International Engineering Kempten University of Applied Sciences

• All modules are offered in English.
• German as a foreign language for everyone without German level B1
• Individual elective modules can be taken in German.

This interdisciplinary degree programme in International Engineering (IE) offers you the chance to combine first-class technical training with a global perspective. Besides turning into a highly sought-after expert in your specialist field, you will also work on your own personal development – at the same time as constructing a valuable international network that will open doors to you all over the world.

Arriving in Kempten and starting to study

• We offer all international students arriving in Kempten a two-week induction programme. The induction programme starts in mid-September, and the actual semester starts on 1 October.

• Hybrid lectures are possible at the beginning of the programme (first six weeks).

31 August for the following winter semester

500 EUR service fees each semester for non-EU citizens

The International Engineering (IE) degree programme offers you the flexibility to discover different specialisations and career paths without having to commit yourself early on. The curriculum combines the fundamentals of engineering with the international aspects of engineering practice and optimally prepares you for the demands of a globalised working world.

You will be taught in English right from the start. In the fifth semester, you will complete an internship semester – either in Germany or abroad – to gain valuable professional experience.

The didactic concept of the degree programme is based on project-oriented learning. In group projects, you put the course content of each semester into practice and deepen your knowledge.

• Basic study programme (first + second semester): In the orientation phase, you will learn the basics of the STEM subjects as well as essential content with an international focus.
• Advanced programme (third + fourth semester): You will expand your specialised knowledge and learn how to apply it in practical projects.
• Practical semester (fifth semester): During this work-related semester, you will gain practical experience in an engineering-specific activity and prepare yourself specifically for starting your career.
• Specialisation phase (sixth + seventh semester): You will choose specialisations that correspond to your personal interests and professional goals. This will allow you to design your individual study path.

The degree programme concludes with a Bachelor's thesis.

International modules are offered

• Intercultural Competence
• International Management
• Intercultural Self-Competence and Team Competence
• International Project
• Language Track (German or elective courses)

As part of your degree programme, you will have the opportunity to spend at least one semester abroad, during which you will earn credits. This can also be your internship semester.

The internship takes place in the fifth semester. During this work-related semester, you will gain practical experience in an engineering-specific activity and prepare yourself specifically for your career entry.

500 EUR

500 EUR service fees each semester for non-EU citizens

102 EUR semester fee (subject to change) each semester covering the 72 EUR membership fee for the student union and 30 EUR for your public transport pass

Students should reckon with approximately 700 to 800 EUR per month for living costs and expenses in Kempten.

German university entrance qualification

• German A1 (CEFR) at the end of the first semester
• English B1 (CEFR)

31 August for the following winter semester

No

• Good with German language knowledge
• Without German language knowledge possibilities are limited.

Large number of private student residences, partially from "sozialer Wohnungsbau", i.e. social housing, government-subsidised

Information is here: https://www.hs-kempten.de/en/studienbeginn/living-in-kempten.

https://www.hs-kempten.de/en/centre-for-general-elective-studies-and-languages/careers-service

Orientation weeks are offered prior to the start of the semester, and participation is recommended.

Kempten University combines high-quality education with an attractive environment. Modern lecture halls, laboratories and the computer centre provide state-of-the-art equipment and technology. All facilities, including lecture halls, the library and the canteen are centrally located on the campus.

The core strength of our application-focused studies lies in wide-ranging collaborations with business and industry. Our network of more than 110 partner universities all over the world enables students to complete certain parts of their programme abroad.

With its location in the Alps and its proximity to the booming Munich area, Kempten Professional School is a special place offering a unique combination of professional and personal development as well as a multitude of career opportunities in one of the most admired natural environments of the world.