Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

Modern life relies heavily on electrical engineering and information technology. From smart home systems to smart grids, these technologies shape how we live and interact with the world. This degree programme provides a solid understanding of how electronic devices are designed, built, and connected, and how data is processed to create intelligent systems.

Students learn the fundamentals of hardware and software interaction, enabling them to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to real-world challenges.

During the basic phase of the programme, students acquire a strong foundation in mathematics, natural sciences, and electrical engineering. They study digital technology, programming, systems theory, and control engineering. Courses in measurement technology and electronics complement the curriculum.

In the third and fourth semesters, knowledge is further deepened. In the sixth and seventh semesters, students can specialise by choosing electives according to their interests.

The programme is taught entirely in English and is designed for international students. It also includes German language courses, which support everyday life in Germany and improve career opportunities. In addition, students develop intercultural communication skills, facilitating entry into the international working world.

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology is characterised by a strong emphasis on practical experience. From the very beginning of the programme, students are involved in project-based learning and gain hands-on skills in laboratory work, such as circuit design and soldering. Teaching is closely linked to industry, as lecturers bring extensive professional experience and combine theoretical lectures with practical laboratory exercises.

A key element of the programme is the internship semester, usually in the fifth semester, where students gain first professional experience in an industrial company. They work on real engineering tasks, apply their academic knowledge, and become familiar with industry-standard workflows. The internship is followed by a written report and presentation. Students are also supported in completing their internship abroad.

In addition, the Bachelor's thesis is often conducted in cooperation with industry partners, providing further practical experience and frequently leading to direct employment opportunities after graduation.

Who is the programme aimed at?

The programme is suitable for students interested in mathematics, physics, and computer science. It is ideal for those fascinated by technology, who enjoy solving scientific and technical problems, and are interested in both hardware and software. Applicants should be open to teamwork and intercultural collaboration.

Semester One: Mathematics 1, Circuit Analysis 1, Physics, Programming 1, Language 1

Semester Two: Mathematics 2, Circuit Analysis 2, Electromagnetic Fields, Digital Electronics, Language 2

Semester Three: Mathematics 3, Instrumentation and Measurement, Programming 2, Signals and Systems, Language 3

Semester Four: Focal Subjects 1, Advanced Electronics, Microcontroller Systems, Control Systems, Management

Semester Five: Practical Training Guidance, Practical Training

Semester Six: Focal Subjects 2, Digital Systems

Semester Seven: Focal Subjects, Projects, Bachelor's Thesis, Final Presentation

Internship semester at a company

All applicants must hand in the following application documents:

1. School completion certificate, including transcript

Non-EU applicants only: Submit a certificate from ASK ("Ausländerstudienkolleg Konstanz"). Please send your documents and evaluation request directly to the Center for International Students. There it will be decided which documents will be accepted for the examination.

For further information, please see: http://www.htwg-konstanz.de/en/academics/center-for-international-students-konstanz/start-page/.

Please remember to contact the ASK as quickly as possible, as they have different deadlines and require some time to evaluate your documents and issue the ASK certificate.

EU or non-EU applicants holding a German HZB ("Hochschulzugangsberechtigung"): Follow the same application procedure as German applicants.

2. An English language certificate is required.
For all applicants who did not attend a German school with English as a subject. The certificate must be available by the time of enrolment at the latest.

3. German language certificate (level A1)
In certain cases following consultation with the Dean of Studies, it may be sufficient to reach German A1 by the end of the first semester.

All students pay semester fees (student services fee, registration fee, student union membership fee) amounting to approx. 215 EUR per semester.

The cost of living is approximately 900 EUR per month for general expenses, including rent, utilities, food, household items, transport, entertainment, clothing, insurance, books, the semester contribution (not included in the above-mentioned tuition fee for non-EU nationals), etc.

International students who come from the EU or outside the EU or the EEA and have a student visa are normally allowed to work outside of the university for 120 full or 240 half days per year. Therefore, students may work full-time during the lecture-free period or part-time during the semester. As the Karlsruhe region has a very low unemployment rate, chances of finding student jobs are generally quite good.

Career counselling and coaching services will help you determine where you stand: https://www.h-ka.de/en/study/guidance-counseling/advisory-services.

Students can apply for student housing through student services ("Studierendenwerk") at https://www.sw-ka.de/en/wohnen/. However, there is usually a waiting list for dormitory accommodation.

The "Studierendenwerk" website also provides information about its extensive private accommodation service.

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) is all about technology and business. The university offers degree programmes in engineering and IT as well as business management and media. There are six faculties:

• Architecture and Construction Engineering
• Computer Science and Business Information Systems
• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
• Information Management and Media
• Management Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics

Small classes and an excellent student-teacher ratio ensure that individual students are well taken care of.

Applied Teaching and Learning

The majority of German engineers have graduated from universities of applied sciences such as HKA, where teaching and learning are geared towards practical application.

Important elements of this are as follows:

• mandatory experience in business and industry of all professors
• seminars accompanied by lab classes
• mandatory internship semesters and thesis work in industry
• hands-on project work from day one

Applied Research

At HKA, teaching is complemented by research, which equally focuses on its practical application. Close links to industry ensure the university’s high quality standards and ensure that its graduates are well prepared for the labour market, both nationally and globally. This is borne out by numerous university rankings, which rank HKA among the top of German universities of applied sciences.

The Campus

The university’s main campus is located in the centre of Karlsruhe, on the southern edge of the spacious Hardt forest. It is a green campus that is equally suited for studying and recreation. The city of Karlsruhe, with a population of 310,000, including a combined student population of well over 45,000, is the centre of one of Germany’s prime technology regions.