Road Traffic Engineering Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau - University of Applied Sciences Zwickau

Compulsory courses are held in English (100%). Optional courses can be selected in English and/or in German. The whole programme can be studied in English – including German language courses. The Master's thesis can be written in English or in German. Please note that it is definitely necessary to have good German language skills in order to find a Master's thesis assignment in cooperation with a company. German language courses are part of the study plan.

Road traffic is an important factor for the world's economy. There is an increasing lack of space for road expansion. Intelligent transport systems are necessary to keep the traffic flowing. There is a need for big data communication exchange not only between vehicles themselves but also between infrastructure and drivers and infrastructure and vehicles. However, intelligent highway designs and accurate assessments of the traffic infrastructures are required before this can happen and autonomous driving can become a reality.
Accepting the need for road planning also plays an important role in implementing plans. More and more international road planning projects require experts who are able to speak foreign languages.
With our integrated international programme Road Traffic Engineering (forthcoming double degree programme with the Czech Technical University in Prague), we want to educate and train engineers who can design and operate the road transport systems of the future.

https://www.fh-zwickau.de/english/study/incomings/application/international-full-time-study/

First to third semester:
The first three semesters focus on intelligent road transport systems, traffic flow optimisation, vehicle-road and vehicle-vehicle interaction, planning and designing road traffic facilities, traffic simulation, language knowledge, and intercultural competence.

The Master's project:
The Master's project is undertaken in the fourth semester. WHZ students should work on a Master's thesis and carry out research in a scientific study, primarily in cooperation with a company or other entity (turnaround: 18 weeks). Students will have access to the university laboratories.

In the third semester an integrated internship is possible and will be recognised.

No tuition fees

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A previous degree with at least 180 ECTS points (or similar equivalent outside of the EU) in traffic engineering, civil engineering and automotive engineering

English language B2 certificate is required.

https://www.fh-zwickau.de/english/study/incomings/application/international-full-time-study/

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The in-house university career service programmes will offer you the opportunity to find a way of earning some money. In addition, an employee of the Zwickau Job Centre will regularly inform you via e-mail about part-time and temporary jobs in a wide range of fields.

The Graduate and Company Contact Fair (ZWIK) takes place once a year in the Zwickau Civic Hall (Stadthalle). It offers students information about internships, dissertations, work-study jobs, vocational training, and student jobs. A visit to ZWIK will enable you to make contact with the company of your choice. https://www.wikway.de/zwik

Please notice, that you need to be fluent in German to get a job in the area around Zwickau.

Check out our student dorms here: https://www.swcz.de/en/student-housing/our-halls-of-residence/

Learn hands-on and get ready for working life

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ) is a university of applied sciences. That means you will enjoy hands-on training and practice-oriented research as well as profound theoretical teaching. Our degree programmes in the fields of engineering, business, health care management, languages, design, etc. will provide you with almost limitless possibilities.

We maintain strategic local and international industry connections to pave your career path in the best possible way. No matter which programme, our Bachelor's and Master's graduates get optimal conditions, from committed professors to one of the finest university libraries in Germany.

Work in state-of-the-art facilities and make innovative contributions to applied research.

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Three university locations in one of the most beautiful areas of Saxony

Depending on your chosen degree programme, you will study in

• Zwickau (where most of the degree programmes are located),
• Schneeberg (Design), or
• Markneukirchen (Musical Instrument Technology).

Each of these cities has its own unique charm.

Zwickau is the main location of WHZ. It is known as an automobile city and is also famous for its connection to the classical composer, Robert Schumann.

In the small city centre with attractive shops and pedestrian areas, you can still perceive the rich cultural history. Besides picturesque urban flair, Zwickau offers lots of green space for you to do sports, relax, or barbecue, especially on the nearby Mulde riverbank. Many campus buildings are only a stone's throw away. Additionally, it is merely a 30-minute drive to the Ore Mountains or 1.5 hours to Saxon Switzerland – both of these places are great destinations in the summer and winter.

Schneeberg and Markneukirchen are situated in a rather rural and breathtaking landscape. There you can experience Ore Mountain customs, traditional wood crafts, and the famous Christmas markets.