International Engineering (BSc) Technische Hochschule Mannheim

The Bachelor's programme International Engineering (BSc) at Technische Hochschule Mannheim offers strong practical relevance and a multifaceted learning experience. Students benefit from hands-on labs, real-world projects, and close collaboration with local industry in Germany.

This interdisciplinary programme in International Engineering/INB provides a solid foundation in key engineering and natural science disciplines, focusing on:

• Electrical Engineering: Topics include automation, Internet of Things (IoT), energy technology, renewable energy, e-mobility, and autonomous driving.
• Mechanical Engineering: This covers areas such as wind turbine design, engine optimisation, battery research, and digital twins of complex systems and production lines.
• Process Engineering: This focuses on transforming materials into products, e.g. biodegradable plastics or technologies to reduce greenhouse gases like CO₂.

The programme is designed for both international students and German applicants with an interest in intercultural exchange. It combines electrical, mechanical, and process engineering into a comprehensive, multidisciplinary curriculum.

Students can expect:

• Extensive practical work
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratories
• Small class sizes and individual support
• Close contact with regional and international industry partners
• Future-oriented projects and engaging course content

Career opportunities:

Engineering graduates are in high demand across many sectors. International engineers play a key role in areas such as mobility, sustainable resource use, intelligent networks, and secure production systems.

Career paths include technical development, production, sales, and project management, with many advancing into leadership positions. The field offers excellent salary prospects and strong job security.

For course details, see https://www.inb.hs-mannheim.de/inb.

The BSc programme in International Engineering (INB) at Technische Hochschule Mannheim offers four specialisations:

• General Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Process Engineering

Programme structure:

First & second semesters (Foundation studies): Focus on mathematics and physics, with introductory courses in electrical, mechanical, and process engineering. Laboratory courses develop practical skills in electrical engineering and chemistry. Instruction is in English.

Third & fourth semesters (Advanced studies): Core engineering knowledge is deepened, highlighting interdisciplinary connections. Examples include thermodynamics (relevant to process and mechanical engineering) and measurement and control technology. Courses are taught in English. At the end of the fourth semester, students choose a specialisation and plan their internships.

Fifth semester (Internship): Students gain practical experience in industry or research institutions, developing organisational and communication skills. The internship can be completed in Germany or abroad.

Sixth & seventh semesters (Specialisation): Students specialise in one of the four areas.

• General Engineering focuses on broad, interdisciplinary skills for coordinating industrial processes and optimising complex systems. Courses remain in English.
• Electrical, Mechanical, and Process Engineering provide deeper subject-specific knowledge. These courses are generally taught in German and are linked to related German-language degree programmes.

Language requirements: No German is required at the start. Students can learn German up to B1 level during the programme, with the option to reach C1/DSH-2 voluntarily. Language courses are offered free of charge by the university.

More information: https://www.inb.hs-mannheim.de/language-training

• The fifth semester is a practical semester in German, European, or international companies, allowing students to apply their acquired theoretical knowledge in practice and establish professional connections. 
• The university has a broad network of partner companies and supports students in selecting an company placement. 
• Often, this results in initial job offers for future employment in the industry or student working positions during the studies.
• The industrial placement has to last at least 100 working days.

Check details regarding the internship semester at https://www.inb.hs-mannheim.de/industrial-internship.

A university/higher education entrance qualification is required. 

Admission is based on the applicant's academic and professional performance in the subject concerned. 

Required application documents:

• CV
• proof of sufficient English language skills (details below)
• authenticated copies of school/university certificates / transcripts / "Studienkolleg" type T if available
• motivational letter (maximum one A4 page) answering the following:

Why do you want to study engineering? What are your specific talents or interests?
What is your motivation for studying in Germany and in Mannheim?
Which skills and knowledge do you want to gain by studying with us?

