Industrial Engineering Life Sciences Fulda University of Applied Sciences

The modules of the degree programme are offered in English and German. When you apply for the BSc Industrial Engineering Life Sciences in the application portal, your language skills will be checked, which will determine whether you study only in German (with a C1 certificate or German university entrance qualification), only in English (with a B2 certificate), or will have a free choice to study in either language (both language certificates required).

The complexity of the food industry necessitates training experts with interdisciplinary skills, including solid business expertise in product development, marketing, and innovation, along with proficiency in food technology or industrial biotechnology (e.g. food development, production, preservation). To stay competitive, companies require innovative products that can be scaled up industrially and marketed effectively. The Industrial Engineering Life Sciences study programme at Fulda University of Applied Sciences bridges life sciences and business, preparing graduates for junior management roles in the life sciences sector by providing vital interdisciplinary expertise.

The study programme is international in design. The courses are conducted in English as well as in German. English language proficiency at B2 level or German skills at C1 level are required. In addition, various foreign language courses can be taken.

Due to the interdisciplinary interface skills acquired through the course, future job opportunities for graduates of the Industrial Engineering Life Sciences degree programme can be found not only in production, but above all in corporate development and innovation management, often in close proximity to executive leadership. You will choose a specialisation in either Food Technology or Industrial Biotechnology.

The application deadline is 15 July each academic year.

Get to know us and the Industrial Engineering Life Sciences programme in our online information sessions, which are posted on our website.

Would you like more information, do you have questions, or do you just want to get to know us? Then take part in our online info session and talk to our students.

The Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering Life Sciences is structured in a modular format and commences in the winter semester, with a typical duration of seven semesters, totalling 210 ECTS points. Students generally complete six modules every semester. This interdisciplinary programme equips you with knowledge in both business and life sciences. The life sciences part emphasises optimising products and processes and innovating food products, while the business part concentrates on management of quality, innovation, and marketing.

In the first year of study, you will first learn the necessary scientific, engineering and business basics. The modules from the third semester onwards serve as concrete preparation for the profession. For this purpose, in-depth compulsory modules are offered in the areas of food technology, industrial biotechnology, and engineering as well as management. Please note that you must complete a basic eight-week internship by the beginning of the fourth semester.

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Language training is provided by the university.
You can take part in any language course you choose.

Study periods abroad are not mandatory but are possible through the Erasmus+, Overseas, EUDRES, and Free Mover programmes.

Yes, an internship is integrated into the seventh semester.

Also, before the fourth semester begins, students must complete an industrial internship (minimum of eight weeks).

No tuition fees

A semester contribution of around 360 EUR is charged to cover the cost of student services, the student government, and an administrative fee as well as the "Deutschland semester ticket" (a student bus and rail pass for local and regional public transport all over Germany).

Approx. 900 to 950 EUR per month, including food, rent and health insurance (approx. 120 EUR per month), depending on one's living standard

In order to be eligible for admission to this Bachelor's degree programme at Fulda University, you must have the following:

1. A university entrance qualification ("Hochschulzugangsberechtigung", "HZB") for German universities
2. English language skills or German language skills (see below)

English language skills (B2) or German language skills (C1)

The application deadline is 15 July each academic year.

International students can apply for the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship, which amounts to 300 EUR per month and is usually granted for 12 months. Prerequisites are good results and/or extracurricular activities.

From tutoring jobs and student assistantships at Fulda University to typical student jobs in restaurants, shops, and many other industries in the city of Fulda and its surrounding area, there is a wide range of job opportunities available. Please note that proficiency in German significantly increases employability.

The International Office offers an accommodation service for international students coming directly from abroad. The cost of accommodation amounts to approx. 400 to 500 EUR per month. There are excellent, newly built student residences within walking distance of the university.

For more information on housing, see: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/ueber-fulda/reside-in-fulda.

We organise a networking event once a year, which is attended by a number of companies that meet with students to discuss opportunities for internships and jobs.

We offer an orientation week for our international students: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/international/international-office/ways-to-fulda/service/orientation-week.

Fulda University of Applied Sciences is a practice-oriented university with an international profile and a strong focus on applied research. Fulda University is the first university of applied sciences in Germany with the independent right to confer doctoral degrees. Founded in 1974, the university currently encompasses eight departments with over 60 study programmes and approx. 9,000 students, including over 2,230 international students from more than 90 countries. The university offers a broad spectrum of academic and professional education. Numerous research and development projects are undertaken in cooperation with private business and industry. Fulda University cooperates with more than 100 universities around the world. The number of international programmes is growing continuously. These programmes are partly or entirely taught in English.
At the Bachelor's level, we currently offer six international Bachelor's programmes: Industrial Biotechnology, Industrial Engineering Life Sciences, Social Sciences for Intercultural Relations, Food Technology, Global Health, and International Business & Management. At the Master's level, we offer six programmes: International Management; Intercultural Communication and European Studies; International Food Business and Consumer Studies; Global Software Development; Data Science; and Human Rights Studies in Politics, Law, and Society.

Further programmes designed for international students include the following:

1. Pre-College Fulda, a preparatory year for applicants with and without a higher education entrance qualification for Germany
2. Pre-Study Fulda, a preparatory semester for international applicants that includes German language training
3. Career service for international students and graduates
4. Preparatory intensive German courses
5. German courses (accompanying studies)
6. Support services, e.g. for housing and visa as well as a buddy programme and orientation week
7. International Summer University (ISU), International Winter University (IWU), International Course in Business (ICB), and International Course in Social Work (ICSW)

A historic city founded in 744, Fulda today has a population of 71,000 with approx. 100,000 people living in the region. Fulda's Baroque quarter is one of the most beautiful in Germany and attracts visitors from all over the world. The picturesque Old Town has many cafés, bars, and pubs, with numerous shops and boutiques. The city's cultural life has something to offer for everyone. The high quality of life makes Fulda a great place to live and an ideal place to study. Fulda enjoys ideal public transport connections. One of Europe's principal international airports, Frankfurt International, is just one hour away by car or direct train. Other major cities in Germany, like Berlin, Munich, Cologne, or Hamburg, are within easy reach and only two to three hours away by train. Even famous European capitals like Paris and Brussels are reachable within five hours by train.