Bachelor's degree programme Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (B.Eng.)
Facts and figures
Degree programme:
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Admission:
No admission restrictions
THWS location:
Schweinfurt, Campus Ignaz Schön
Faculty:
Electrical Engineering
Duration:
7 semesters standard time to degree
Study mode:
Full-time degree programme
Language:
German,
partly English
Semester fees:
None (student services fee only (Studierendenwerksbeitrag); approx. EUR 150)
Start of studies:
Winter Semester
(1 October)
Application period:
Annually,
1 May
till
15 July
Contact
Contact personProfessor Dr. Markus A. Mathes
markus.mathes[at]thws.de
Professor Dr.-Ing. Florian Mühlfeld
florian.muehlfeld[at]thws.de
Academic Advisory Service
studienberatung@thws.de
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Bachelor's degree programme Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (B.Eng.)
Your spark will ignite the future!
Can you imagine being at the forefront of technological progress, developing innovative solutions to global challenges, and changing the world with your ideas? Then the bachelor's degree programme Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) is cut out for you. Studies at THWS combine valuable theoretical knowledge with important practical skills to optimally prepare you for a career in one of the most dynamic branches of our time. Take the first step towards a world of opportunity by starting the bachelor’s degree programme Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at THWS!
Reasons to study Eletrical Engineering and Information Technology at THWS
Studying at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt opens up doors to a world of innovations and technical challenges. We connect important theory with the required practice, fundamental research with applied engineering, and regional expertise with global perspective. At THWS, you learn to gain new perspectives and contribute to a more sustainable and technologically advanced future. During your studies you can attain to additional qualifications (e.g. trainer certificate (Ausbilderschein), language courses).
Advantages of the degree programme:
- Lab work, projects, and an internship semester support practice-oriented education
- Access to state-of-the-art labs to promote first hands-on experiences
- Wide range of specialisation areas, including automation technology, energy technology, and medical technology
- Strong industry cooperations through partnerships with leading regional and national companies
- Valuable international experiences promoted through an extensive global network of partner universities
Three good reasons
Degree programme with bright career perspectives
Real-world project work in cooperation with industry partners instead of mere theory in lecture rooms
Individual supervision and a strong community
Study contents
The 7-semester degree programme is divided into a foundation phase, a specialisation phase, an internship semester, and a bachelor's thesis. The degree programme Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at THWS combines fundamental theoretical concepts with the practical application of hard- and software. The high share of practice and the internship semester, in which you can already gain first insights into the working world, serve to offer you a well-balanced mix of fundamental theory and important practical experience.
Programme structure
1: Foundation phase (1st to 3rd semester)
During the first three semesters you will be introduced to the foundations of electrical engineering and electronics, including circuit theory, electrical components, mathematics, and physics. In the field of information technology or computer science, you will acquire basic knowledge of programming, algorithms, and data structures, as well as the design and construction of microprocessors. Mathematical and scientific fundamentals for engineers are also taught in the foundation phase conveying the basics of technical mechanics and materials science.
2: Specialisation phase (3rd to 6th semester)
In the specialisation phase, you choose one of the offered specialisations to broaden your specialist knowledge and skills. In-depth practical lab courses and application-oriented lectures and exercise courses complement the theory.
3: Internship semester (6th semester)
After the 6th semester, you complete a 20-week internship in a company of your choice. The full-time internship aims to optimally prepare you for your later career. Thanks to our close cooperation with the local and national industry and the great number of partner universities abroad, you have a wide variety to choose from.
4: Final semester (7th semester)
The bachelor's degree programme concludes with a bachelor's thesis, in which you can work on a practice-oriented problem and can put your knowledge and skills into practice. After completing your studies, you will have in-depth specialist knowledge as well as the necessary practical experience and specialist knowledge for a successful career.
Specialisations
Various areas of specialisation are offered for the bachelor's degree programme Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. This gives you the opportunity to choose an individual focus area and already embark on your future career path during your studies. From the 3rd semester you may choose your specialisation from the following module groups:
- Automation technology
- Energy technology
- Medical technology and medical informatics
- Information and Communication Technology
Students can also choose from our general elective modules (AWPM). These enable you to specialise further.
