BEng Industrial Engineering with Work-Integrated Option Hochschule Bielefeld – University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI)

Are you fascinated by “technology made in Germany“? Would you like to study and put your newly acquired knowledge to practice by working in a company?

If your answer to both questions is yes, the BEng Industrial Engineering or the BEng Industrial Engineering (work-integrated) might be just right for you!

Both study programmes address students of all nationalities providing them with the best conditions for their professional future. The combination of business-related and technical courses qualifies graduates for interdisciplinary activities in a company, as they are able to evaluate, organise and optimise processes economically and technically.

Students enrolled in the regular study programme Industrial Engineering are members of the same group as the students enrolled in the work-integrated programme. During the lecture-free periods of the fourth and fifth semester, they prepare term papers on topics assigned by the teaching staff. Alternatively, the term papers may be based on work-oriented projects at the university or in companies. During the lecture-free period of the sixth semester, an internship in a company is compulsory.

Starting in the non-work-integrated programme and switching to the work-integrated version later on is possible, as the courses of study are largely identical.

Students enrolled in the work-integrated study programme Industrial Engineering are employed by a company at the same time, which is the peculiarity of the work-integrated programme. What’s more, students even receive financial remuneration for their employment in the company. The relevant work experience integrated into the programme is beneficial for both the student and the company and can provide a solid foundation for a possible permanent position in the company after having obtained the Bachelor’s degree.

Please find further information on the BEng Industrial Engineering (work-integrated) and the admission requirements on our website. Instructions on how to apply for the work-integrated degree programme can be found here.

For information on the regular study programme BEng Industrial Engineering (without a company), please check this website. Please find instructions on how to apply for the regular degree programme here.

Information on the programme content and organisation can be found on our websites:

• BEng Industrial Engineering: https://www.hsbi.de/en/academics/academic-programs/industrial-engineering
• BEng Industrial Engineering (work-integrated): https://www.hsbi.de/en/academics/academic-programs/industrial-engineering-wi

The Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, an equivalent school-leaving certificate or an educational background that qualifies you for higher education is required.

Approx. 230 EUR per semester

HSBI’s Team International Students supports you with individual career consultations, e.g. concerning job search, CV and motivation letter check, etc. Each semester, four workshops are offered in the “From Campus to Career” series, where you can acquire essential skills for your studies and future job search as well as network with experienced speakers. In addition, your faculty provides dedicated support through advisory offices for career planning.

The International Office supports first-year students in finding accommodation. If you require assistance, please contact: international.students@hsbi.de.

Excerpt from the mission statement

“In teaching and research, HSBI makes a responsible contribution to social development, with particular commitment to its regional environment. Our teaching serves to educate academically, to qualify for specialist and executive roles and to spark interest in lifelong learning. In research and development, we address big societal challenges. Technology transfer and further education are oriented towards the region’s requirements. Diversity and equal opportunities are a matter of course for us. Our learning and working environment is open, inspiring, beneficial and cooperative. HSBI sees itself as a learning organisation.”

About HSBI

Founded in 1971, HSBI was one of the first universities of applied sciences in the first wave of Fachhochschulen to open in Germany.

• three campuses: Bielefeld, Minden and Gütersloh
• six faculties: Design and Art, Minden Campus, Engineering and Mathematics, Social Sciences, Bielefeld School of Business, Health
• 10,290 students (2023), 788 international students (2023)
• 219 professors (2023)
• 62 lecturers for special assignments (2023)
• 338 academic staff members (2023)
• 309 administrative staff members (2023)
• 42 Bachelor's programmes
• 28 Master's programmes
• seven certificate programmes
• six research institutes
• two research groups
• system-accredited by the AQAS accreditation commission: HSBI takes responsibility for quality assurance and continuous improvement of study programmes.
• certified as a family-friendly university

Eight good reasons to choose HSBI

1. Higher education with a practical approach: HSBI maintains close contacts with industries, businesses as well as social and cultural institutions in the region.
2. High study satisfaction among students (student survey 2019: 80%)
3. Studying in all circumstances: Pre-study and study-accompanied support, different study formats and a wide range of counselling services
4. The right study format for everyone: Full-time, work-integrated and part-time study programmes
5. Career opportunities: Most graduates find their first permanent job within three months of graduating. Most graduates are highly satisfied with their overall professional situation (student survey 2019: 71%).
6. The location: The region of East Westphalia-Lippe is one of the strongest business centres in Germany, especially for medium-sized companies.
7. Discover the world. More than 150 partner universities in nearly 50 countries
8. Bielefeld is a safe city. Bielefeld is the second safest city in Germany (as of 2021, source).

OWL – worth knowing

• Approx. 2.08 million inhabitants (2023) 
• 6.9 million overnight stays per year (holiday region Teutoburg Forest) 
• OWL (Ostwestfalen-Lippe — East Westphalia-Lippe) is one of the leading technology regions in Europe.
• 14 universities with over 67,000 students 
• Economically strong region with about 140,000 companies, about one million jobs and a large international network – “hidden champions” 
• Gross domestic product (GDP) of the region: around 75 billion EUR per year

Bielefeld – worth knowing

• Approx. 344,000 inhabitants (2023) 
• Landmark: Sparrenburg (built approx. 1240) 
• Places of interest: botanical garden, Kunsthalle museum, Dr. Oetker Welt
• Events: Bielefelder Nachtansichten (festival of light and arts), Weinmarkt (wine festival), Leineweber-Markt (city festival), Theater Bielefeld, DSC Arminia Bielefeld, Heimat-Tierpark Olderdissen (zoo)

Gütersloh – worth knowing

• Approx. 105,000 inhabitants (2023)
• The city park and botanical garden are part of the European Garden Heritage Network’s (EGHN) “Garden Route of Cultural Events”.
• Events: Langenachtderkunst (long night of arts festival), open-air concerts as part of the Gütersloh summer festival, Street Food Festival, Michaeliswoche (city festival), Klanggarten (sound garden)

Minden – worth knowing

• Approx. 85,500 inhabitants (2022) 
• Biking and hiking trails around the Weser river
• Landmark: Germany’s only grinding mill 
• Events: Blaues Band der Weser (water sports festival), Gourmetmeile (culinary festival), Sommernachtsgartenfest (city festival), Kultursommerbühne (cultural festival)