Industrial Engineering (BEng), full-time Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden (OTH)

• Mandatory modules are taught 100% in English.
• Language classes (German and possibly other languages as well) are held in the respective language.
• In the sixth and seventh semesters, students may choose up to four elective courses from a catalogue of English-taught modules. However, students are free to select some modules from other study programmes that are held in German.

Are innovation and management, Industry X.0, the Internet of Things and digitalisation topics that interest you? Would you like to know how they are interrelated and how they can be applied in industry?

Is your answer "yes" to both questions? Then study Industrial Engineering at the OTH Amberg-Weiden!

The Bachelor's degree programme, aligning with the German qualification framework for industrial engineering, includes technical and business components as well as interdisciplinary modules.

The degree programme will qualify you globally as a sought-after, all-round talent for industry.

In the engineering section of the programme, you will learn the fundamentals of such subjects like mathematics or CAD, as well as advanced topics such as robotics or automation. The management part concentrates on business management skills as they are used in the industrial sector, like business process management or marketing and sales. You will acquire valuable interdisciplinary language skills but also deal with overarching disciplines such as logistics or software development.

Commencing from the sixth semester, you can choose your own modules from a wide-ranging catalogue of elective courses and thus determine your own specialisation. Whether you want to dig deeper into management or you would prefer to become an automation expert, the choice is yours!

In the study programme, you will have a balance of engineering, management and interdisciplinary modules:

• Engineering 31%
• Management 21%
• Interdisciplinary 17%

Study and examination periods are typically from 1 October to 14 February (winter semester) and 15 March to 31 July (summer semester).

Winter semester application period
For the winter semester starting 1 October, you can apply from 15 April until 15 July.

Summer semester application period
For the summer semester starting 15 March, you can apply from 1 November until 15 January.

Semesters One to Four

Engineering

• Mathematics I+II
• Technical Mechanics
• Mechanical Development
• Production Technology
• Physics
• Industrial Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Materials Engineering

Management

• Business Administration
• Accounting and Finance
• Business Process Management
• Project Management and Agile Methods
• Marketing and Sales
• Private Commercial Law

Interdisciplinary

• German I-IV
• Informatics
• Intercultural Communication
• Statistics
• Object-oriented Coding
• Logistics

Semester Five

Practical semester in the industry

Semesters Six and Seven

• Four Engineering Elective Courses
• Product Management
• Three Management Elective Courses
• Three Interdisciplinary Elective Courses
• Bachelor's Thesis

The lectures are a healthy mix of seminars, workshops and labs in an interactive format. Further, the following practical activities enrich the lectures:

• Excursions to international companies (e.g. Siemens)
• Conduction of labs (e.g. automation or communication)
• Involvement in new labs like the SAP-based Smart Factory
• Workshops based on questions and challenges from industrial companies
• Expert presentations from industry

An internship with a duration of at least 20 weeks (full-time employment) in a company/institution preferably in Germany or abroad is integrated in the study programme (in the fifth semester).

Students with German as a foreign language are expected to complete this in a German company. They will also have the opportunity to acquire sufficient command of the German language beforehand.

The department staff supports the students in finding internships. The university also has a large network of partner companies and offers additional support through its career service office.

No tuition fees

Study service fees of 500 EUR per semester + student union fee of 87 EUR per semester

For details, please consult this link: https://www.oth-aw.de/en/international/paths-to-oth-amberg-weiden/study-service-fees-for-international-students/.

The cost of living varies from approx. 750 EUR to 900 EUR in total.

Accommodation costs are not very high in the region where the OTH Amberg-Weiden is located compared to e.g. Munich.

Applicants from outside the European Union need to have their school leaving certificate, diploma or degree verified by an independent organisation (e.g. uni-assist) before applying to the university.

Only for Indian students: The APS certificate is mandatory before uni-assist will provide you with your "Vorprüfungsdokumentation/VPD".

More information on the general applications process can also be found here.

Basis admission requirements for the programme:

• University entrance qualification (evaluated and confirmed by uni-assist "VPD")
• English language skills at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages 
• German level A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

English language skills at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: ALTE (Level 3), UNIcert® II, Cambridge English (First/FCE), TOEFL (min. 72), IELTS (5.0 or better), PTE Academic (min. 59) or TOEIC (min. 785)

German level A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
(This is required upon entering the study programme! This means you can apply without proof of A2 level knowledge of German, but you must provide it before the first day of your first semester.)

