TWIN Programmes

Bachelor's programme Applied Mathematics (in English)

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements

Language of Instruction: English

Duration: 7 semesters (start: winter semester)

FHWS location: Schweinfurt

Diploma Supplement: no

Tuition fees: none

Applied Mathematics is a key discipline for solving real challenges from basically all areas of society, engineering, and business.
Applied Mathematics is about solving complex problems by connecting mathematical analyses with modern computer-aided methods like machine learning and data science.

The degree programme Applied Mathematics is conceptualised as a TWIN programme, which means that there is a German-taught counterpart to the English-taught course. These programmes allow students to complete modules in both German and English. The TWIN programmes are complemented by cultural and linguistic training. In addition to bilingual teaching, the TWIN programme also offers students the opportunity to connect with students from different cultures. That way, linguistic skills and intercultural competence are being promoted which is especially important for companies operating globally.

Programme Structure

The programme contains modules from mathematics and computer science, and depending on the chosen specialisation, engineering or business modules:

Mathematics: In addition to the foundation modules Analysis and Linear Algebra, fields of applied mathematics, among them Numerics, Optimisation, Stochastics, Statistics, and Differential Equations are covered.

Computer Science: The programme includes procedural and object-oriented programming in several programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Python), database systems and programming in mathematical software like Matlab and R.

In addition to expert knowledge in the fields, the degree programme also offers courses in professional English, soft skills like communication and presentation skills, and key competencies that are essential for matching the continuously changing candidate profiles: abstraction abilities, structured approaches, and analytical thinking.

Career Perspectives

Graduates of Applied Mathematics have excellent future-proof career perspectives, e.g. simulation specialist, data scientist, consultant, machine learning engineer, software developer, or as finance or insurance manager.

The degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) also qualifies graduates for consecutive master’s programmes in related areas. One of the options at THWS would be the master’s programme Artificial Intelligence (MAI).

Additional Information

On the following websites you can find out more about general and progamme specific admission requirements:

• Persons with German university entrance certificates: Department of Student Affairs (HSST)
• Persons with other university entrance certificates: International Office.

The sixth semester is the internship semester and is completed in a company. Students generally also complete their bachelor's thesis with this company.

This programme is optionally also offered as “Academic study with intensive in-company training”. For this, the students spend the lecture-free period and the internship semester working in a company of their choice.

Contact person

Programme advisor:

Prof. Dr. Michael Bodewig
Room 1.E.41.3
Ignaz-Schön-Straße 11
97421 Schweinfurt

Phone +49 9721 940-8530
Email michael.bodewig[at]thws.de

Link to programme page Applied Mathematics (in English)

Programme offered by

Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences and Humanities

Bachelor's programme Applied Mathematics (in German)

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Entrance Requirements: Allgemeine Zulassungsvoraussetzungen (siehe unten)

Language of Instruction: German, partly English

Duration: 7 (start: winter semester)

FHWS location: Schweinfurt

Diploma Supplement: no

Tuition fees: none

Applied Mathematics is a key discipline for solving real-world problems from practically all areas of our highly technical society based on the division of labour: The spectrum ranges from technical problems from the engineering sciences to business management topics such as the simulation and optimisation of production plants to the analysis of financial markets. Applied Mathematics is characterised by the combination of mathematical models with modern computer-based methods, especially from the fields of machine learning and data science. This combination enables the solution of increasingly complex problems. In addition, the programme of Applied Mathematics trains key competences that are of decisive importance in today's constantly changing job profiles: The ability to abstract, a structured approach and analytical thinking.

Programme Structure

Modulplan: PDF-Download

For the Applied Mathematics degree programme students choose from two application-oriented focus topics:

• Technologies
• Business

The study programme includes the areas:

• Mathematical foundations and specialisations
• Computer science (object-oriented programming, databases)
• Application-oriented focus topics (physics and engineering sciences for the Technologies focus topic, a focus on business administration for the Business focus topic)
• Practical work (mathematical software, simulation modelling, programming)
• Practical phase within a company
• Job-related English classes and soft skills, e.g. communication and presentation competences

The programme roughly comprises of

• 60 % maths
• 20 % computer sciences
• 20 % application-oriented focus topic (Technologies or Business)

There may be slight shifts in the proportions, depending on the electives taken.

Career Perspectives

Applied Mathematics offers excellent career prospects, e.g. in the manufacturing industry, engineering offices, telecommunications and transport companies, energy suppliers or banks and insurance companies.
Depending on the focus topic chosen and the electives taken, the possible career profiles range from classic engineering jobs to the new job profile of data scientist to a career in auditing and consulting.

