two teaching phases in Spain at the Universidad de Cantabria in Santander and at Vitus Bering University in Horsens, Denmark. A research semester can be completed at any of the European partner universities.
The international character of the study programme is further enhanced by the active exchange of academics between the participating universities. Professors from different countries offer intensive courses in Santander and Horsens. During the annual meeting at the University of Applied Sciences, it was agreed, among other things, that Prof. Diaz, who teaches building informatics in Giessen , will teach at the University of Santander in November. Diaz stated that the profile of the integrated architecture and civil engineering programme in Giessen complements the content of the master's programme very well.
The Department of Civil Engineering sees its participation in the network as an opportunity to accelerate the internationalization of its teaching and research. Preparations are currently underway to convert its study programmes to the international Bachelor's and Master's degrees.