Expertise in Building Products

2.4.2026 | DIT press office (THD-Pressestelle)

News from the European Campus Rottal-Inn (ECRI) at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT). The first two graduates have completed the “Building Products and Processes” program. Bright prospects: While Johanna Einöder (22) works in quality management, Antony George Moonjelly (30) works as a construction manager.

Three and a half years ago, the practice-oriented bachelor’s program in international building product expertise launched in Pfarrkirchen. Now, the first two pioneers have passed their exams on digital construction processes and the development of internationally competitive building products. With their degrees, the successful graduates demonstrate their ability to contribute to the sustainable design of the buildings of the future.

Program director Prof. Dr. Markus Hainthaler expressed his pride at the presentation of the bachelor’s certificates, noting that “our graduates have quickly found permanent jobs.” Indeed, Johanna Einöder from Kastl near Altötting is working at the Lindner Group as a quality management specialist. Fittingly, the German student wrote her bachelor’s thesis on certifications. She found the internship semester particularly productive during her studies. “In Bremerhaven, I was able to combine theory with everyday life on a large construction site and saw why sustainability is important,” said Einöder.

Antony George Moonjelly (30) works as a site manager for the company Porr Industriebau in Passau, where he also lives. The Indian national had already completed his internship at this company – and proved himself. Among his main responsibilities today is ensuring that deadlines are met.

Pioneers of Sustainability

The creator of the program, Prof. Josef Steretzeder, emphasized that the curriculum for “Building Products and Processes” deliberately “views things through the lens of sustainability, the circular economy, and circularity.” There had previously been no program of this kind in the Bavarian higher education landscape.

Dean Prof. Dr. Steckenbauer said: “As the first two graduates, you are true pioneers. This degree is an important step in your careers.” As part of the English-language program, international students are taught intensive, practical German language skills. “These language skills must be at a level that enables students to work in local companies,” explained the dean.

Around 200 students graduate at ECRI every year

In total, the European Campus, one of the eight faculties at DIT, has already surpassed the 1,000-graduate mark in its eleven-year history. Prof. Dr. Steckenbauer describes the average length of study of 7.3 semesters as “a good average, especially since many students work alongside their studies.” All in all, around 200 students graduate each year from the campus in Pfarrkirchen, which has approximately 1,600 students. “And that’s truly impressive,” said the dean.

Bild (DIT/THD/ECRI): At the ceremonial presentation of the bachelor’s certificates: (from left) Dean Prof. Dr. Christian Steckenbauer, Prof. Josef Steretzeder, Prof. Dr. Markus Hainthaler, the successful graduates Johanna Einöder and Antony George Moonjelly, as well as Prof. Dr. Roland Augustin, Elisabeth Müller, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Khoja, and Prof. Dr. Matthias Hümmer.