Automotive Systems Esslingen University of Applied Sciences

The courses are taught entirely in English.

A German language course, starting with an intensive course that is available at different levels, is offered at the beginning of the programme in September. Students also have the opportunity to learn various other languages.

The aim of the MEng ASM:

The Esslingen Master of Engineering reflects the needs of globally oriented companies. The programmes are designed for students who wish to become highly-qualified engineers in the field of automotive systems for the development of feedback control systems and software intensive systems.

To this end, the course is given in close conjunction with local industry, emphasising practical experience.

In addition, students are given the chance to work on networked projects in multicultural teams.

The Master of Engineering programme in Automotive Systems (ASM) started in 2008 and is offered every year. It has been re-structured in 2023 with a stronger focus on systems and software (ASM 2.0). Therefore, two majors are offered:

• Aim of the "Vehicle Systems" major:
  Graduates will have the chance to work in the field of development and testing of innovative automotive functions for steering, suspension, and powertrain to improve ride and handling, stability, driveability, and fuel economisation.
• Aim of the "Automotive IT" major:
  Graduates will have the chance to work in the field of development and testing of innovative car communication systems and of safe software, robotics and autonomous driving.

A Master's degree can be earned after the usual study period of three semesters (one and a half years). The language of instruction is English. The aim of this course of study is to reach a specialised, professional level in one of the following two fields: vehicle systems or automotive IT.

In order to facilitate more exchange with German students, two courses in the second semester (Powertrain/VS and V2X/IT) are interlinked with the German Automotive Master's programme.

The winter semester starts on 1 September.

31 March for the following winter semester

No tuition fees for EU applicants

The Esslingen "Master of Engineering in Automotive Systems" (ASM) programme aims to provide students with a specialised professional qualification in sophisticated automotive systems. Students have to choose one of the two modules: Vehicle Systems or Automotive IT. Cross-cultural, interdisciplinary student projects add a practical component to the lectures. Through these projects, students are given the opportunity to share not only their specialised knowledge but also their cultural backgrounds in real-life working scenarios.

First semester – foundations:

• System Design (Model-Based System, Engineering, Software Engineering)
• Simulation and Control (System Simulation, State Machines, Advanced Controller Design, Microcontroller)
• Mathematics (Statistics, Numerical Differential Equations, Statistics)

Additional supplementary courses according to educational background (assigned by the academic director according to the academic background of the student; students with Automotive Engineering background could be assigned to the IT Fundamentals class in the first semester):

• Vehicle Systems Fundamentals
• IT Fundamentals

Second semester – advanced courses/modules (for all modules: Autonomous Systems, Team Project, Global Engineering / Project Management / International Negotiations)

"Vehicle Systems" major:

• Ride and Handling
• Suspension Modelling
• Propulsion Systems

 "Automotive IT" major:

• Autonomous Communications (Communication Systems, Vehicle to X)
• Usability and Dependability (Mobile Robotics, Man-Machine Interactions (MMI), Safety and Security)

Third semester – Master's thesis: In their final theses, students demonstrate the full extent of their scientific and practical engineering knowledge of a specific subject. Master's theses can be executed individually or in a team, either at the university or, preferably, within a company. The duration is six months, and it includes training in soft skills.

ASM module handbook

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1,500 EUR

No tuition fees for EU applicants

190 EUR per semester

In addition to the study fees and in order to cover personal expenses during the study programme in Esslingen, we recommend that participants budget around 992 EUR per month for accommodation (approx. 340 to 420 EUR), health insurance, books, excursions, and other expenses. For a residence permit, the amount of 992 EUR per month (17,856 EUR for 18 months) is required.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, other Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent)
• two confidential letters of recommendation
• letter of motivation
• English language test (Please see our website for details.)
• Online application
• The APS is required for applicants whose first degree is from PR China, Vietnam and India.

English
One of the following tests is required:

• international TOEFL score of at least 530 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 71 Internet-based (our code: 1680)
• an academic IELTS score of at least 6.0
• OPT test 75 points
• Cambridge Certificate (CAE or CPE)

We do not accept the institutional TOEFL. Native English speakers and applicants who completed their undergraduate degrees in English (certification from university) are exempt from the English language test. Applicants from India do not need to submit proof of English language proficiency.

Proficiency in German is very important for students not only to manage everyday life but also to write the Master's thesis and apply for a job in industry. Without a good knowledge of German, it is almost impossible to find a good position in Germany. Therefore, all students should arrive in Germany in September with basic knowledge (A1) of German. To meet this prerequisite, beginners must take German language courses in their home countries. At the end of the second semester, proof of German language skills at level A2 must be provided.