Application procedure:

1. E-mail your application documents for initial evaluation to apply.inb@th-mannheim.de. We will give advice and check eligibility for you.
2. Go to https://campus.th-mannheim.de.
3. Switch to English language with the country icon in the right bottom corner on the front page of the campus portal.
4. Register your personal details in the portal to generate your application account. Important: Please ensure that you write your surname and first name(s) as indicated in your passport. Additionally, provide your full and current postal address, including the postal code, to ensure that official documents from Technische Hochschule Mannheim can reach you by mail.
5. Prepare your documents: Produce PDF scans of max. 5 MB per document.
6. Create an application for BSc International Engineering (INB).
7. Upload all necessary application documents.
8. Submit your complete online application before the end of our application deadline. 

We recommend submitting the application as soon as possible to speed up visa and housing procedures.

Approx. 200 EUR per semester

Approx. 800 to 1,000 EUR per month

• If you need to earn money while studying, ensure that you know the relevant work regulations for your visa status. Students are limited in terms of hours they can work per week and amount.
• We do not encourage our international students to work more than 10 hours per week.
• Student tutor positions are available for higher semester students.

Our Career Center offers seminars for all students on topics such as job application training, presentation techniques and time management. It also provides individual counselling during the transition from higher education to the career stage.

The seminars and advisory services involve no extra charges for the students and our graduates can also avail themselves of these offers.

During your studies, we support you in personal development with professional advice and long-term coaching.

There are student halls of residence run by the Student Services ("Studierendenwerk Mannheim") in cooperation with the university's International Office. Student accommodation is subject to availability and monthly rent for single rooms is approximately 350 EUR.

Learn more at https://www.stw-ma.de/en/housing/student-accommodations/.

We highly recommend applying for student accommodation through "Studierendenwerk Mannheim" concurrently with your application for admission to our institution. You can apply to "Studierendenwerk Mannheim" before receiving admission into the INB programme. Submitting your housing application early will increase your chances of securing accommodation with "Studierendenwerk Mannheim".

The online application for student accommodation can be completed as early as four months prior to the start of the winter semester. Your housing application is non-binding and can be cancelled at any time if you are not admitted to INB or if you decide not to live and study in Mannheim.

Apply for student housing with "Studierendenwerk Mannheim" at https://www.stw-ma.de/en/housing/online-application/.

• We offer practice-oriented degree programmes in one of Germany’s strongest economic regions
• For more than 125 years, TH Mannheim has been shaping future-oriented education – preparing graduates for real-world challenges and global careers
• TH Mannheim builds on this advantage with close industry partnerships, integrated internships and dedicated support services that help you succeed academically and socially from day one
• Nine departments, offering a wide range of programmes in different fields
• It is not too big and not too small, offering a lively but familiar atmosphere:

With about 5,200 students, 180 professors, over 100 part-time lecturers and more than 300 technicians and administrative staff, TH Mannheim is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg.

With all the assets of a modern university campus, TH Mannheim provides students with ideal conditions to meet the requirements posed by the professional careers they have set their sights on.

Close working contacts with companies, professional associations and cultural institutions, together with the Karl Völker Foundation affiliated to the university, represent an ideal environment for internationally acclaimed research and development activities.

For many years, TH Mannheim has been one of the most research-intensive universities of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg. As such, it enables its students to participate in a wide range of research and development projects prior to graduation.

• Mannheim combines a strong economic environment with a vibrant student life
• Located in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region and close to Frankfurt International Airport, the city offers excellent career opportunities while remaining compact and student-friendly
• Mannheim is home to 170 nationalities
• An international, open-minded city with lots to offer:

The city of Mannheim is situated in a beautiful area where the Rhine and Neckar rivers meet.

The hills of the Palatinate and the Odenwald forest are visible in the distance.

The old university town of Heidelberg with its famous castle is less than a 15-minute train ride away. It is easily accessible with the Mannheim public transport student ticket. With its population of some 320,000, its theatres, cinemas, museums, Art Nouveau buildings and new technology industrial centres, Mannheim offers a fascinating combination of culture, tradition and innovation. Conveniently for students, Mannheim is less than an hour's bus ride from Frankfurt International Airport and has excellent train connections to important European metropolitan centres such as Berlin, Milan, Munich, Paris, and Zurich.