Information Engineering Technical University of Munich

The study programme can be studied entirely in English. Mandatory courses are all taught in English, and selected elective modules may be held in German.

New digital technologies are giving companies more and more opportunities to capture, integrate, and analyse information. To seize opportunities such as the introduction of intelligent products, they need specialists for planning and implementing interconnected holistic IT systems. Information engineering considers the entire chain from the sensor to the IT system to the business model and is thus a significant building block in the digital transformation.

The Bachelor's programme in Information Engineering at the TUM Heilbronn campus conveys the knowledge and skills necessary to design IT systems along the entire life cycle of the resource information. It offers you the opportunity to acquire solid theoretical, practical, and technical skills in a constantly evolving field and prepares you for your role as an information engineer.

15 May - 15 July

During the three years of study, you will be prepared to participate in the design and implementation of cyber-physical business systems across different disciplines. In addition to a strong informatics core, the programme teaches foundations of business and electrical engineering to establish speaking skills in these disciplines. You will deepen this knowledge continuously in practical exercises and project work. In the process, you will develop your social and communication skills.

In semesters one to four of the programme, you will learn about the essential concepts and principles of programming languages, algorithms and data structures, software engineering, database systems, computer networks, and cyber-physical systems. Furthermore, you will acquire knowledge in mathematical basics, like analysis, linear algebra, and discrete mathematics. You will move on to study the fundamental concepts of information systems, such as enterprise architecture management and business process management and will learn how to present a scientific seminar paper.

In semesters five to six of the programme, you will set an individual focus and choose a research area from a large pool of special courses from the fields of informatics and management. You will also apply your theoretical skills in a joint project with industry partners and complete your final thesis.

Course structure:

• Core modules in informatics and information theory
• Core modules in mathematics
• Electives in informatics
• Electives in management
• Communication skills and international experiences
• Practical course with industry partners
• Bachelor's thesis

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No tuition fees

This degree programme does not charge any tuition fees.

Find more information here: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial-aid/campus-heilbronn.

No fees beside the basic student union fee and the fee for the semester ticket are incurred.

In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Heilbronn, we recommend a budget amounting to at least 900 to 1,000 EUR per month for accommodation, living, health insurance, books, and other expenses.

To apply for the Bachelor's in Information Engineering, applicants need to provide:

1. Abitur (university entrance qualification) or equivalent
2. Letter of motivation (in English) – maximum two pages
3. CV
4. German language certificate A2
5. Successful completion of the assessment procedure

We will assess your application based on your university entrance qualification grade and your best individual grades from up to four semesters plus the "Abitur" examination (if applicable) in English, mathematics, and an advanced natural science (such as physics or computer science). Applicants who cannot be directly admitted based on their grades may be invited to an interview (in English).

Since this programme is taught entirely in English and selected elective modules may be taught in German, we expect applicants to have advanced English as well as basic German language skills (at least level A2, https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/admission-requirements/language-certificates).

No English certificate is required. English proficiency will be assessed based on the English grade in the university entrance qualification or the application interview (in English).

15 May - 15 July

Information on funding and financial aid can be found on our website: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial-aid/scholarships/.

In general, the city of Heilbronn and the Heilbronn-Franken region are home to a large number of family businesses. Many of these specialised firms have achieved top positions in world markets from their location right here. These "hidden champions" have a high demand for employees – which means that students will have excellent job prospects already during their studies.

As an international student in Germany, you may choose to support yourself during your studies by finding a job. Depending on the type of visa you hold and the length of your programme (i.e. summer versus semester/year), you will be eligible to work a maximum of 120 days per year or part-time work for 240 days per year. In addition, you can work as a student assistant ("Hiwi") at the School of Computation, Information and Technology. Full-time work in the private sector is limited to 20 hours per week for students. You may work more hours during semester breaks.

Accommodation in Heilbronn is typically more affordable and easier to find than in large and expensive cities such as Munich. Here you can find an overview of rent levels in Heilbronn (in German): https://www.heilbronn.de/bauen-wohnen/wohnen/mietspiegel.html.

Furthermore, there are several private student dormitories.

As a student at one of the leading technical universities in the world, you have a wealth of career opportunities available to you during and after your studies:

• The School of Computation, Information and Technology at TUM curates subject-specific job databases, regularly updated with new offers.
• TUM’s Career Service offers career guidance and planning services for all students at the university, including workshops, advising, and on-campus interview events.
• On the TUM Recruiting Portal, you can find postings for internships, thesis research, temporary jobs, doctoral positions, full-time jobs, and more.
• "UnternehmerTUM" (the Centre for Innovation and Business Creation at TUM) can advise you on how to create your own company in Germany.