Digital Engineering Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

English (100%)

The use of digitally connected systems is increasing in every industry. The developments currently unfolding under the buzzword "Industry 4.0" are essentially based on the comprehensive digital representation of every step in the value chains in industrial production. From the planning phase through to the design/draft and production process to monitoring products over their service life, virtual product and process models are networked with each other to advance development processes, raise product quality, and optimise production. That is why these developments require well-trained specialists at the interface of computer science and engineering.

This course of study, which was jointly developed by participants from the chairs of Engineering and Computer Science and Media at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, is designed to provide you flexible and interdisciplinary training to meet the challenges you'll face in the professional world of tomorrow. The Digital Engineering Master's programme places a high premium on introducing you to current research issues that are jointly defined and supervised by industry partners at an early state. The Digital Bauhaus Lab is a state-of-the-art university research facility offering optimal conditions for success.

The consecutive Digital Engineering Master's programme combines academically specialised expertise from the Civil Engineering and Computer Science and Media disciplines. The coursework is centred on a practical transfer of methodical interrelations between engineering and computer science for complete digitalisation of design, manufacturing, and application processes. In this international Master's programme, you will use a range of modelling concepts as a basis for experimentation with complex processes in computer-aided modelling, simulation, and visualisation of engineering problems. In addition, you will deepen your knowledge of information theory methods of data generation and data handling. The aim is the representation, interpretation, evaluation, and optimisation of interdisciplinary processes in construction, mechanical engineering, and other industrial fields.

Applicants who graduated outside of Europe: 15 July for the following winter semester or 15 January for the following summer semester

Applicants who graduated in Europe and do not need a visa: 30 September for the following winter semester or 31 March for the following summer semester

Please note: Current information on application modalities and deadlines can be found on our website.

The Master's programme comprises lectures, tutorials, seminars, and a research project as well as a Master's thesis. In the first to fourth semesters, a total of 120 credits must be earned in the following subject areas: Fundamentals (18 ECTS), Engineering Methods (36 ECTS), Computer Science Methods (18 ECTS), Electives (12 ECTS), Research project (12 ECTS), and Master's module (24 ECTS).
For an overview about the offered modules in each area, please see: https://www.uni-weimar.de/en/civil-and-environmental-engineering/studies/master-degree-programmes/digital-engineering/curriculum/ or have a look at the module catalogue.

Research projects are offered by many professors each semester.

The elective module (12 ECTS) provides students with the opportunity to select courses from other degree programmes and departments alongside the general catalogue of courses offered within Computer Science and Media and Civil Engineering on a Master's level. The elective modules also allow for the inclusion of a range of courses from the fields of media studies, media art and design, and media management as well as the Department of Architecture and Urbanism, and the Department of Art and Design, or other fields in civil engineering.

The third semester is an ideal semester for students to spend abroad, since it offers greater flexibility with respect to the choice of classes. The fourth and final semester is reserved for the Master's thesis project.

The standard duration of studies for the Digital Engineering Master's programme is four semesters, leading to the award of a Master of Science degree. All Master's courses are offered in English.

For information about part-time studies, please contact the international counsellor for details: http://www.uni-weimar.de/de/medien/international.

No tuition fees

The semester contribution is approx. 280 EUR per semester. This is allocated to student services & the student council. It grants free regional bus transport in Weimar, Erfurt, & Jena as well as train transport in Thuringia. Moreover, it provides student discounts for meals at the university cafeteria & for theatre and museum tickets, along with access to the university sports complex. An additional fee for the "Thoska" student ID is 20 EUR (one-time only fee).

In Weimar, living expenses tend to be lower than in larger German cities. We recommend that students budget approx. 960 EUR per month:

• Health insurance approx. 140 EUR
• Books and stationery approx. 70 EUR
• Rent approx. 350 EUR
• Meals approx. 220 EUR
• Other expenses approx. 180 EUR

Students coming from outside the EU need to provide proof of financial resources amounting to 992 EUR per month in order to obtain a residence permit.

The requirements for admission to the Digital Engineering programme are a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Applied Computer Science (e.g. Computer Science and Media, Geoinformatics, Environmental Informatics) or a qualification recognised as academically relevant by the responsible examination committee. Applicants must also submit a one-page letter of motivation in English and a self-written academic document.
Proof of English language skills at a B2 level

Application FAQ: https://www.uni-weimar.de/en/civil-and-environmental-engineering/studies/master-degree-programmes/digital-engineering/application-procedure/

Applicants must provide proof of English at level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR).
This proof can be delivered by a successfully completed Bachelor's degree in an English-speaking country or one the following tests no older than two years:

• IELTS: minimum 6.5 (each component at least 6.0 points)
• TOEFL: minimum 85 points (Internet-based), 565 points (paper-based), minimum 225 points (computer-based)
• English for Speakers of other languages (ESOL) (Cambridge University) First Certificate in English (FCE)
• Pearson test: PTE Academic English minimum 68 points

Comparable certificates are subject to a case-by-case review.

In order to register for the Master's thesis, students must provide proof of English at level C1 (CEFR) and German at level A1. As part of our study programme, we offer advanced English classes up to level C1, which count towards the degree. The university offers German language courses as well.

Applicants who graduated outside of Europe: 15 July for the following winter semester or 15 January for the following summer semester

Applicants who graduated in Europe and do not need a visa: 30 September for the following winter semester or 31 March for the following summer semester

Please note: Current information on application modalities and deadlines can be found on our website.

There are scholarships granted by the university as an institution. There are scholarships based on academic merit and/or social engagement for second-year and more senior students.

The International Office grants scholarships through the Erasmus+ programme that support students (including international ones) who are going abroad for studies or internships.

