BEng Business Engineering Logistics (BEL-E) Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences

All courses are conducted in English.

To be prepared for the internship in Germany, non-German-speaking students must acquire a basic level of German during the course of their academic studies. To facilitate this, there are German language classes that are available.

The degree programme in Business Engineering Logistics provides you with all necessary skills to face future challenges such as digitalisation, sustainability, and internationalisation. Exciting course contents are:

• Economics (occupational science & work safety, quality, environmental & energy management, sustainability, human resources management & leadership)
• Informatics (database & big data, data analytics & basics of artificial intelligence)
• Logistics (logistics systems, material flow engineering, system planning & project management, warehouse management & simulation)

This will be completed by the specific content of your chosen specialisation in economics or engineering.

Specialisation

• Economics & Innovations: The specialisation in economics includes an insight into the areas of operations management, supply chain management and logistics controlling in the third and fourth semesters and the very practice-oriented course on innovation projects in the sixth semester.

• Engineering & Artificial Intelligence: The specialisation in engineering offers interesting insights into automation and control engineering of the future in the third and fourth semesters as well as our cool AI lab in the sixth semester.

Winter Semester:

Lectures: Middle of September to the end of January (including one week of holidays from 24 December to 6 January)
Exams: three weeks in February

Summer Semester:

Lectures: Middle of March to the end of June (including one week of holidays after Pentecost)
Exams: three weeks in July

15 July for the following winter semester

Applicants with international certificates must first get their certificates recognised by the Center for International Students.

Your application can only be considered if all required documents (including the certification of the Center for International Students) reach Heilbronn University of Applied Science by the application deadline (15 July for the winter semester).

In the state of Baden-Württemberg, international students who are not nationals of a European Union (EU) state or the European Economic Area (EEA) are required to pay tuition fees of 1,500 EUR per semester.

Tuition fee waivers will be granted automatically to students from the EU and EEA, i.e. no tuition fees apply.

First and second semesters:

Basics

• Business Administration
• Applied Business and Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Mechanics
• Electrical Engineering
• CAD Construction
• Informatics
• Logistics Systems
• Physics for Logistics
• Business and Logistics, English & Scientific Writing

Third and fourth semesters:

Specialised knowledge

• Logistics System Planning & Project Management
• Material Flow Engineering
• Company Organisation for Engineers
• Quality, Environmental & Energy Management
• Production Systems and Ergonomics & Work Safety
• Database Systems & Big Data
• Data Analytics and Basics of Artificial Intelligence
• Methods and Process Modelling
• Business Law & Ethics
• Statistics

Specialisation Economics

• Logistics Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management & Logistics Controlling

Specialisation Engineering

• Automation Engineering
• Control Engineering

Fifth semester (internship semester):

Practical experience

• Supervised internship
• Colloquium on the internship semester
• Studying abroad if interested

Sixth and seventh semesters:

Management skills and Bachelor's thesis

• Human Resources Management & Leadership
• Warehouse Management Systems & Simulation
• Informatics for Logistics Applications
• General Studies
• Research paper
• Bachelor's thesis
• Colloquium for the Bachelor's thesis

Specialisation in Economics

• Innovation projects
• Compulsory elective courses

Specialisation in Engineering

• AI lab
• Compulsory elective courses

Students are encouraged to spend a semester abroad during their study programme. Heilbronn University of Applied Science has a worldwide network of partner universities.

Students have the option to study for a double degree from one of Heilbronn University's partner universities.

An internship is required in your fifth semester. Our university is located in an area with lots of leading companies like Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, Bosch, Würth, Kärcher, etc.

1,500 EUR

In the state of Baden-Württemberg, international students who are not nationals of a European Union (EU) state or the European Economic Area (EEA) are required to pay tuition fees of 1,500 EUR per semester.

Tuition fee waivers will be granted automatically to students from the EU and EEA, i.e. no tuition fees apply.

159 EUR per semester

The cost of living for a student is about 800 EUR to 1,000 EUR per month.