Additional Information

On the following websites you can find out more about general and progamme specific admission requirements:

• Persons with German university entrance certificates: Department of Student Affairs (HSST)
• Persons with other university entrance certificates: International Office. Programme advisor

Contact person

Programme advisor:

Prof. Dr. Michael Bodewig
Room 1.E.41.3
Ignaz-Schön-Straße 11
97421 Schweinfurt

Phone +49 9721 940-8530
E-Mail michael.bodewig[at]thws.de

Link to programme page Applied Mathematics (in German)

Programme offered by

Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences and Humanities

Bachelor's programme International Management

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements; German A2 & English B2 for international applicants, N. C. (see below)

Language of Instruction: English

Duration: 7 semesters (start: winter semester)

FHWS location: Würzburg

Diploma Supplement: yes

Tuition fees: none

The degree programme “International Management” takes 3.5 years (seven semesters) including one practical semester (usually the fifth semester). Within a modular structure 210 CPs (approx. 30 CPs per semester) can be achieved.

The modules can be assigned to the following topics:

• General basics
• Economic basics
• Business functions
• Subject related specialisation
• General studies
• Specialist modules

Programme Structure

The structure of the bachelor’s programme taught in English is similar to the German taught bachelor’s programme Business Administration (following the TWIN concept of FHWS). During the first two semesters, the internationally standardised basic modules are almost identical to the ones in Business Administration. In the 3rd and 4th semester, modules like Intercultural Management or Organizational Structure prepare students for the particularities in international business. An optional semester abroad during the 3rd or 4th semester and and optional internship abroaud during the 5th semester is an opportunity to get to know cultures and subject-specific perspectives of and in other countries. To make credit transfer easier, the subjects of the 3rd and 4th semester are designed and compiled similar to those at all partner universities. Two German or English taught specialisations have to be completed in the 6th and 7th semester.

Career Perspectives

On graduation, students are able to assist management in all questions related to business administration, to take over management functions in internationally operating companies, or to set up their own business. For their personal development students also acquire social and intercultural skills as well as language skills. Classes taught in English, an optional semester abroad, and the integration of international students (mobility at home) are designed to improve students’ competitiveness in the labour market.

Additional Information

You are interested in entering the first semester of a degree programme with restricted admission? Then your way into it starts with registering at hochschulstart.de. In order to register, please enter your personal data. In the next step you will get an applicant ID (Bewerber-Identifikations-Nummer, BID) and an applicant authentication number (Bewerber-Authentifizierungs-Nummer, BAN). You will need both to continue in our online application portal.

For detailed information about the application procedure, please follow this link to hochschulstart.de.

Detailed information about application and enrolment is available on the pages of our Department of Student Affairs (HSST).

Contact person

Prof. Dr. Rainer Wehner
Raum Z.2.09
Münzstraße 19
97070 Würzburg

Phone +49 931 3511-8836
Email rainer.wehner[at]thws.de

Office hours: Please see the Faculty's Website

Link to programme page International Management

Programme offered by

THWS Business School

Bachelor's programme Business Administration

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Entrance Requirements: General admissioin requirements; N.C. (see below)

Language of Instruction: deutsch und englisch, German, partly English

Duration: 7 semesters (start: winter semester)

FHWS location: Würzburg

Diploma Supplement: yes

Tuition fees: none

The degree programme Bachelor Business Administration has the objective to offer a broad and practice-oriented training with a modern academic basis. On graduation, students are able to assist the management in all questions related to business administration, to take over management functions in internationally operating companies, or to start their own businesses. Furthermore, due to its academic and quantitative approach this bachelor's programme entitles to take up master’s programmes at all higher education institutions. During the second part of their studies, students concentrate on a specific combination of subject areas; they are thus given the opportunity to intensify skills and knowledge identified and worked on during the first part of their studies.

Programme Structure

The programme is characterised by a broad basic training during the first part of studies followed by a specialised focus on the subject area. During the first part of studies, students are taught the skill to identify, understand, and work towards an solution for complex relations and interdependencies not only within the actual subject area. This is followed by two areas of specialisation so students are able to further improve their knowledge and their problem solving competence in the chosen subject areas. This structure is the theoretical foundation on which students can start building their professional careers in companies.

Career Perspectives

In contrast to many other degree programmes with a broad approach towards their subject area, our students are being prepared for their future tasks by an extensive hands-on approach that involves project work in cooperation with companies. By order from external companies and especially in the chosen areas of specialisation, student project teams work on real-life questions. Networking is highly encouraged to enhance their professional expertise even further; therefore, students write their bachelor’s theses in colllaboration with companies.

