Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Industrial Engineering (Bachelor’s degree)

Where business and technology converge within a company, do you want to build bridges and create global value chains? As business processes and operations become increasingly complex, the manufacturing and service sectors need specialists who are technically proficient and can think in economic terms at the same time. The Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering provides you with training in both business administration and engineering. By choosing specialisations in business and technology, you can tailor your degree programme to create a personalised, career-oriented profile. In collaboration with Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, you will be prepared for your future career. The THU offers this degree programme in cooperation with Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the academic degree of Bachelor of Engineering – your ticket to a wide range of career opportunities at the interface between technology and business.

  • Economy & Production
  • Semester begin Winter / Summer
  • Program Mode Full-time, Dual study program
  • Study Period 7 semester
  • Application period 02.05. - 15.07.2026
  • Admission Status Admission-restricted
  • Language german, english
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short & sweet

On the industrial engineering degree course, you will combine technology and business and benefit from an interdisciplinary education. The course is offered in cooperation with Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, which mainly covers the economics, law and language subjects, while Ulm University of Applied Sciences teaches you the natural sciences and engineering skills.

  • Diverse: Work on the combination of technology, business and management in a wide range of industries.
  • Practical : By choosing a practice-oriented study model such as the Ulm Model or the in-depth practice, you will benefit from a strong link between theory and application.
  • Top career opportunities: Benefit from excellent career opportunities in industry, logistics, consulting and IT.

Industrial engineering studies Contents

The industrial engineering degree course lasts seven semesters and begins with basic concepts of the disciplines of engineering and economics. You then choose your specialization.

The course is offered in cooperation with the Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, which mainly covers the economics, law and language subjects, while the THU teaches you the natural sciences and engineering skills.

Requirements for your Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management

To enroll in the program, you must have the General University Entrance Qualification, the Subject-Specific University Entrance Qualification, the University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification, or an equivalent qualification. In addition, you must provide proof of a 6-week pre-study internship before the start of the program. Since this is a cooperative degree program, applications are submitted through the University of Applied Sciences Neu-Ulm (HNU). You can find more information about the requirements and the application process on the HNU website.

Conclusion & perspectives

When you complete your Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, you will receive a Bachelor of Engineering degree and a wide range of career opportunities await you in industry, commerce and service companies. The interdisciplinary nature of the course, combining natural sciences and engineering on the one hand and economics and law on the other, will qualify you for careers in both areas. You will work at the interface between technology and business administration and combine technical know-how with economic thinking. The focus is on planning and control in areas such as materials management and production as well as quality management, sales, logistics, safety, environmental management and management consultancy. Companies in the electrical industry, software sector or industrial manufacturing companies also offer attractive prospects. Thanks to the interdisciplinary nature of the course, industrial engineers are in high demand on the job market and benefit from excellent career prospects in a wide range of industries. Master's programs are also available after successful completion.

I'm studying industrial engineering in the joint degree program offered by THU and HNU because I'm fascinated by the combination of technology and business.
Kian Stache, 4th semester, Industrial Engineering
Kian Stache

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