Why is this required? A special feature of the programme is that non-native German speaking students will acquire sufficient language skills in German to be able to enter the German labour market at the beginning of the practical study semester and be able to complete the third study section partly in German with an appropriate choice of specialisation modules.

The programme integrates practical applications in our laboratories, state-of-the-art machinery and equipment (e.g. collaborative robotics, driverless transportation system, VR, etc.) and the most commonly used programming languages and software (e.g. customised SAP ERP system, BI) in as many courses as possible. An extensive digital library is available. Moodle serves as a learning platform. Access to all aspects mentioned is free of charge to students.

Winter semester application period
For the winter semester starting 1 October, you can apply from 15 April until 15 July.

Summer semester application period
For the summer semester starting 15 March, you can apply from 1 November until 15 January.

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In and around Weiden, there are several internationally operating companies that regularly offer internships and working student activities. They will be happy to welcome you!

There are student dormitories as well as private apartments or rooms available in and around Weiden.

Student dorms are located within walking distance of the campus. The apartments have a small kitchen unit and a bathroom with a shower. The dorms offer a recreation room and a laundry room. All of them have special apartments for disabled students and for students with children.

Please note that there is only a limited number of rooms available in the dorms. You need to apply separately for a room in the student dorms. There might be a waiting list.

"Fischerberg” student dorm in Weiden (60 places)
Rent: 347 EUR to 370 EUR (including advance payment of running costs), deposit: 380 EUR

“Am Postkeller” student dorm in Weiden (105 places)
Rent: 379-399 EUR (including advance payment of running costs), deposit: 470 EUR

If you do not directly get a room in the student dormitory, please check for other possible accommodations in and around Weiden. See the following link for more information.

For the career advisory service, please contact the Study and Career Service.

International Student Club

Please visit the Welcome Centre on campus in Weiden to find out about all other general services for international students or the study programme coordinator within your department.

To get a first impression of what our university has to offer, please take a look at our short OTH Amberg-Weiden Image Film!

Portfolio and departments

OTH Amberg-Weiden is a university with a very unique and international profile. About 42% of all students studying at our university are international students. The university offers around 50 study programmes in four departments (Industrial Engineering and Healthcare, Weiden Business School, Mechanical Engineering / Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering / Media / Computer Sciences), which all reflect current developments in engineering and the economy.

The university cultivates a unique model of co-operations and partnerships with companies, guaranteeing a direct transfer of knowledge and experience between teaching and practice, science and the economy.

Study Programmes

The university offers programmes taught in German and English. To learn more about our programmes, take a look at the following website on our study programmes.

Services

OTH Amberg-Weiden places strong emphasis on service. A staff-to-student ratio of 1:40 ensures excellent conditions for students. Discussions during lectures, small groups and close contact between students and staff are simply taken for granted. The Student Office (Admission Office), Study and Career Service and International Office of the university are in close contact with applicants and students. The Student Office is responsible for the application and admission procedures.

Research

The OTH Amberg-Weiden is firmly rooted in the region of the Upper Palatinate, working in close collaboration with renowned regional, national and international businesses, which in turn benefit from the OTH’s expertise and innovative strength. The university has very close relationships with more than 30 member companies of the PartnerCircle, a close network of the most renowned companies in the region.

Key benefits

• Small student groups
• Low tuition fees
• State-of-the-art infrastructure
• 24/7/365 library
• Fast and easy contact with lecturers
• Close linking of theory and practice
• Top business contacts for optimal career opportunities during and after your studies (PartnerCircle)
• Contact with many partner universities worldwide
• Favourable rental prices and living costs in comparison to other German cities
• Varied sports and activities indoors and outdoors

Weiden and Amberg with their centuries-old history offer plenty of culture, sports and culinary events. Highlights like old city celebrations, Christmas markets, sporting events, traditional Bavarian festivities, art or music festivals amongst others will make you feel at home soon.

Just see for yourself!

Weiden image film
Amberg image film