Additional Information

You are interested in entering the first semester of a degree programme with restricted admission? Then your way into it starts with registering at hochschulstart.de. In order to register, please enter your personal data. In the next step you will get an applicant ID (Bewerber-Identifikations-Nummer, BID) and an applicant authentication number (Bewerber-Authentifizierungs-Nummer, BAN). You will need both to continue in our online application portal.

For detailed information about the application procedure, please follow this link to hochschulstart.de.

Detailed information about application and enrolment is available on the pages of our Department of Student Affairs (HSST).

Contact person

Prof. Dr. Christian Kille
Room S.3.14
Münzstraße 12
97070 Würzburg

E-Mail: christian.kille[at]thws.de

For office hours please visit the Faculty's Website

Website of the Bachelor's programme Business Administration (German)

Link to programme page Business Administration

Programme offered by

THWS Business School

Bachelor's programme Plastics and Rubber Engineering

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Entrance Requirements: General admisstion requirements; pre-study internship (see below)

Language of Instruction: German

Duration: 7 semesters (start: winter semester)

FHWS location: Würzburg

Diploma Supplement: yes

Tuition fees: none

The degree programme offers a traditional engineering training complemented by application-oriented contents for jobs in the relevant industries. Based on the fundamentals of engineering the focus is on processing, component construction, and materials science of plastics and elastomers. Among traditional and modern manufacturing processes, there are many more innovative topics treated like 3D-printing, fibre reinforced plastic, computer aided design, rubber technology, modern methods of analysis, or surface finishing. Throughout the course of study and oarallel to lectures, there is a high share of practical coursework in modern-equipped laboratories where student teams apply and broaden their acquired theoretical knowledge. Furthermore, the degree programme is characterised by its uncomplicated and personal student-teacher relationship in conveniently sized groups.

Programme Structure

The programme takes seven semesters (six theoretical and one practical semester) with 210 CPs in total. The foundation courses take place in two semesters, the main courses in another five semesters. The first two semesters teach the fundamentals of mathematics, engineering and natural science in subjects like mathematics, physics, chemistry, or construction. The third and fourth semester intensify the general engineering knowledge; in addition, the basics of plastics processing as well as the chemistry and materials science of polymers are treated. For their practical semester (in the fifth semester), students already do engineering work at companies in the plastics or elastomer industry. During the sixth and seventh semester, the focus is on specific topics related to plastics and elastomers; relevant knowledge and skills are intensified, for example by a team project. Additionally, basic knowledge of business administration is taught. The degree programme is completed by a bachelor’s thesis.

Career Perspectives

As there is an enormous scope for the use of plastics, the range of occupational fields for graduates is vast. International corporations, from the automotive and aerospace to sports and leisure time industry, as well as local medium sized companies or research institutes are always on the lookout for qualified personnel specialised in plastics and rubber engineering. Job prospects are very good at the moment, but also in economically difficult times the demand for the skills and knowledge of dedicated graduates was and will be constantly high.

Additional Information

On the following websites you can find out more about general and progamme specific admission requirements:

• Persons with German university entrance certificates: Department of Student Affairs (HSST)
• Persons with other university entrance certificates: International Office.

Contact person

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marcus Schuck
Röntgenring 8
97070 Würzburg

Phone +49 931 3511-8361
Email marcus.schuck[at]thws.de

Website of the Bachelor's programme Plastics and Rubber Engineering (German only)

Link to programme page Plastics and Rubber Engineering

Programme offered by

Faculty of Plastics Engineering and Surveying

Bachelor's programme Applied Polymer Engineering

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements; pre-study internship (see below)

Language of Instruction: English

Duration: 7 semesters (start: winter semester)

FHWS location: Würzburg

Diploma Supplement: yes

Tuition fees: none

The degree programme Applied Polymer Engineering aims to train independent, responsible engineers, who put the technical potential of plastics and elastomers to intelligent use and use them to shape a sustainable future.

By combining theoretical knowledge and with specialised applications of modern devices and machines, the students develop a solid, extensive understanding that enables them to work in every field of plastics and/or elastomer engineering, depending on their personal interest.

The TWIN programme Applied Polymer Engineering/ Kunststoff- und Elastomertechnik enables students to complete their studies in German and English. If you fulfil all requirements for a TWIN Programme, you will receive a TWIN Certificate at the end of your studies. It proves that you completed you studies in both languages and are more than qualified for a successful career on the German and international labour market.

