Study technology

The time it will take you to graduate in technology 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.)” or “Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)”. 

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.)” (depending on the degree programme). 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 technology 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 and project-related 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 and information technology, mechanical engineering or process engineering, for example. Engineers are particularly sought-after in areas such as renewable energies, automation, software development 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 broad spread of subject matter and strong practical focus of these degree programmes give you the best possible career prospects, either close to home or on the international stage.

Depending on the degree programme and type of degree, a technology degree at Kempten University of Applied Sciences can be combined well with professional demands. The bachelor’s programmes in technology are normally studied full-time , but there are also dual/cooperative studies options if you are keen to gain practical experience early on, while you study.

You can study on our master’s degree programmes either full- 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 technology degrees at Kempten University of Applied Sciences are designed as attendance-based programmes and cannot be studied remotely.

Having said that, our engineering degree programmes offer international options – so you can study for individual semesters or complete practical placements at one of over 100 partner universities worldwide (depending on the degree programme). This enables you to gain valuable international experience.

To study technology 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 bachelor’s degree programmes in technology subjects at Kempten University of Applied Sciences, there is currently no cap (“numerus clausus” or “NC”) (depending on the degree programme). If you meet the formal admission requirements, you can apply directly.

For the 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 technology, 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: Studying on a 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.

A combined degree programme links 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 your technology degree depends greatly on which specific programme you choose and the subject that you decide to major in. Basically, you can expect a well-founded education in engineering that combines core scientific subjects – such as mathematics, physics and computer science – with application-oriented specialist knowledge .

On the Electrical Engineering and Information Technology degree programme, for example, you will learn about electrical systems, automation, sensor technology and software development. In Renewable Energies and Environmental Engineering, the focus is on topics such as energy generation, environmental management, sustainability and technical communications. If you choose Vehicle Engineering, you can expect to study topics related to design, drive systems, mechatronics and testing technology.

Degree programmes such as Process Engineering, Production Engineering and Energy Technology also teach – besides basic principles of engineering – profound knowledge of materials, production processes, environmental technology and digitalisation in industry. Many degree programmes also allow you to set your own priorities – for example with compulsory elective subjects, project work or practical placements in a company.

All technology degree programmes at Kempten University of Applied Sciences have a strong practical focus and prepare you specifically for the requirements of business and industry.

Whether a degree in technology is a good match for you depends primarily on your personal interests . If you enjoy understanding how technical things work and are enthusiastic about joining the dots, then you already meet important criteria for studying technology.

If you also think analytically, enjoy solving problems and have fun actively shaping technical developments, then studying technology 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 use technology, but also understand and develop it further, you will find the right degree programme for your future right here.

The technology 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 technical knowledge in a new environment, but also to develop important intercultural skills –the ideal basis for an international career in technical fields (depending on the degree programme).

The structure of a semester depends on whether you are studying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

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 (depending on the degree programme). 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.