Industrial Engineering Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
- Duration
- 7 semesters
- Language of instruction
- GermanEnglish
- Tuition fees
-
Tuition varies
- Next application deadline
- 15 January 2027 (summer semester)
- Language level required
- English: B2German: B2
Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- BSc
- Duration
- 7 semesters
- Full-time / part-time
- Full-time, Part-time (study alongside work)
- Intake
- Winter and summer semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- A Diploma supplement will be issued
- Yes
Language of instruction
- German
- English
Teaching language:
First until fourth semester: German
Fifth until seventh semester: English
Participants can choose to write their Bachelor's theses in English.
German language skills at B2 level are only required if the entire seven-semester degree programme is completed in Albstadt.
Programme description
The Bachelor's BSc Industrial Engineering (IE) is an innovative study programme combining the fields of business, technology and IT.
Industrial engineers have a high flexibility, broad knowledge and universal applicability in companies which are the reason for a success story that has lasted for decades.
This degree course teaches the basic skills needed for the job in seven semesters. It offers two different specialisations that students can choose between the fourth and seventh semester:
- Digital Production
- Green Energy and Mobility
Industrial engineers work in numerous positions that are concerned with the optimisation of complex processes, systems or organisations by developing, improving and implementing integrated systems of people, money, knowledge, information and equipment. With the combination of specialised knowledge and skills in the mathematical, engineering and business sciences, industrial engineers ensure the effective flow of processes, systems and operations.
Typical jobs and fields of employment are related to the design, development and optimisation of production and manufacturing processes, i.e. shop floor control or inventory management. Consulting and project management related occupations are also career opportunities. Other possibilities are logistics and supply chain management or quality management. Apart from administration and management related jobs, quite a few graduates decide to become self-employed and start their own businesses as entrepreneurs or engage themselves as intrapreneurs, pushing forward innovation and fostering business development.
Programme structure
The lectures in the fifth, sixth and seventh semesters are in English.
The Industrial Engineering degree programme offers lectures, seminars, labs, practical projects, etc.
Semester 1: mathematics I, practical technology course, computer science fundamentals, digital technologies, general business administration, foreign language
Semester 2: mathematics II, materials engineering, technical mechanics, data analytics, cost and activity accounting, digital marketing
Semester 3: fundamentals in physics, enterprise resource planning, automotive technology, supply chain management, artificial intelligence, digital transformation
Semester 4: in-depth compulsory elective courses in block I, innovation and quality management, human resource management and ethics
Semester 5: project management, integrated practical semester/internship semester
Semester 6: in-depth compulsory elective courses in block II, business intelligence, customer and competition management, technical sales
Semester 7: in-depth compulsory elective courses in block III (practical project), Bachelor's thesis
Mode of study
- HybridPhase of attendance: yes, compulsoryPace of course: mixed (e.g. fixed exam dates and duration, study content can be studied at any time)
International elements in the curriculum
The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:
- Language training provided
- Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
- International guest lecturers
- Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
Students can spend a semester at one of over 30 partner universities worldwide.
- Opportunities for students to work abroad
Integrated internships
The BSc Industrial Engineering students can complete their integrated internship semester (fifth semester) at a company abroad/worldwide.
Application and admission
Application period(s)
Summer semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
1 November 2026
|
15 January 2027
|
Winter semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
1 May 2027
|
15 July 2027
|
Academic admissions requirements
Language requirements
German language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
Goethe-Zertifikat
|
Total: Goethe-Zertifikat B2
|
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
Cambridge English Qualifications
|
Total: B2 First
|
How to apply?
Costs and funding
Tuition fees per semester
| Applicants from | Tuition fee | |
|---|---|---|
EU countries
|
0 EUR
| |
Non-EU countries
|
1,500 EUR
|
Semester contribution
Semester fee 2026: approx. 180 EUR
Cost of living
Estimated costs per month:
- rent: 290 to 330 EUR (depending on the type of room)
- food: 200 to 300 EUR
- health insurance: 130 to 150 EUR
- leisure and travel: depends on your own budget
More information about housing: https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/im-studium/studierendenwerk/wohnungssuche/
Part-time employment
Part-time jobs are offered in the university‘s career centre.
A lot of minor qualification jobs can be found in the surrounding area in the first semesters.
A lot of more advanced positions for engineering students can be found directly in Albstadt or within a 50 km radius in local high-tech companies.
In addition, there is the possibility to work as a student assistant at Albstadt-Sigmaringen University.
Scholarships and financing information
Scholarships:
- "Deutschlandstipendium"
- university-wide scholarships
- nationwide scholarships
Find out more about the listed scholarships at:
https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/im-studium/stipendien
https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/im-studium/stipendien/stipendien-hochschulweit.
In addition, there is the possibility to work as a student assistant at Albstadt-Sigmaringen University.
Living & services
Support for international students
- Specialist counselling
- Visa matters
- Support with registration procedures
There are assistance and support services for first-year students with numerous different offers:
- Preliminary courses (prep courses)
- Mentoring
- Support in mathematics
- Kickstart semester: more time in the foundation course
- Studying with family responsibilities
- Study reflection — "Feel Good"
Further information about support services: https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/studieninteressierte/infos-fuer-studieninteressierte/
Support for specific needs
Refugee programme
Albstadt-Sigmaringen University is helping refugees from Ukraine prepare for potential studies and has recently developed, among other things, an online language course for advanced learners. It has also set up a help desk where refugees can find support and answers to their most pressing questions. It is also involved in a network of universities and institutions across Europe that offer a wide range of free online courses, supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Studying with a family
The university is committed to implementing and further developing family-friendly policies to help students balance their studies with family life. The goal is to continue to systematically embed family-study balance within the university. For example, students with family responsibilities are given priority when scheduling practical training sessions, exams, etc., and their children receive free meals in the university cafeteria.
Course-specific language courses available
Career advisory services
Further information about your future career: https://www.hs-albsig.de/hochschule/organisation/career-center/career-center-fuer-studierende/
Accommodation
Finding accommodation in Albstadtis relatively easy. There are both student residences and private rooms and apartments available for rent.
Find more information on house hunting / finding accommodation in Albstadt here: https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/vor-dem-studium/wohnungssuche.
Contact
Engineering
- Name
- Prof Dr Lutz Sommer
- Adresse
- Poststraße 6, 72458 Albstadt
- Telefon
- +49 75717329531