Programme Structure

Fundamentals (1st and 2nd semester):
Mostly natural scientific and engineering foundation modules, lab and practice module, initial plastics module

Main studies (3rd and 4th semester):
Plastics and rubber engineering modules, engineering modules, technical modules, lab and practice module

Internship semester (5th semester)

Specialisation (6th and 7th semester):
Polymer and elastomer engineering modules, technical and business modules, research project, and lab/ practice module

Bachelor's thesis (7th semester)

Career Perspectives

The career perspectives of our graduates are as diverse as the applications for plastics and elastomers:

• Mechanical and apparatus engineering
• Vehicle manufacturing and shipbuilding
• Aerospace and space engineering
• Environmental protection
• Chemical synthesis
• Medical engineering
• Packaging industry
• Polymer analytics
• Sports and leisure equipment industry
• …

Additional Information

On the following websites you can find out more about general and progamme specific admission requirements:

• Persons with German university entrance certificates: Department of Student Affairs (HSST)
• Persons with other university entrance certificates: International Office.

Contact person

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marcus Schuck
Röntgenring 8
97070 Würzburg

Phone +49 931 3511-8361
Email marcus.schuck[at]thws.de

Programme offered by

Faculty of Plastics Engineering and Surveying

Bachelor's programme Logistics (in English)

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements; German A2 & English B2 for international applicants

Language of Instruction: English

Duration: 7 semesters (start: winter semester)

FHWS location: Schweinfurt

Diploma Supplement: yes

Tuition fees: none

This bachelor’s programme is one of our Twin Programmes, i.e. the Logistics programme taught in English (IBL) is basically identical to the Logistics programme mainly taught in German (BL). During the course of studies, students may switch between programmes/languages and thus acquire a Twin Certificate at the end.

By intertwining logistic content with technical subject areas, the Bachelor's programme Logistics - independent from the language of instruction -  has above-average career perspectives and employment security. Our lecturers - previously often in top management positions of companies with lots of opportunity to gather ample experience - are teaching not only current, but also future-oriented skills and knowledge. Teaching contents are provided in internationally oriented, mostly English taught classes (BL) or completely English taught classes (IBL) by seminar-like lectures and projects. Among various case studies and to prepare students as good and as practice-oriented as possible for their future careers, there are two comprehensive projects carried out throughout a whole semester. These projects take place in cooperation with companies so that a student group solves an actual and current logistic challenge within the respective company.

Programme Structure

Among the basics of economics, natural sciences, and engineering, the seven-semester-programme teaches specialist knowledge of logistics and transportation in international corporate networks. It aims at qualifying students for their profession in basic subjects, e.g. mathematics, physics, technical mechanics, operations management, as well as transport logistics (semesters 1 to 3). Additionally, there are modular classes like material flow systems, technical logistics, supply chain management, international logistics, strategic purchasing, logistics services (semesters 4 to 6). Moreover, the programme includes two projects in industry and a 20-week internship plus seminar in the sixth semester. During the seventh semester, students complete their studies with classes on core competences and their individual Bachelor’s thesis.

Career Perspectives

With this degree you can choose from a wide variety of occupational fields. Here, "Supply Chain Management" is the formative concept: planning, implementing and controlling supply chains between industry, commerce, service providers, logistics services and the final users. In material flows, in-house logistics departments and external logistics service providers take over functions in transporting, storing and turnover of materials. In these value chains, logistics experts are responsible to plan and continuously improve technical and organisational logistics system in such a way that stocks are as low as possible, their availabilty, however, high while at the same time costs are to be as low as possible.

Additional Information

Please follow the link for more details regarding general and programme specific admission requirements.

Contact person

Prof. Dr. Norbert Schmidt
Room 20.1.69
Konrad-Zuse-Str. 2
97421 Schweinfurt

Phone +49 9721 940-8693Email norbert.schmidt@thws.de

Link to programme page Logistics (in English)

Programme offered by

Faculty of Business and Engineering

Bachelor's programme Logistics (in German)

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements; German B2 for international applicants

Language of Instruction: German

Duration: 7 semesters (start: winter semester)

FHWS location: Schweinfurt

Diploma Supplement: yes

Tuition fees: none

This bachelor’s programme is one of our TWIN Programmes, i.e. the Logistics programme taught in English (IBL) is basically identical to the Logistics programme mainly taught in German (BL). During the course of studies, students may switch languages and so acquire a TWIN Certificate at the end.

By intertwining logistic content with technical subject areas, the Bachelor's programme Logistics - independent from the language of instruction -  has above-average career perspectives and employment security. Our lecturers - previously often in top management positions of companies with lots of opportunity to gather ample experience - are teaching not only current, but also future-oriented skills and knowledge. Teaching contents are provided in internationally oriented, partly English taught classes (BL) or completely English taught classes (IBL) by seminar-like lectures and projects. Among various case studies and to prepare students as good and as practice-oriented as possible for their future careers, there are two comprehensive projects carried out throughout a whole semester. These projects take place in cooperation with companies so that a student group solves an actual and current logistic challenge within the respective company.

