Applied Sustainable Engineering Ansbach University of Applied Sciences

This degree course trains versatile sustainability engineers who can balance our high-tech society with the needs of an intact environment, help shape technological change in practice, or contribute to research and development.

In the first semesters, you will learn important engineering fundamentals and gain an overview of the many aspects of sustainability.

At the end of the fourth semester you will choose a specialisation and focus on this from the fifth semester onward. You can choose between Energy & Building Technology and Production & Plastics Technology.

The study of applied sustainable engineering optimally prepares you for your professional life. Depending on the orientation of your studies, you can work in a variety of companies and research institutions in a wide range of industries. Thus, you will find challenges in the following industries:

• Plant and mechanical engineering
• Automation and electrical industry
• Consulting
• Energy supply companies
• Engineering offices
• Chemical and industrial production plants
• Public utilities
• Technical services in public authorities, as well as in companies in the biotechnology, environmental technology, and information and communication technology sectors

The first semester will take place in a hybrid format, so that you can initially study in your home country and have time for the necessary formalities (visa application, etc.). From the second semester onwards, all lectures will be held on-site at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences.

In the first four semesters, you will learn important engineering fundamentals and gain an overview of the many aspects of sustainability. At the end of the fourth semester, you will choose a specialisation and focus on this from the fifth semester onwards.

Chosen focus: Energy and Building Technology
In Energy and Building Technology, you will deal with the sustainable generation, consumption, and distribution of energy. In the field of building technology, you will learn about two central components of sustainable building technology: building construction and the technical equipment of buildings.

Chosen focus: Production and Plastics Technology
In Production and Plastics Technology, you will learn about the most significant aspects of industrial production, with a special focus on applications in the plastics industry. The material-specific issues concerning polymers and their production play an important role.

Within your chosen focus, we will offer you the opportunity to individually select subjects and topics that you consider relevant. 

During the seventh semester, the practical study semester, you will gain your first practical experience as a future sustainability engineer in a company.

In the last semester, you will complete your Bachelor's thesis and deepen your knowledge of sustainably designed products and processes. Throughout your studies, the sustainability goals will be integrated into various modules.

A mandatory internship in the seventh semester will allow you to gain hands-on experience in industry.

Equivalent of a German university entrance certificate, successful completion of an academic entrance exam

We rely on uni-assist (https://www.uni-assist.de/en/) to determine whether you qualify for admission.

72 EUR per semester for student activity fees

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Located in Ansbach, in the heart of Franconia, our university offers an inspiring academic environment that combines high-quality education, applied research and excellent living conditions.

As a young and modern university, we are strongly committed to practice-oriented education and academic excellence. Our study programmes are designed in close cooperation with industry and research partners, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience and develop skills that are highly relevant for today’s global job market. Teaching takes place in state-of-the-art laboratories and digital learning environments, supporting innovative and future-oriented learning.

A key strength of our university is the close academic supervision of students. Thanks to small class sizes, students benefit from personal support, direct access to professors and a learning atmosphere that encourages interaction, critical thinking and individual development. Our strong focus on quality is reflected in independent rankings and awards. In the 2026 StudyCheck Awards, the university ranked sixth among the best universities in Germany. We also achieved first place in the category “Digital Campus”, underlining our commitment to a digitally advanced and forward-looking learning environment. The exceptional dedication of our teaching staff is further demonstrated by the title “Professor of the Year”, awarded first place in 2024 and second place in 2025.

We believe in the importance of sustainability for a positive learning and working environment. The Green Office organises projects and initiatives such as the monthly Repair Café and urban gardening to contribute to social and environmental awareness.

Additionally, we have an outstanding service for anyone interested in setting up a start-up business. Our start-up consultancy (“Gründungsberatung”) enables our students to gain access to the Entrepreneurial Innovation Hub Middle Franconia. It offers an intensive Start-up Certificate Programme and fully free support for start-up ideas including coaching, workshops and guidance on applying for funding.

Our university offers an ideal combination of academic excellence, practical relevance, personal support and outstanding regional opportunities – a place where students can thrive academically, professionally and personally.

Beyond academics, students enjoy an excellent quality of life in Middle Franconia. The region is known for its high safety standards, affordable living costs, green surroundings and cultural diversity. At the same time, it is one of Germany’s most economically dynamic regions, home to numerous international companies, innovative SMEs and strong career opportunities for graduates. With short train connections to Nuremberg, Fürth, Erlangen and Munich, students benefit from both a calm, safe study location and easy access to major economic and cultural hubs in Bavaria.