Automation Technology and Industrial Internet of Things (BSc Electrical Engineering) Technische Hochschule Mannheim

The language of instruction is English for the first two semesters. Classes are conducted in German from the third semester onward. 

Studies start at the beginning of September before the first semester with a three-week language, culture and orientation programme. In the following semesters, language instruction is an integral part of the degree programme. In addition, all-day language classes in three-week sessions take place during the semester breaks.

• The international Bachelor's programme Automation and Industrial Internet of Things (BSc Electrical Engineering /EEB) at Technische Hochschule Mannheim guarantees significant practical relevance. 
• You can expect a multifaceted degree that combines electrical engineering, instrumentation, sensors and programming. 
• You are going to do a lot of hands-on labs and projects, with close links to local companies in Germany.

Automation and IoT is about developing new production sites that meet customer needs in a flexible way and that are safe in the case of failure. You will learn that connectivity via Internet as well as data security are vital.

Industry 4.0 and IoT are important topics in automation technology. Development in these areas is fast and it is important for German companies to maintain a leading position.

You can expect classes with:

• a lot of practical activity
• state-of-the-art laboratories
• individual support and small teaching groups
• close contact with local industrial partners
• interesting content, future-oriented projects and a lot of fun.

Career fields and opportunities:

• Graduates of electrical engineering are highly sought after. Electrical engineers are irreplaceable in important areas such as mobility, sustainable use of our resources, intelligent networks, and secure production systems. 
• Future careers varied, such as project management in technical development, production, and also in sales. Many follow a career in management. 
• You do not have to make a decision about which area you will specialise in. You will have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with a number of companies and fields of work.

Upon completion of this degree, you will be well prepared for the job market and can work as an engineer in future technical areas. Both the pay and the career outlook are good.

Our students will participate in a multilateral course of studies. This programme includes the fields of:

• electrical engineering
• computer science 
• measuring and control technology

Course details and structure can be found at: https://www.ete.hs-mannheim.de/electricalengineering-automation/description.html.

• This international programme starts at the beginning of September with a welcome meeting and a German placement test to establish the right German language course level for each student. 
• You will start with a mandatory three-week German culture and language preparatory course in early September.

The application portal opens in early April for the 2026/27 winter semester.

Application deadline: 31 July
Start of courses: 1 September
(No summer intake)

Recommended application timeline:

• 15 May at the latest for international applicants (for visa reasons)
• 15 July at the latest for EU applicants and those not living in the Mannheim area yet (for student housing reasons)

Application information and further details can be found at https://www.ete.hs-mannheim.de/bachelor/apply.html.

For questions, contact apply.eeb@elektrotechnik.hs-mannheim.de.

• International students who are citizens of an EU or EEA country do not have to pay tuition fees.
• Non-EU students need to pay tuition fees of 1,500 EUR per semester.
• Students may apply to be exempted from tuition fees.

Fees details can be found at https://www.ete.hs-mannheim.de/study-organization/tuition-fees.html.

The international BSc programme in Electrical Engineering (EEB) at Technische Hochschule Mannheim – Technical University of Applied Sciences Mannheim offers three different specialisations to choose from:

• automation and industrial IoT
• power engineering and renewable Energies
• e-mobility and autonomous driving

BSc Electrical Engineering (EEB) with a focus on Automation and IoT consist of:

First and second semesters*:

• Foundational studies with fundamentals in maths, physics, computing, electrical engineering and intensive German language training

*The language of instruction in the first and second semesters is English.

Third & fourth semesters* :

• Advanced studies with specific topics according to the chosen focus:

Automation and Industrial IoT: Automation technology, Industrial IoT, motion control and signal processing.

*The language of instruction is German from the third semester onward.

Fifth semester: Internship in industry

Sixth & seventh semesters: Specialisation in topics of semesters three and four by elective courses and research projects

Seventh semester: Research projects: Study projects at the university and Bachelor's research project at the university or at a company

* The first two semesters are in English, and from the third semester onward, all technical lectures and exams are in German.

German language training

• The international Bachelor's programme in Electrical Engineering (EEB) is a bilingual programme. You can study the first two semesters in English, combined with intensive German language classes. German students may also choose to study the English programme in order to improve their English language skills. 
• From the third semester onward, all courses are in German. Intensive language training runs parallel to the engineering programme and during semester breaks, giving you the best study support possible.
• We lead our international EEB students up to higher German level DSH2 during their Bachelor's studies. The German language training is an integrated part of the EEB programme and compulsory.

Check details regarding our German language training at: https://www.ete.hs-mannheim.de/study/language-training.html.

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• The fifth semester is an internship semester in a German or European company, allowing students to apply their acquired theoretical knowledge in practice and to establish professional connections.
• The university has a broad network of partner companies and supports students in selecting a company placement.
• Often, this results in initial job offers for future employment or student working positions during their studies.
• The industrial placement has to last at least 100 working days.

Check details regarding the internship semester at https://www.ete.hs-mannheim.de/study-organization/industrial-placement.html.

1,500 EUR

• International students who are citizens of an EU or EEA country do not have to pay tuition fees.
• Non-EU students need to pay tuition fees of 1,500 EUR per semester.
• Students may apply to be exempted from tuition fees.

Fees details can be found at https://www.ete.hs-mannheim.de/study-organization/tuition-fees.html.

Approx. 200 EUR per semester

Approx. 700–800 EUR per month

A university / higher education entrance qualification is required. 

Admission is based on the applicant's academic and professional performance in the subject concerned. 

