Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering University of Duisburg-Essen

Electrical engineering is an extremely versatile and innovative field. Its systems and components are the basis for all modern technologies, reaching from production facilities and communication technology to vehicles and energy supply. Hence, it is one of the key disciplines in industry and business. Electrical engineers trained in Germany enjoy worldwide recognition for their professional specialist knowledge and expertise in key technologies.

During their studies, students get to know the functioning of electrical components and systems in electrical engineering, information technology, and microelectronics, and how these are used. They gain insights into the implementation of modern technologies, such as the development of renewable energy systems, low-emission vehicles, innovative communication technologies, or wireless networks. Topics such as the Internet of Things also play an important role.

The study programme offers a wide scope of topics in order to prepare students comprehensively for the diverse professional fields and areas of application in electrical engineering. This opens up a wide range of career opportunities for graduates; in research and development, project planning, production or sales, in life-long learning beyond.

Due to the constantly growing demand for specialists, the career prospects for graduates are excellent. They are not only sought after in the electrical engineering and communications industry, but also in mechanical engineering, the automotive and aviation industries, medical technology, energy and environmental technology, in engineering offices and by software providers. The Bachelor's degree programme provides a solid basis for an exciting career in a wide range of industries, or to a postgraduate Master's degree.

The first two semesters offer general orientation, both in the subject matter and the German culture and language. Hence, in the first year, the language of instruction in this Bachelor’s degree programme for the basic subjects is English. In addition, language courses are offered. The remaining four semesters are taught in German and English, and they further the knowledge expected to successfully finish with a degree.

In addition to the compulsory courses in the curriculum, you will have the opportunity to pursue personal engineering interests in elective courses. Methods of teaching include practical laboratory assignments and participation in project team work. Non-technical courses are also integrated into the curriculum, which serve to develop soft skills and key qualifications.

The degree programme concludes with the Bachelor’s thesis. The thesis illustrates your ability to work independently and within a given time frame on a specific problem from the field of Engineering using scientific methods. Bachelor graduates are qualified to continue their studies in a postgraduate (so-called consecutive) or interdisciplinary Master’s programme. However, you can also use your Bachelor’s degree to enter the job market directly.

An industrial internship in a company is compulsory for all Bachelor's students.

University entrance qualification ("Abitur") or a high school diploma equivalent to the German Abitur, or special university entrance qualification (restricted to certain fields of study, "Fachhochschulreife"), or equivalent

Proof of course grades in Mathematics of 2.5 or better (or equivalent grades) during the last three years prior to the application for this study programme

All students are required to pay an administrative fee of about 350 EUR per semester. The administrative fee includes a monthly ticket for public transport in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, subsidised meals in the university canteen, and administrative services of the university itself.

With an estimated monthly budget of 1,200 EUR, you’ll find Duisburg, Essen, and the surrounding metropolitan area of "Ruhrgebiet" an affordable place to live and study, with great public transport and student-friendly housing.

The faculty and the teaching and administrative staff all aim to support international students towards academic success and their integration into the German job market after completing their studies. A variety of additional courses on how to relocate to a foreign country and culture, on intercultural communication, on dealing with institutions and finding one's way in them, plus how to enter the German job market successfully all add to your swiftly feeling at home in Germany.

Accommodation is possible both in student housing run by the "Studierendenwerk" and in flats offered on the free housing market. The rent for a room in a student hall of residence is around 350 to 500 EUR per month.

We are a young faculty with a structure unique to Germany. From electrical engineering and information technology to mechanical engineering, materials technology and civil engineering - everything belonging to the field of engineering is united under one roof. Beyond these, medical technology, business administration, and logistics ensure additional multi-perspective study programmes and multidisciplinary research approaches. With some 50 institutes, some 80 professors, and over 7,500 students, we are one of the largest engineering faculties in Germany.

For the Faculty of Engineering, internationalisation is a primary goal for advancing its performance in research and teaching. This includes the faculty-wide range of internationally oriented Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes, the “International Studies in Engineering” (ISE) structure. We also proudly host a large number of guest researchers from all over the world research who add to the international reputation of the Faculty of Engineering.

The multicultural people of the Ruhr area are known for their open-mindedness, inventiveness, and a great deal of curiosity. Sports & leisure, gastronomy, arts & culture, numerous shopping opportunities, and "special places" – the cities of Duisburg and Essen as well as the whole metropolitan area have much more to offer than one – or even several – of the largest universities in Germany.