SHIFT Study Sprint Sustainable Civil Engineering Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

The SHIFT Study Sprint is a preparatory course with a duration of 15 weeks. It takes place at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt in Neuburg an der Donau (near Ingolstadt), Bavaria, Germany, and is aimed at high school graduates who wish to continue with a Bachelor's in Sustainable Civil Engineering at THI. The SHIFT Study Sprint prepares participants technically and professionally through subject-related courses as well as intercultural courses, German classes and a support system that includes guidance and administrative support to foster integration at THI and in Neuburg an der Donau.

Details of courses and activities:

• Bridge course in mathematics
• German course (level A1 or A2)
• Excel basics workshop
• Intercultural competence
• Two elective subjects (choice between Excel advanced workshop, scientific and independent work, various IT workshops, etc.)
• Two intercultural elective subjects (choice between German business etiquette, success in German professional life, etc.)
• Various workshops and events
• Excursions to cities, conferences and companies
• And more

The successful participation in the SHIFT Study Sprint does not allow for a direct admission to the Bachelor's in Sustainable Civil Engineering at THI. However, the participation certificate will allow for additional positive evaluation of your application to the Bachelor's programme. In addition, the SHIFT team will guide you through the application process as part of the Study Sprint.

Application period: 15 March - 30 April 2027

Dates: The SHIFT Study Sprint takes place the semester before the Bachelor's programme starts. You are able to apply for the study programme during the Study Sprint. You are not automatically admitted to the Bachelor's programme.

Mode of Study: The SHIFT Study Sprint takes place in person at THI in Neuburg an der Donau (near Ingolstadt), Bavaria, Germany. Participants are expected to be present and actively participating in the courses and activities offered in order to receive a certificate of participation.

82 EUR

The price does not include accommodation, insurance or other living costs. The student union fee of 82 EUR enables access to systems, THI student cafeteria prices and facilities of the university.

There are no integrated internships in the programme. However, excursions to companies, networking with companies and other workplace-related activities will be offered.

• Proof of valid university entrance qualification 
• Proof of sufficient proficiency in English (language level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference)
• Successful completion of the selection procedure (in accordance with § 7 of the statutes)

The following criteria are assessed in the selection procedure:

a) Overall grade of the university entrance qualification (according to VPD) and
b) Competence in STEM subjects, measured on the basis of the subject-specific individual grades of the university entrance qualification in mathematics, chemistry, physics and computer science.

The selection procedure will be carried out on the basis of the documents submitted by the applicant. There will NOT be an interview. You must upload the documents to our online platform during the application process. 

A maximum of 25 participants can be accepted into the programme. After the application deadline, a committee will review the application documents and you will receive feedback as soon as possible.

Meals are not included in the programme. However, participants may eat at the two cafeterias at THI as well as in nearby eateries in the city centre in walking distance. The meals at THI cafeterias are subsidised and affordable.

The programme offers:

• Excursions to (historically) relevant cities in the region
• Educational excursions to exhibitions and conferences (e.g. Intersolar)
• Trips to local and regional companies
• Social gatherings with other participants and students (e.g. board game night)
• Visits to museums (e.g. Haus der Bayerischen Geschichte)
• Themed nights (e.g. Uganda Night)
• And much more

Additionally, participants will be guided on how to socially integrate into campus life as well as the city.