Programme Structure

Among the basics of economics, natural sciences, and engineering, the seven-semester-programme teaches specialist knowledge of logistics and transportation in international corporate networks. It aims at qualifying students for their profession in basic subjects, e.g. mathematics, physics, technical mechanics, operations management, as well as transport logistics (semesters 1 to 3). Additionally, there are modular classes like material flow systems, technical logistics, supply chain management, international logistics, strategic purchasing, logistics services (semesters 4 to 6). Moreover, the programme includes two projects in industry and a 20-week internship plus seminar in the sixth semester. During the seventh semester, students complete their studies with classes on core competences and their individual Bachelor’s thesis.

Career Perspectives

With this degree you can choose from a wide variety of occupational fields. Here, "Supply Chain Management" is the formative concept: planning, implementing and controlling supply chains between industry, commerce, service providers, logistics services and the final users. In material flows, in-house logistics departments and external logistics service providers take over functions in transporting, storing and turnover of materials. In these value chains, logistics experts are responsible to plan and continuously improve technical and organisational logistics system in such a way that stocks are as low as possible, their availabilty, however, high while at the same time costs are to be as low as possible.

Additional Information

On the following websites you can find out more about general and progamme specific admission requirements:

• Persons with German university entrance certificates: Department of Student Affairs (HSST)
• Persons with other university entrance certificates: International Office.

Contact person

Prof. Dr. Norbert Schmidt
Room 20.1.69
Konrad-Zuse-Str. 2
97421 Schweinfurt

Phone +49 9721 940-8693
Email norbert.schmidt[at]thws.de

Link to programme page Logistics (in German)

Programme offered by

Faculty of Business and Engineering

Bachelor's programme Mechatronics (in English)

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements; TestAS (see additional informations) or SAT, German A2 & English B2 for international applicants

Language of Instruction: English

Duration: 7 semesters (start: winter semester)

FHWS location: Schweinfurt

Diploma Supplement: yes

Tuition fees: none

The Bachelor’s programme Mechatronics is devised to meet the multidisciplinary requirements of today’s industry. This engineering discipline combines the expertise from areas of electrical and mechanical engineering with information processing. In addition to delivering a solid understanding of these areas, this programme aims to develop further skills needed to carry out and manage engineering projects. Specially designed courses enable students to identify the environmental impact of technology and encourage them to act responsibly. Due to elective modules, the students may tailor their courses according to their own inclinations and interests without compromises. The practice-oriented learning environment at FHWS makes them capable of applying the know-how and scientific methods to solve engineering problems independently. This programme also focuses on personality development by offering foreign languages, interaction in multicultural teams, soft skills and further social competences. The degree programme can also serve as a solid fundament for graduate studies.

Programme Structure

A six-week pre-study internship is a requirement of this Bachelor’s programme. The programme can be divided into three stages. At the first stage, consisting of three semesters, basic and foundation modules are offered. The emphasis is on the fundamentals of engineering, mathematics, computing, natural sciences and soft skills. The second stage of the programme, consisting of the fourth and fifth semester, deals with core modules of mechatronics. The theory and lab courses, offered at this stage, involve control systems, measuring techniques, actuators, software engineering, embedded systems, design & simulation of mechatronic systems etc. A wide range of elective modules with direct industrial relevance to automation, robotics, manufacturing, power engineering and automotive sectors is also offered during the fifth semester. The final stage of the degree programme, consisting of the sixth and seventh semester, involves practical training with real-world problems. The major part of the sixth semester is an internship in industry. During this internship students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge to the industrial problems. This way they develop a problem-solving approach. The seventh semester involves an engineering project, a Bachelor’s thesis and some interdisciplinary lab work.

Career Perspectives

Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of engineering. Mechatronics engineers can perform a wide variety of jobs such as research and development; hardware and software design; product development; planning, execution and management of engineering projects; installation, testing and commissioning of industrial equipment; quality control; marketing; customer care and consulting. The career prospects are very bright. Potential employers are companies from various industrial sectors like automotive, aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, material processing, energy systems, drives, printing, medical systems and consumer products etc. Their multidisciplinary competencies enable them to assume coordination and leading jobs in project teams involving engineers of other disciplines like electrical, mechanical and software engineering. The Bachelor’s programme at FHWS is highly practical. The interaction of students with the industry, during the internship and the Bachelor’s thesis, normally paves the path to a fascinating career in a national or multinational enterprise.

