Industrial Engineering Albstadt-Sigmaringen University

Teaching language:

First until fourth semester: German
Fifth until seventh semester: English

Participants can choose to write their Bachelor's theses in English.

The Bachelor's BSc Industrial Engineering (IE) is an innovative study programme combining the fields of business, technology and IT.

Industrial engineers have a high flexibility, broad knowledge and universal applicability in companies which are the reason for a success story that has lasted for decades.

This degree course teaches the basic skills needed for the job in seven semesters. It offers two different specialisations that students can choose between the fourth and seventh semester:

• Digital Production
• Green Energy and Mobility

Industrial engineers work in numerous positions that are concerned with the optimisation of complex processes, systems or organisations by developing, improving and implementing integrated systems of people, money, knowledge, information and equipment. With the combination of specialised knowledge and skills in the mathematical, engineering and business sciences, industrial engineers ensure the effective flow of processes, systems and operations.

Typical jobs and fields of employment are related to the design, development and optimisation of production and manufacturing processes, i.e. shop floor control or inventory management. Consulting and project management related occupations are also career opportunities. Other possibilities are logistics and supply chain management or quality management. Apart from administration and management related jobs, quite a few graduates decide to become self-employed and start their own businesses as entrepreneurs or engage themselves as intrapreneurs, pushing forward innovation and fostering business development.

• You can study full-time (the regular duration is seven semester) or part-time.
• You can study in person or online.

Application possible from the beginning of May for the winter semester and from the beginning of November for the summer semester!

No tuition fees for German and EU students.
Non-EU citizens are charged 1,500 EUR per semester.

There are no tuition fees for students of exchange programmes and students of Erasmus programmes.

The lectures in the fifth, sixth and seventh semesters are in English.

The Industrial Engineering degree programme offers lectures, seminars, labs, practical projects, etc.

Semester 1: mathematics I, practical technology course, computer science fundamentals, digital technologies, general business administration, foreign language

Semester 2: mathematics II, materials engineering, technical mechanics, data analytics, cost and activity accounting, digital marketing

Semester 3: fundamentals in physics, enterprise resource planning, automotive technology, supply chain management, artificial intelligence, digital transformation

Semester 4: in-depth compulsory elective courses in block I, innovation and quality management, human resource management and ethics

Semester 5:  project management, integrated practical semester/internship semester

Semester 6: in-depth compulsory elective courses in block II, business intelligence, customer and competition management, technical sales

Semester 7: in-depth compulsory elective courses in block III (practical project), Bachelor's thesis

Students can spend a semester at one of over 30 partner universities worldwide.

The BSc Industrial Engineering students can complete their integrated internship semester (fifth semester) at a company abroad/worldwide.

Varied

No tuition fees for German and EU students.
Non-EU citizens are charged 1,500 EUR per semester.

There are no tuition fees for students of exchange programmes and students of Erasmus programmes.

Semester fee 2025: approx. 180 EUR

Estimated costs per month:

• rent: 290 to 330 EUR (depending on the type of room)
• food: 200 to 300 EUR
• health insurance: 130 to 150 EUR
• leisure and travel: depends on your own budget

https://www.hs-albsig-international.de//application

German: documented B2 level
English: documented B2 level

When you are enrolled at a higher education institution abroad, you can also join the programme starting in the fifth semester. In this case, you do not need to proof any German language skills.

Technical equipment: PC, headset, camera, Internet connection
Programme: Teams
Platform: ILIAS

Application possible from the beginning of May for the winter semester and from the beginning of November for the summer semester!

Scholarships:

• "Deutschlandstipendium"
• university-wide scholarships
• nationwide scholarships

Find more about the listed scholarships at:
https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/im-studium/stipendien
https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/im-studium/stipendien/stipendien-hochschulweit.

Part time jobs are offered in university‘s career centre.

A lot of minor qualification jobs can be found in the closer area for the first semesters.

A lot of advanced jobs for engineering students can be found directly in Albstadt or in an area up to 50 km radius in local high tech companies.

And there is the possibility to work as a student assistant at Albstadt-Sigmaringen University.

Finding accommodation in Albstadt is generally pretty relaxed. There are student halls of residence and private rooms and apartments to rent.

Find more information on house hunting / finding accommodation in Albstadt: https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/vor-dem-studium/wohnungssuche.

https://www.hs-albsig.de/hochschule/organisation/career-center/career-center-fuer-studierende/

There are assistance and support services for first-year students with numerous different offers:

• Preliminary courses (prep courses)
• Mentoring
• Support in mathematics
• Kickstart semester: more time in the foundation course
• Studying with family responsibilities
• Study reflection – "Feel Good"

Find more about support services here: https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/studieninteressierte/infos-fuer-studieninteressierte/.

Please contact Ines Cepa for further information and questions (cepa@hs-albsig.de).