Alternatively, good SAT/ACT scores in mathematics and/or physics will be taken into account.

Required application documents:

• CV
• proof of sufficient English language skills (details below)
• authenticated copies of school/university certificates / transcripts / SAT or ACT score report if available / "Studienkolleg" type T if available
• at least one reference letter from school/university
• motivational letter (maximum one A4 page):

Why do you want to study electrical engineering? What are your specific talents or interests? 

What is your motivation for studying in Germany? Why do you want to study in Mannheim? 

Which skills and what knowledge do you want to gain by studying with us?

Application procedure:

1. E-mail your application documents for initial evaluation to Mrs Silke Förstermann (apply.eeb@elektrotechnik.hs-mannheim.de). She will give advice and check eligibility for you.
2. Go to https://campus.hs-mannheim.de/.
3. Switch to English language with country icon in right bottom corner on front page of the campus portal.
4. Register your personal details in the portal to generate your application account. Important: Please ensure that you write your surname and first name(s) exactly as indicated in your passport. Additionally, provide your full and correct postal address, including the postal code, to ensure that official documents from Technische Hochschule Mannheim can reach you by mail.
5. Prepare your documents: Produce PDF scans of max. 5 MB per document.
6. Create an application for the BSc Electrical Engineering (EEB).
7. Upload all necessary application documents.
8. Submit your complete online application before the end of our application deadline. 

We recommend submitting the application as soon as possible to speed up visa and housing procedures.

English language proof:

• TOEFL / iBT: min. 88 points
• IELTS / Academic: min. 6.5
• OTE: min. 130

The application portal opens in early April for the 2026/27 winter semester.

Application deadline: 31 July
Start of courses: 1 September
(No summer intake)

Recommended application timeline:

• 15 May at the latest for international applicants (for visa reasons)
• 15 July at the latest for EU applicants and those not living in the Mannheim area yet (for student housing reasons)

Application information and further details can be found at https://www.ete.hs-mannheim.de/bachelor/apply.html.

For questions, contact apply.eeb@elektrotechnik.hs-mannheim.de.

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• For non EU or EEA students, the best way to cover your living expenses is to use a blocked account, you will need a blocked account to apply for a visa anyway.
• If you need to earn money while studying, make sure that you know the relevant work regulations that match your visa title. Students are limited in terms of hours they can work per week and amount.
• We do not encourage our international EEB students to work more than 10 hours per week.
• The EEB programme is very intense, especially in the first year when we combine our technical lectures with intensive German language courses.
• We are unable to offer scholarships for first year international students. 
• Student tutor jobs are available for higher semester students.

There are student halls of residence run by the Student Services ("Studierendenwerk Mannheim") in cooperation with the university's International Office. Student accommodation is subject to availability. Monthly rent for single rooms is approximately 300 EUR.

Learn more at https://www.stw-ma.de/en/housing/student-accommodations/.

We highly recommend applying for student accommodation through "Studierendenwerk Mannheim" concurrently with your application for admission to our institution. You can apply to "Studierendenwerk Mannheim" even before receiving admission into the EEB programme. Submitting your housing application early will increase your chances of securing accommodation through "Studierendenwerk Mannheim".

The online application for student accommodation can be completed as early as four months prior to the start of the winter semester. Your housing application is non-binding and can be cancelled at any time if you are not admitted to EEB or if you decide not to live and study in Mannheim.

Apply for student housing with "Studierendenwerk Mannheim" at https://www.stw-ma.de/en/housing/online-application/.

Our Career Centre offers seminars for all students on topics such as job application training, presentation techniques and time management.

It also provides individual counselling during the transition from higher education to the career stage. These complementary seminars and advisory services are available for students and graduates alike.

During your studies, we support you in personal development with our professional advice and the option of long-term coaching.

• The International Office provides a wide range of services supporting all students intending to spend part of their study period abroad.
• Technische Hochschule Mannheim is a highly attractive location for international students. About 12% of our enrolled students are non-German, from more than 90 countries.
• We prepare our students for the opportunities and challenges presented by a global labour market.
• About a quarter of our students take advantage of the existing network of partner companies and universities to spend at least one semester abroad during their studies.
• Numerous activities and institutions support our students in their efforts to gain experience.

With roughly 5,300 students, 180 professors, over 100 part-time lecturers and more than 300 technicians and administrative staff, Technische Hochschule Mannheim is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg.

Equipped with assets of a modern university campus, Technische Hochschule Mannheim offers students optimal conditions to prepare for their future careers.

Close working contacts with industry, professional associations and cultural institutions, together with the Karl Völker Foundation affiliated to the university, represent an ideal environment for internationally acclaimed research and development activities.

For many years, Technische Hochschule Mannheim has been one of the most research-intensive universities of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg. As such, it enables its students to participate in a wide range of research and development projects prior to graduation.

The city of Mannheim is situated in a beautiful area where the Rhine and Neckar rivers meet. The hills of the Palatinate and the Odenwald forest are visible in the distance. 

The old university town of Heidelberg with its famous castle is less than a 15-minute train ride away and reaching it is not a problem with the Mannheim public transport student ticket.

With a population of some 320,000 and its theatres, cinemas, museums, Art Nouveau buildings, and new technology industrial centres, Mannheim offers a fascinating combination of culture, tradition and innovation. 

Mannheim is also conveniently less than an hour's bus ride from Frankfurt International Airport and has excellent train connections to metropolitan centres such as Berlin, Milan, Munich, Paris, and Zurich.