Additional Information

Applicants with a higher education entrance qualification acquired outside the EU require the scholastic aptitude test TestAS or SAT (exceptions: graduates of a Studienkolleg as well as graduates of German schools in non-European countries leaving school with an Abitur).
TestAS involves completing the Core Test as well as the subject specific Engineering Module. In both parts, a standard value/TestAS score of 100 is assumed in order to enrol. The value 100 in both test parts applies to both the paper-based and the digital TestAS.
The SAT test requires a minimum composite score of 1050 in order to enrol.

For more information about general admission requirements, please refer to the pages of our Department of Student Affairs (HSST).

Contact person

Prof. Dr. Abid Ali
Room 1.1.64
Ignaz-Schön-Str. 11, Schweinfurt

Phone +49 9721 940- 8454
E-Mail abid.ali[at]thws.de

Office hours by appointment

Website of the Bachelor's programme Mechatronics

Link to programme page Mechatronics (in English)

Programme offered by

Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's programme Mechatronics (in German)

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements

Language of Instruction: German

Duration: 7 semesters (start: winter semester)

FHWS location: Schweinfurt

Diploma Supplement: yes

Tuition fees: none

A practical orientation in teaching enables the independent use and application of academic knowledge and methods. With regard to the range and diversity of occupational fields, mechatronics engineers need a sound, fundamental knowledge; the programme therefore teaches the necessary subject-specific, methodological and social skills to quickly become familiarised with  every application of mechatronics. By choosing from a range of scientific specialisation modules, students have the chance to choose classes according to their interest and occupational expectations, but without having to limit their possible future area of activity. Relevant subjects enable students to realise the impact of technology on the environment and, in accordance, to act responsibly. Character formation and problem-solving skills that follow from acquiring social, cultural and foreign language skills are developed by intensive project work. The degree programme also prepares students to take over executive functions. Moreover, the bachelor's programme is the starting point for further application-oriented, academic qualification by completing a master’s programme.

Programme Structure

The first three semesters serve as introduction/orientation phase with basic and subject-specific studies. These studies involve mathematical-scientific basics as well as technical basics and soft skills. During the specialisation phase (fourth and fifth semester) there are classes, tutorials and practical coursework in mechatronic basics and applications. Additionally, four elective scientific specialisation modules have to be completed. During the practical semester (sixth semester) students do an internship in industrial companies accompanied by various classes. The seventh semester is dedicated to industrial projects and practical coursework involving cross-subject teaching contents as well as writing a bachelor’s thesis.

Career Perspectives

Mechatronics engineers can perform a multitude of activities as, for example, in development, construction, assembly, manufacturing, commissioning, projecting, quality assurance, but also in the areas of distribution/sales, customer service, and consulting. Job prospects are excellent, as there is demand in all branches of mechanical and plant engineering as well as in electrical engineering and electronics. Being generalists, mechatronics engineers act as mediators in companies between already existing disciplines; by their interdisciplinary knowledge graduates are able to increase the efficiency of specialised teams.

Additional Information

The degree programme is a cooperation of the Faculties of Mechanical Engineering (FM) and Electrical Engineering (FE).

On the following websites you can find out more about general and progamme specific admission requirements:

• Persons with German university entrance certificates: Department of Student Affairs (HSST)
• Persons with other university entrance certificates: International Office.

Contact person

Silke Müller
Room 3.E.02
Ignaz-Schön-Straße 11, Schweinfurt

Phone +49 9721 940-8798
E-Mail silke.mueller[at]thws.de

Office hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 11:00 h

Website of the Bachelor's programme Mechatronics (German only)

Link to programme page Mechatronics (in German)

Programme offered by

Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's programme Robotics (in English)

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements; TestAS (see additional informations) or SAT, German A2 & English B2 for international applicants

Language of Instruction: English

Duration: 7 semesters (start: winter semester)

FHWS location: Schweinfurt

Diploma Supplement: yes

Tuition fees: none

Robotics is an innovative and rapidly growing field of technology. Today, robots can be found in many areas of industry and everyday life and their importance is steadily growing.

Since the the introduction in the second half of the last century, robots have developed into sophisticated and highly complex systems. More than ever, the design and implementation of robot systems requires a sound academic education. For this purpose, the FHWS and industrial partners have developed the Bachelor's programme Robotics. The bachelor’s programme prepares prospective engineers for future challenges in the area of robotics with a mix of theoretical and practical education and opens the door to a promising field of employment.

This English-taught Bachelor‘s programme is designed as TWIN programme alongside the existing German-taught Bachelor’s programme Robotik. TWIN programmes enable you to complete your studies in both German and English. You will also do cultural and linguistic trainings when studying those TWIN Programmes.

