Are you interested in cars and the technology behind them? The Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering provides comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the automobile: from the powertrain, through engine and transmission technology, chassis and vehicle structure (including the bodywork and interior), right through to electrical and electronic systems. The focus is on the development, design and testing of all types of modern vehicles.
This seven-semester Automotive Engineering degree programme, which has no entry requirements, offers you the chance to specialise in ‘Design & Development’, ‘Systems and Powertrain Engineering’ or ‘General Automotive Engineering’, and can also be studied as a dual degree based on the Ulm model or with an in-depth practical component.
In the Bachelor’s program in Automotive Engineering, you’ll develop sustainable and safe mobility solutions for the vehicles of tomorrow. You’ll combine mechanical engineering, mechatronics, and modern simulation techniques to create practical engineering solutions.
The automotive engineering program lasts seven semesters. It covers calculation methods and design principles in detail. You will also gain knowledge in the use of numerical methods and simulation techniques, as well as mechatronics. To establish a solid foundation for this specialized knowledge, this mechanical engineering-oriented program also provides you with the general fundamentals of engineering science. The program is divided into a foundation phase and a major phase. In the introductory phase, which covers all modules through the end of the second semester, subjects such as mathematics, physics, materials science, manufacturing technology, CAD, design principles, and manufacturing processes are taught.
For specialized study, you will choose one of three tracks during the advanced studies:
You can apply for the Automotive Engineering course if you have the general higher education entrance qualification, the entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, the subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification or a comparable qualification. You must also provide proof of an eight-week pre-study work placement. If you have not yet completed the pre-study internship at the time of application, you can still apply and complete it by the start of the 4th semester. If you already have relevant vocational training or school-based practical experience in the field of metal technology, the pre-study work placement can be recognized in full or in part. The Automotive Engineering course is NC-free, which means that no specific grade point average is required. An interest in technology and enjoyment of mathematical and scientific topics are important for a successful course.
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the academic degree Bachelor of Engineering. As an engineer in automotive engineering, a wide range of careers opens up to you in a wide variety of fields of activity, in which different core knowledge is required, such as in construction and industrial design, in manufacturing and production, in sales and service, in research and development, in personnel management or in quality assurance. There are career opportunities for automotive engineering bachelor's students in the automotive and supplier industry as well as in scientific institutions, in testing and expert bodies, in engineering offices or in the public sector.