A part-time job can be a good way to supplement your finances during your studies. There are opportunities for students who are looking for teaching and research assistantships at the university or part-time jobs with local companies and within the service sector of the city. International students should be aware that a good command of German is necessary for working outside the university (and for many jobs within the university as well).

Jobs are offered on the "Pinnwand" message board of the university, on the job portal operated by the Career Service, and on the "Studierendenwerk Thüringen's" Job Search platform.

International students from outside the EU are only allowed to work a limited number of hours in Germany (140 full days or 280 half days per year). Student jobs at the university are exempt from this rule. Either way, during the lecture period, students are not allowed to work more than 20 hours per week. The minimum wage is 12.82 EUR per hour and is standard for student jobs.

If you earn more than 556 EUR per month, you will be subject to higher health insurance premiums.

You can find accommodation in Weimar through the "Studierendenwerk Thüringen", which manages more than 1,000 apartments in the student halls of residence. These halls of residence are located at various locations in the city and are geared towards different needs and preferences. Accommodation costs between 250 and 350 EUR per month, depending on the size and location. The university itself does not provide accommodation.

If you want to rent a room through the "Studierendenwerk Thüringen" – which we strongly recommend to all newly arriving students – it is paramount to apply as early as possible as spaces are limited.

Further information: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/residential-homes.html
Online application: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/application/online-application.html

Typically, between two and up to five students share an apartment. Students have their own bedrooms and share a kitchen and a bathroom. Most rooms are furnished (bed, desk, chair, cupboard, shelf), but kitchenware and appliances are not included. Mentors for international students provide assistance in settling in during the first couple of days and also organise events.

Students advertise private and shared flats on the message board ("Pinnwand") on the university website: https://www.uni-weimar.de/de/universitaet/aktuell/pinnwaende/bereich/wohnen/.

The Career Service of Bauhaus-Universität Weimar offers individual career consultation, etc.
https://www.uni-weimar.de/en/university/studies/career-service/

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is a small, renowned, and very international university with a very distinctive range of subjects. It is located in the historic city of Weimar and emerged from two progressive institutions: The "Saxon-Grand Ducal School of Art Weimar" and the "State Bauhaus", founded here in 1919.

Various personalities from different countries have shaped the institution and developed ideas that are recognised and respected worldwide. At the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, we continue to follow a unique path that offers unrivalled opportunities by combining science and technology with art and design.

The international and interdisciplinary approach encourages experimentation and offers space for creativity, which attracts an above-average number of international students to Weimar. The university specialises in study and research in the fields of architecture and urbanism, civil and environmental engineering, art and design, and media.

We offer an ideal space for creative academic and artistic work, supported by laboratories, workshops, studios, libraries, online teaching facilities, and a favourable student-teacher ratio. Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is connected worldwide due to a large network of partners, which our students benefit from through programmes such as study abroad periods as well as international projects and excursions. Among more than 200 international partners are universities and schools throughout the European Union as well as in Ethiopia, Japan, Switzerland, and the USA.

Here are some important facts from the history of the university: In 1919, Walter Gropius created the "State Bauhaus" in Weimar. Four years later, he called for the search for the "new unity of art and engineering". That meant combining the vanguard of art and design with modern industry. With this approach, the Bauhaus became the most famous school of architecture, art, and design in the 20th century.

Our university flourishes through its experimental environment, familiar atmosphere and especially through the people, who study, research, and work here at the university. The best way is to experience this special atmosphere yourself. Join our "Welcome to Weimar" online crash course or visit us, for example, at the annual Bauhaus Spring School or the Bauhaus Summer School and learn about what lies behind the following numbers:

• Four faculties – Architecture & Urbanism, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Art & Design, Media
• 42 degree programmes
• Approx. 4,000 students, including doctoral students
• Approx. 30% international students
• 87 professors
• More than 200 partner universities and more than 500 student exchanges
• Many opportunities for funded short-term stays at partner universities

https://www.uni-weimar.de/en/university/international/to-weimar/fulltime-students/preparing-your-studies/

The historic city of Weimar is a cosy town that has had a profound influence on Europe. This becomes most evident in architecture, art and design, music, and literature.

Weimar is situated right in the middle of Thuringia, the "green heart of Germany", and it is about 300 km from both the German capital, Berlin, and the German financial centre, Frankfurt am Main. Today, Weimar is a lively town with about 66,000 inhabitants and a town centre where you can reach everything within 15 minutes. The green areas of the town, such as the park on the Ilm River, include many sights, e.g. Goethe's summer house and the palaces of Tiefurt, Ettersburg, and Belvedere. Among many others, the famous German writers Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller walked in the park along the Ilm River. The famous pianist and composer Franz Liszt stimulated modern music, and the architects Walter Gropius and Henry van de Velde initiated modernism.

Weimar has much to offer art lovers, culture lovers, revellers, lovers of nature, and gourmets. There are more than 20 museums, three cinemas, a national theatre, various cabaret theatres, student clubs, concerts, and multifaceted cultural events, such as the traditional folk event and the "Zwiebelmarkt". Additionally, one can enjoy Thuringian delicacies like "Rostbratwurst" (sausage), "Rostbrätel" (marinated grilled meat), and "Thüringer Klöße" (dumplings). During the spring and summer, Weimar hosts the annual Bauhaus Spring School and the Bauhaus Summer School as well as Yiddish Summer Weimar (featuring klezmer music) and several art festivals. Other highlights include the "summaery" annual exhibition at the Bauhaus-Universität and the "Master classes" at the "Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt". According to the International Student Barometer survey, 95.4 percent of international students commend the exceptional quality of life in the city of Weimar. We hope to welcome you to Weimar soon!