If you fulfil all requirements for a TWIN Programme, you will receive a TWIN Certificate at the end of your studies. It proves that you completed your studies in both languages and are more than qualified for a successful career on the German and international labour market.

Programme Structure

The Bachelor’s programme Robotics is divided into three sections. The first section covers the basic study period from the 1st to the 4th semester. In this section, students learn about the basics of computer science, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering as well as soft skills. In the following practical semester (5th semester) students gain professional experience in a company. Finally, there is the specialisation study period in the 6th and 7th semester. In this section, students have the opportunity to accentuate their education with lectures in a special areas of robotics. In addition, the 7th semester includes the preparation of the bachelor thesis.

A central component of the study programme are practical courses, which take place in each semester of the basic and specialisation study period. True to the motto "Learning by doing", students consolidate their theoretical knowledge through practical training.

Career Perspectives

Driven by the digitisation of production (Industry 4.0) and recent progress in artificial intelligence (AI), there is a growing need for robots. This results in a high and long-term demand for academically qualified robotics engineers. In addition to robotics, the bachelor‘s programme also qualifies students for cross-sectional activities in the fields of computer science, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.

Additional Information

Applicants with a higher education entrance qualification acquired outside the EU require the scholastic aptitude test TestAS or SAT (exceptions: graduates of a Studienkolleg as well as graduates of German schools in non-European countries leaving school with an Abitur).
TestAS involves completing the Core Test as well as the subject specific Engineering Module. In both parts, a standard value/TestAS score of 100 is assumed in order to enrol. The value 100 in both test parts applies to both the paper-based and the digital TestAS.
The SAT test requires a minimum composite score of 1050 in order to enrol.

For more information about general admission requirements, please refer to the pages of our Department of Student Affairs (HSST).

Contact person

Prof. Dr. Marian Daun
Ignaz-Schön-Str. 11
97421 Schweinfurt

Phone +49 9721 940-8552
E-Mail marian.daun[at]thws.de

Link to programme page Robotics (in English)

Programme offered by

Faculty of Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's programme Robotics (in German)

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements

Language of Instruction: German

Duration: 7 (start: winter semester)

FHWS location: Schweinfurt

Diploma Supplement: yes

Tuition fees: none

Robotics is an innovative and rapidly growing field of technology. Today, robots can be found in many areas of industry and everyday life and their importance is steadily growing. Since the the introduction in the second half of the last century, robots have developed into sophisticated and highly complex systems. More than ever, the design and implementation of robot systems requires a sound academic education. For this purpose, the FHWS and industrial partners have developed the Bachelor's programme Robotics. The bachelor’s programme prepares prospective engineers for future challenges in the area of robotics with a mix of theoretical and practical education and opens the door to a promising field of employment.

Programme Structure

The Bachelor’s programme Robotics is divided into three sections. The first section covers the basic study period from the 1st to the 4th semester. In this section, students learn about the basics of computer science, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering as well as soft skills. In the following practical semester (5th semester) students gain professional experience in a company. Finally, there is the specialisation study period in the 6th and 7th semester. In this section, students have the opportunity to accentuate their education with lectures in a special areas of robotics. In addition, the 7th semester includes the preparation of the bachelor thesis. A central component of the study programme are practical courses, which take place in each semester of the basic and specialisation study period. True to the motto "Learning by doing", students consolidate their theoretical knowledge through practical training.

Career Perspectives

Driven by the digitisation of production (Industry 4.0) and recent progress in artificial intelligence (AI), there is a growing need for robots. This results in a high and long-term demand for academically qualified robotics engineers. In addition to robotics, the bachelor‘s programme also qualifies students for cross-sectional activities in the fields of computer science, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.

Additional Information

General admission requirements apply to all applicants with German higher education entrance qualification. For more information, please see the pages of our Department for Student Affairs (HSST).

Contact person

Prof. Dr. Volker Willert
Ignaz-Schön-Str. 11
97421 Schweinfurt

Phone +49 9721 940-8598
Mail volker.willert[at]thws.de

Link to programme page Robotics (in German)

Programme offered by

Faculty of Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's programme Business and Engineering (in English)

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements; German A2 & English B2 for international applicants

Language of Instruction: English

Duration: 7 semesters (start: winter semester)

FHWS location: Schweinfurt

Diploma Supplement: yes

Tuition fees: none

This Bachelor’s programme is one of our TWIN Programmes, i.e. the Business and Engineering programme taught in English (IBE) is basically identical to the programme mainly taught in German (BWW). During the course of studies, students may switch languages and so acquire a TWIN Certificate at the end.