31 March for the following winter semester

The "Deutschlandstipendium" supports a limited number of new or advanced students of excellent academic and professional promise. For more information, see:

https://www.hs-esslingen.de/en/study/advice-support/praxis-beruf-karriere/job-search-contacts-to-companies/deutschlandstipendium-german-scholarships

Company scholarships are also a possibility, and interested students should contact the respective company directly for further information.

Students can apply for part-time jobs in the automotive industry around Esslingen. We recommend not to work more than eight to ten hours a week. From time to time, jobs are available in the labs of the University of Applied Sciences of Esslingen.

Most of our students live in modern single apartments with a bathroom/toilet and modern facilities located in student residences. There are student dormitories in the immediate vicinity of City Campus or Hilltop Campus in Esslingen. A room in the dormitory is guaranteed for one year. The monthly cost is between 360 EUR and 420 EUR per month.

For more information: https://www.hs-esslingen.de/en/international/coming-to-esslingen-uas/international-masters-programmes-graduate-school/general-information-about-studying-and-living-in-esslingen

Career services are available at the University of Applied Sciences of Esslingen:
https://www.hs-esslingen.de/en/study/advice-support/praxis-beruf-karriere/careers-orientation

The University of Applied Sciences Esslingen, with its focuses on engineering studies, business studies, and social sciences, covers a wide range of subjects. In October 2006, two historical universities were merged: the former "Königliche Bauwerkschule, Abteilung Maschinenbau" (Royal School of Construction, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering), which had been relocated to Esslingen from Stuttgart in 1914, and the "Soziale Frauenschule des Schwäbischen Frauenvereins" (Social Women's School of the Swabian Women's Association), founded in 1917. Both schools were elevated to the status of University of Applied Sciences in 1972.

Currently, more than 6,000 students are enrolled in the university's six faculties and are divided between three campuses: the city centre campus lies in the heart of Esslingen; the hilltop campus is located on a hill overlooking the city; and the Goeppingen campus is situated 32 km away from Esslingen.

As a lively university, the University of Applied Sciences Esslingen is continually adapting to meet the demands of current practice in all its fields of work. Because of this, the business studies and industry-oriented degree programmes foster intensive contact with many important companies in south-western Germany and make use of a network that has been continually extended over the last 50 years. In the densely populated region of Baden-Württemberg, there are also a large number of state-run and independent providers of health and social care. For the degree programmes in health and social care and care sciences at the university, they offer excellent and extensively-used opportunities for cooperative work in the areas of training, study, and research.

The central philosophy of the University of Applied Sciences Esslingen is to offer degree programmes that are practice-based but also oriented towards the future. Manageable student numbers enable intensive study and cooperative relationships between staff and students. Practical semesters, project work, group work, and scientific degree theses with a practical orientation are all aimed towards successfully preparing the students for an academically sound, professional career.

Its excellent reputation and the quality of the scientifically and professionally grounded training have ensured that the University of Applied Sciences Esslingen is regularly placed among the top universities in various university ranking schemes.

The University of Applied Sciences Esslingen endeavours to provide favourable work and study conditions for young parents. In an audit carried out by the "Beruf- und Familie GmbH" (a non-profit organisation concerned with promoting family-oriented personnel and student policies), the university was certified as a "family-friendly university".

The Graduate School was founded in 1999. International Master's programmes are organised here. A comprehensive service for students from all parts of the world is guaranteed by the Graduate School.

A history of culture and technology

The history of Esslingen dates back to the year 777, when the town was first mentioned in an official document. Esslingen developed into an important market town and in the 13th century was officially recognised by the Holy Roman Empire as a "Free City of the Empire". In the Middle Ages, the great trade route from Holland to Venice crossed the Neckar River at Esslingen and proved a source of great wealth for the medieval town. Consequently, Esslingen developed into a major trade centre and was especially famous for its wine. A walk through the heart of the old town, one of the best-preserved of its kind in Germany, bears witness to Esslingen's 1,200-year history.

Esslingen is, however, more than just a romantic old town set in the middle of the vineyards of the Neckar Valley. Around 1830, it was the most industrialised city in the kingdom of Württemberg, and to this day, Esslingen has remained a major centre for all kinds of engineering and engineering-related industries. The region around Esslingen is home to some of the most famous corporations in the world of business. This mixture of industry, trade, and culture is what gives Esslingen its special flair and forms the atmosphere in which the University of Applied Sciences has flourished.