Practice-orientation
Studies at THWS are characterised by a high degree of practice-orientation and the internship semester. Depending on the chosen degree programme, the internship semester is scheduled for the 5th or 6th semester. The internship semester offers you the chance to complete an internship with a company of your choice and gain insights into the professional world. That way you can apply the theoretical and practical knowledge developed during your studies in the work environment you are most interested in.
Why are studies at THWS particularly practice-oriented?
- Exercise courses and practice projects
- Getting to know and applying new technologies
- Internship semester as an integral part of studies
- Professors with extensive experience in the industry and economy
- Cooperation with companies and industry partners, also internationally
- Possibility of completing your final thesis in cooperation with a company
International practice
By the way: You also have the opportunity to complete your internship semester abroad. That way, you do not only develop intercultural competence but also boost your language skills and your career perspectives on the international job market.
Career and perspectives
As a graduate of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology you will have bright career perspectives due to your broad knowledge and the ability to solve complex technical problems in our modern technology-driven working world. Your expertise in the interface areas of electronics, computer technology, and information technology opens up a wide range of career opportunities in many industries, including:
- Research and development
- AI and robotics
- Automation engineering
- Energy technology and renewable energies
- Telecommunication
- Software development
- Automotive industry
- Medical engineering
- Aerospace and space engineering
Gaining international experience
THWS places a strong focus on internationality. Our TWIN programmes, i.e. degree programmes identical in content that are offered in German and English, are unique throughout Germany. We thus promote your international and intercultural experiences and optimally prepare you for a globalised job market. THWS strongly supports international student exchange programmes and internships abroad, Our University has over 200 partner universities around the world.
Why are studies at THWS particularly international?
- Studying & internships abroad
- More than 200 partner universities in Europe and around the world
- International projects & field trips abroad
- Visiting lectures together with exchange students & held by guest lecturers
- Support by THWS & financial support
- TWIN programme unique in Germany
5 reasons for going abroad as a student
- Improving language knowledge and intercultural competence
- Getting to know new teaching and studying methods
- Establishing an international network
- Enhancing your independence and flexibility
- Increasing of career perspectives on the global working market
Is Electrical Engineering and Information Technology the right degree programme for you?
This degree programme is ideal for you if you are fascinated by the functioning and development of electronic devices and systems as well as the processing, transmission, and use of information. If you enjoy solving complex problems and have a solid understanding of mathematics and physics, you've come to the right place. If you are interested in topics such as renewable energies, robotics, communication technologies, or embedded systems, this degree programme holds exciting prospects for you. The ability to think analytically, perseverance, and a willingness to engage in lifelong learning are also important prerequisites, as are the ability to work in a team and an openness to constantly deal with new technologies. If you want to actively shape the world of technology and want to be at the forefront of technological change, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology might be your perfect choice of degree programme.
Admission requirements
Requirement for admission to the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt is a valid general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (fachgebundene Hochschulreife), an advanced technical college certificate (Fachhochschulreife), a general/subject-specific entrance qualification for qualified professionals, or a comparable qualification from abroad (HZB, university entrance qualification).
Please also see the language entrance requirements.
Your interests and abilities
- You show a strong interest for the mechanics of electronic devices and circuits as well as analytic thinking.
- You are fascinated by innovations in communication technology and their effects on society.
- You are motivated to scrutinise mathematical problems and physical laws.
- You are keen on developing creative solutions for complex technical challenges.
- You are able and willing to keep learning to constantly adjust to a rapidly changing field of technology.
Application
Apply from 1 May to 15 July via our application portal to start your studies in the upcoming summer semester.
For some degree programmes, the deadline of the application period may be extended. This information will be made known at short notice.
You have already completed study achievements and thus want to apply for a higher semester? Contact our Department of Student Affairs.
Do you have unanswered questions?
You can contact the programme advisor, i.e. a professor of the field of study you are interested in and can ask them your questions.
During the THWS Taster Sessions, you can attend a variety of lectures in the degree programme of your choice and get valuable first impressions of life on campus.
Get informed
Looking for more information? For the most important information on studying at THWS, check out the overview.