Due to the teaching’s orientation towards economic and technical matters, the programme offers above-average career opportunities and security of employment. Lecturers who often gathered there experience in top management positions of companies teach up-to-date and future-oriented knowledge. To prepare students for their careers as good and practically as possible, many classes apply their learning content to issues in small, medium sized and big companies by cooperating with these companies. Students learn to meet managerial challenges with up-to-date skills in the economic-technical field as well as with professional, methodological, and social competence.

Programme Structure

During the first three semesters, teaching concentrates on the basics of substantial sub-disciplines of business engineering: Natural sciences, engineering, economics, project management and scientific/academic techniques.

From the 4th semester specialisation modules from the field of engineering or business can be chosen.
BWW: for an enginnering specialisation, students can choose mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or mechatronics; for a business specialisation, students can choose purchasing (mainly taught in English), production, sales or controlling.
IBE: An engineering specialisation is possible in mechatronics or mechanical engineering; for a business specialisation, students can choose production, purchasing, sales or digital business.

There is an internship module (6th semester) that introduces students to the actual work of business engineers. Studies are completed by a bachelor’s thesis (7th semester) that discusses a (often practical) problem on a scientific basis.

Career Perspectives

Due to the programme’s mixture of technical and non-technical elements, graduates can choose from a broad variety of occupational fields to start their career: Marketing/distribution, logistics, materials management/purchasing; production, controlling, accounting, administration/organisation, or data processing. Possible fields of activity are, for example, in producing and trading companies, engineering offices, banks, insurance companies, consulting firms, but also in the public sector or when establishing one’s own company.

Additional Information

Please follow the link for more details regarding general and programme specific admission requirements.

Contact person

Prof. Dr. Elke Stadelmann
Room 6.1.08
Ignaz-Schön-Str. 11, Schweinfurt

Phone +49 9721 940-8739
E-Mail elke.stadelmann@thws.de

Office hours: Please see the faculty's website!

Website of the Bachelor's programme Business and Engineering

Link to programme page Business and Engineering (in English)

Programme offered by

Faculty of Business and Engineering

Bachelor's programme Business and Engineering (in German)

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements; German B2 for international applicants

Language of Instruction: German

Duration: 7 semesters (start: winter semester)

FHWS location: Schweinfurt

Diploma Supplement: yes

Tuition fees: none

This Bachelor’s programme is one of our TWIN Programmes, i.e. the Business and Engineering programme taught in English (IBE) is basically identical to the programme mainly taught in German (BWW). During the course of studies, students may switch languages and so acquire a TWIN Certificate at the end.

Due to the teaching’s orientation towards economic and technical matters, the programme offers above-average career opportunities and security of employment. Lecturers who often gathered there experience in top management positions of companies teach up-to-date and future-oriented knowledge. To prepare students for their careers as good and practically as possible, many classes apply their learning content to issues in small, medium sized and big companies by cooperating with these companies. Students learn to meet managerial challenges with up-to-date skills in the economic-technical field as well as with professional, methodological, and social competence.

Programme Structure

During the first three semesters, teaching concentrates on the basics of substantial sub-disciplines of business engineering: Natural sciences, engineering, economics, project management and scientific/academic techniques.

From the 4th semester specialisation modules from the field of engineering or business can be chosen.
BWW: for an engineering specialisation, students can choose mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or mechatronics; for a business specialisation, students can choose production, digital business, sales or controlling.
IBE: An engineering specialisation is possible in mechatronics or mechanical engineering; for a business specialisation, students can choose production, digital business, sales or purchasing.

There is an internship module (6th semester) that introduces students to the actual work of business engineers in companies. Studies are completed by a bachelor’s thesis (7th semester) that discusses a (often practical) problem on a scientific basis.

Career Perspectives

Due to the programme’s mixture of technical and non-technical elements, graduates can choose from a broad variety of occupational fields to start their career: Marketing/distribution, logistics, materials management/purchasing; production, controlling, accounting, administration/organisation, or data processing. Possible fields of activity are, for example, in producing and trading companies, engineering offices, banks, insurance companies, consulting firms, but also in the public sector or when establishing one’s own company.

Additional Information

On the following websites you can find out more about general and progamme specific admission requirements:

• Persons with German university entrance certificates: Department of Student Affairs (HSST)
• Persons with other university entrance certificates: International Office.

Contact person

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Deutschle
Raum 11.E.10
Ignaz-Schön-Str. 11, Schweinfurt

Phone +49 9721 940-8684
E-Mail ulrich.deutschle[at]thws.de

Link to programme page Business and Engineering (in German)

Programme offered by

Faculty of Business and Engineering