Study engineering

The time it will take you to graduate in engineering at Kempten University of Applied Sciences depends on whether you are taking a bachelor’s or master’s degree. A bachelor’s degree programme usually comprises seven semesters. It consists of six semesters of studying theory plus one practical semester. If you take all exams as planned, you will graduate punctually with 210 ECTS credit points and the academic degree “Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)”. 

Master’s degree programmes usually last three semesters. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the title of either “Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)” or “Master of Science (M. Sc.)”. To obtain a master’s degree, you need to earn 90 ECTS credit points .

In order to comply with the standard duration of studies, it is important to take all examinations on time and pass the required assessed modules and the bachelor’s or master’s thesis with grades of at least “sufficient”. On bachelor’s programmes, the practical semester must also be successfully completed and the credit points required for this must be achieved.

A degree in engineering at Kempten University of Applied Sciences offers excellent career prospects. Your career opportunities depend on whether you are aiming for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, and which specific degree programme you choose.

A bachelor’s degree qualifies you for a wide range of specialist engineering and project tasks in industry, business or public institutions. Depending on the focus of your studies, after graduating you could work in energy and environmental technology, the automotive sector, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or process engineering, for example. Engineers are particularly sought-after in areas such as renewable energies, automation and technical consulting.

A master’s degree also opens up access to management positions, specialised development and research fields, and the opportunity to pursue a doctorate, for example at the Centre for Doctoral Studies in Transformation and Sustainable Development at Kempten University of Applied Sciences.

The wide-ranging content and high practical relevance of the degree programmes offer you top prospects for successfully kick-starting your career – both around the local region and internationally.

Depending on the degree programme and type of degree, an engineering degree at Kempten University of Applied Sciences can be combined well with professional demands. Our bachelor’s degree programmes in engineering are normally studied full-time, but in some cases a dual / cooperative format is also possible if you want to gain practical experience early on while studying.

Our master’s degree programmes can be completed either full-time or part-time . The part-time format offers you more flexibility and allows you to better combine studying with your career. This allows you to find a way of studying that suits your individual circumstances in life.

The engineering degree programmes at Kempten University of Applied Sciences are designed as attendance-based programmes and cannot be studied remotely.

However, our degree programmes in the field of engineering offer international options – so you can study for individual semesters or complete practical placements at one of over 100 partner universities worldwide. This enables you to gain valuable international experience.

To study engineering at Kempten University of Applied Sciences, you should ideally have a keen interest in scientific matters, especially mathematics, physics and technology. The emphases of the degree programmes vary, but the formal admission requirements are similar.

As a rule, to enrol on a bachelor’s degree programme, you will need to be eligible for admission to higher education, which usually means a high school or college leaving certificate (in Germany: “Abitur” or “Fachhochschulreife”). In addition, your personal motivation is key. You should enjoy understanding technical systems, analysing correlations and developing solutions to complex issues. Your passion for technology is the best basis for successfully studying at degree level.

Additional requirements apply for master’s degree programmes. You need to have completed your first degree in a relevant subject worth at least 210 ECTS Credit Points, having achieved a certain minimum grade, depending on the degree programme, e.g. an average of 2.5 (“good”) or 3.0 (“satisfactory”). If your first degree is worth 180 ECTS, you may be admitted under certain conditions, for example by completing modules or providing evidence of practical professional experience in the field of engineering. The specific requirements for each master’s degree programme are stipulated in the applicable programme and examination regulations.

For the bachelor’s degree programmes in engineering at Kempten University of Applied Sciences, there are currently no caps (“numerus clausus” or “NC”). If you meet the formal admission requirements, you can apply directly.

For master’s degree programmes a certain final grade in your previous degree programme is required. Depending on the degree programme, this could be a minimum grade of 2.5 (“good”) or 3.0 (“satisfactory”), for example. Additional criteria, such as a relevant subject for the first degree, might also need to be met. You can find the exact requirements in the subject-specific information about the degree programme in question.

In the field of engineering, Kempten University of Applied Sciences offers various opportunities to combine study and practical experience. These bachelor’s degree programmes can be studied both full-time and in dual / cooperative format:

• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
• Renewable Energies and Environmental Engineering
• Vehicle Engineering
• Food and Packaging Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Robotics
• Industrial Engineering – Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering for Technology and Sustainability

Two additional options with extra practical experience are also available: The degree programme with extended practice enables you to combine a regular bachelor’s degree with longer practical placements at a company. The content of these placements is closely matched to your progression with studies. You can opt for this format until the fourth semester.

The combined degree programmelinks studying for a bachelor’s degree with formal vocational training. This means you would earn a double qualificationthat is highly valued by many companies.

The master’s degree programmes in fields of engineering are offered purely on a full-time or part-time basis, with the option of choosing the format with extended practical experience.

The content of an engineering degree depends largely on which degree programme and major you choose. Basically, you can expect a well-founded education in engineering that combines core scientific subjects – such as mathematics and physics – with application-oriented specialist knowledge .

Depending on the degree programme, you will learn about electrical systems, automation, sensor technology or sustainable energy systems. In Vehicle Engineering, the focus is on design, drive systems, mechatronics and test engineering. Degree programmes such as Process Engineering, Production Engineering and Energy Technology also teach profound knowledge of materials, production processes, environmental technology and digitalisation in industry.

Many degree programmes also allow you to set individual priorities, for example through elective subjects, project work or practical phases in a company. All degree programmes in engineering at Kempten University of Applied Science are practically focused and prepare you specifically for the requirements of business and industry.

Whether an engineering degree is right for you depends primarily on your personal interests . If you enjoy understanding how machines, systems or processes work and are enthusiastic about scientific and technical matters, then you’re well on your way.

If you also think analytically, enjoy solving problems and have fun actively shaping technical developments, then studying engineering is an excellent choice. The range of degree programmes at Kempten University of Applied Sciences offers you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in the field that really inspires you –be that as environmental protection, mobility or automation.

If you want to not only apply engineering science, but also understand and develop it further, you will find the right degree programme for your future right here.

The engineering degree programmes at Kempten University of Applied Sciences offer you a wide range of opportunities to gain international experience. Even though you will generally study right here on campus, many programmes offer the option of spending some time abroad. For example, you can spend a semester at one of our 100+ partner universities worldwide .

This not only allows you to deepen your engineering knowledge in a new environment, but also to develop important intercultural skills – the ideal basis for an international career engineering.

The structure of a semester depends on whether you are studying engineering at bachelor’s or master’s level.

On a bachelor’s programme, you study the foundation course for the first two semesters – focusing primarily on basic mathematical, scientific and technical principles .

In the third semester, you embark upon the advanced courseexamining core and specialisation modules in greater detail. Internships augment theoretical learning with practical applications. The practical semester in the fifth semester, which you complete in a company, is particularly important. This enables you to gain valuable insights into everyday working life and apply your existing knowledge in a targeted manner.

On a master’s degree programme,, which usually lasts three semesters, you will focus on deepening your scientific knowledge in your specialist field. The first two semesters consist of subject-specific modules and a project aimed at honing your analytical and practical skills. You will also choose your own specialist subjects according to your main interests. In the third semester, you will write your master’s thesis, accompanied by a series of scientific seminars, in which you will demonstrate your ability to work on complex technical issues in a soundly methodical manner, and present your results clearly and convincingly.