• Advanced technical college entrance qualification or
• General higher education entrance qualification
• Applicants who do not hold a German higher education entrance qualification (a German high school certificate) must get their respective international certificates recognised by the Studienkolleg – Center for International Students. Starting the recognition process as early as possible to prevent delays is highly advised. Find more details here: https://www.htwg-konstanz.de/en/academics/center-for-international-students-konstanz/recognition-of-certificates/procedure/.
• All applicants must complete the application process via the respective application portals. Find more details here: https://www.hs-heilbronn.de/en/bachelor-application.

The application can only be considered if all required documents (including the certification of the Center for International Students or an equivalent institution like uni-assist) reach Heilbronn University of Applied Science by the application deadline (15 July for the winter semester). Please note that this is the cut-off period.

English language proficiency must be proven by the TOEFL test with at least 550 points (paper-based version) or 213 points (computer-based version) or 79 points (internet-based version), unless the student is a native speaker.

In particular, the following are recognised as equivalent: 

• Cambridge Certificate (Certificate of Advanced English [CAE]) with a minimum grade of C (passed) or
• TOEIC test with at least 730 points or
• IELTS test level 6.0, Oxford Test of English with a total score of at least 120 and level B2 in all modules or
• a continuous stay of at least one year in an English-speaking country, proven by studies at an English-speaking university, employment references or similar certificates

German: At the time of application, there is no German language proficiency requirement. But students must provide a proof of their German language DSH-1 (or equivalent) level at the end of the fourth semester.

15 July for the following winter semester

Applicants with international certificates must first get their certificates recognised by the Center for International Students.

Your application can only be considered if all required documents (including the certification of the Center for International Students) reach Heilbronn University of Applied Science by the application deadline (15 July for the winter semester).

There are various scholarships that provide financial aid:

• Deutschlandstipendium
• Scholarships exclusively for students of Heilbronn University

For more information, see: https://www.hs-heilbronn.de/en/scholarships.

The Office of Student Services has set up a job database for part-time jobs.

The job portal of the Career Service of Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences will provide you with information about current job vacancies, internships, student jobs, and final thesis jobs. For more information, click here.

There are several halls of residence in Heilbronn, and the Office of Student Services of Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences offers a special database for finding accommodation. This database will provide you with a list of commission-free rooms available on the private housing market. For more information, click here.

The International Career Service assists international students at Heilbronn University in launching their careers in Germany. We provide assistance in navigating the German job market and support in the application process, whether for internships, part-time positions, or career entry after completing your studies. For more information, see: https://www.hs-heilbronn.de/en/international-career-service.

The International Student Support Service assists international degree-seeking students at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences.

Services for international students:

• Pre-arrival support
• Advice on handling administrative formalities after arrival
• Individual assistance with personal questions
• Advice on other suitable programmes and services on campus

Contact: international-student-support@hs-heilbronn.de

For more information, see: https://www.hs-heilbronn.de/en/international-student-support.

Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences offers study programmes in engineering, business, and informatics and is located in one of Germany’s leading economic and commercial regions. It is close to metropolitan cities and cultural centres such as Stuttgart, Mannheim, and Heidelberg. Known for its commitment to teaching, learning, and research, the university has campuses located across the Neckar region in Heilbronn, Künzelsau, and Schwäbisch Hall. Heilbronn University is very well connected and linked to over 220 reputable international universities all around the world, so students can also gain intercultural experience while, at the same time, improving their language skills.

The university has campuses located in Heilbronn, Künzelsau, and Schwäbisch Hall.

Heilbronn

With over 130,000 inhabitants, Heilbronn is a fascinating city and great for student life. It boasts a long and intriguing history and has evolved into an exciting, lively city with a diverse cultural scene. The city pulsates with activity, offering a large number of cafés, beer gardens, and pubs. For active students, numerous sports clubs, public parks, and the banks of the Neckar River provide ample opportunities for jogging, walking, cycling, inline skating, and more.

Künzelsau

Künzelsau is situated in a region with established hidden champions, global players, and leading companies in global markets. In this diverse landscape, you will find numerous recreational activities and cultural events.

Schwäbisch Hall

Schwäbisch Hall is a city known for its family-friendly environment, medieval flair, high quality of life and work, and an arts and culture programme with importance beyond the region. It is a hospitable and cosmopolitan city where tradition and innovation blend excellently.