International Engineering and Management HTWG Konstanz - University of Applied Sciences

Even relatively simple technical systems consist of several hundred individual components. A modern mobile phone or computer can contain tens of thousands of parts. These components are developed and manufactured in factories all over the world and must then be brought together to create functioning products.

Over the past decades, free global trade and the increasing globalisation of markets have significantly expanded international supply chains and cooperation between companies worldwide. Components are developed, manufactured, and assembled in different countries. At the same time, quality, costs, logistics, and timelines must be coordinated reliably. As a result, modern technological products are usually created through the close collaboration of many international partners.

This programme prepares you specifically for this global environment. During your studies, you will learn how technical projects are organised in an international context and what needs to be considered when working with global business partners. This also includes understanding how global markets operate, how international supply chains are structured, and which economic, cultural, and organisational factors influence international cooperation.

The programme builds upon the traditional industrial engineering curriculum and expands it with a strong focus on international perspectives and global challenges. In addition to technical and economic subjects, you will explore international markets, intercultural collaboration, and global production and logistics structures.

An important part of the programme is international experience. During your studies, you will spend part of your study time abroad. In addition, our double degree programme offers you the opportunity to earn a second academic degree from one of our international partner universities alongside your degree from HTWG.

This way, you will be well prepared to design and manage technical projects and global supply chains in an interconnected world.

During the first and second semester — known as foundation studies — you will receive broad foundational education and explore important areas of electrical engineering, information technology and management.

You will enter the main studies in the third semester and expand on your knowledge and competences from the basic studies.

The fourth semester is a practical study semester. You will get to know the structures and processes at a company in the industry. By learning on the job, you will develop your knowledge, gain a clear idea of your future professional field, and you will be able to establish contacts with employers.

From the fifth semester onwards, you will specialise individually in one of the modules of specialisation:

• Electrical and Electronic Systems
• Information Technologies and AI
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Global Value Networks

You complete your studies with the Bachelor's thesis at the university or at a company.

In order to gain practical experience and grow into professions as early as possible, there is a mandatory integrated internship in the fourth semester.

Applicants are required to have a university entrance qualification.

All international applicants who do not have a German university entrance qualification must have their qualifications recognised by the Studienkolleg Konstanz. Apply here for the recognition: https://www.htwg-konstanz.de/en/academics/center-for-international-students-konstanz/recognition-of-certificates/procedure.

English language proficiency on level B2

207.50 EUR per semester

It is possible to find an affordable room in Konstanz. Just try to get started looking as early as possible so you have enough time to find the right place.

General info about accommodation in Konstanz

The Seezeit — Student Union Lake Konstanz runs 13 halls of residence in Konstanz, with accommodation for around 3,000 students. We recommend applying for a room at the same time as applying for your programme, to ensure you secure a place in one of their halls of residence! 

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We Prepare Students for the Real World: The HTWG Konstanz is a university of applied sciences, where classes are taught using a hands-on and practical approach. All Bachelor’s degree programmes include a required internship semester, in which students can directly apply what they’ve learned in classes and find out how to make the most of the second half of their studies. Our students often collaborate with companies on specialised, professional projects. The contacts established during the internships and project work give them a big advantage when later applying for jobs.

Research and Applied Sciences: The University of Applied Sciences Konstanz is a teaching AND research university. Our faculty have both the academic credentials and work experience in industry to bridge the gap between academia and the business world. This combined theoretical and practical approach is a huge benefit for our students.

Excellent Student-Faculty Ratio: The 4,800 full-time students at the University of Applied Sciences Konstanz are taught and supervised by more than 160 full-time professors and 230 adjunct faculty members who work in industry. The typical class size of 20 to 30 students allows for more direct interactions between students and professors. Outside of the classroom, our university is supported by a staff of 230 professionals.

Interdisciplinary Departments and Courses: The University of Applied Sciences Konstanz offers innovative degree programmes, such as the Engineering and Management major, which provide students with far more than just technical skills. In addition to technical and business skills, students also acquire communication and foreign language skills in these interdisciplinary programmes. Real-world project management experience helps them meet the professional challenges of working in the globalised business world. Our students also work in interdisciplinary project teams that develop, for example, electric motorcycles or race cars. Or they can experiment with their own ideas in our Open Innovation Lab. Students also receive much-needed support when developing their own startup companies. Such projects and resources on campus provide students with invaluable real-world project experience before they start their careers – and make them more attractive to prospective employers.

Future-oriented – Focusing on Sustainability and Digitalisation: The degree programmes at the HTWG Konstanz are designed to create excellent career opportunities for our graduates. These programmes are accredited by independent agencies, which certify the quality and up-to-dateness of instruction as well as the relevance of our degrees on the labour market. Our university places a particular emphasis on the major issues of our times: sustainability and digitalisation. These issues are interwoven in the curriculum of all our degree programmes, often as specialisations. Part of our mission is to also provide our students with so-called “Future Skills”. These interdisciplinary skills, which include data analysis, collaboration, and a business mindset, prepare our graduates to help forge the ongoing digital and societal transformation.

Modern Infrastructure: The HTWG features state-of-the-art infrastructure, offering both faculty and students cutting-edge tools for efficient and advanced teaching and learning. This infrastructure includes a modern computer centre, our award-winning library, and a wide range of labs, such as the Open Innovation Lab.

The city of Konstanz is the largest and most attractive city on Lake Constance and a focal point in the “Euregio Bodensee” (the European region that includes western Austria and eastern Switzerland).

Konstanz is located in the state of Baden-Württemberg. The state is known as the “home of the tinkerers, inventors and entrepreneurs”. More than 15,000 patents are registered here each year. No other state invests as much in research and development – 5.8% of gross regional product.

Konstanz has a population of 80,000 of which 15,000 are students. Because of its prime location, it is the gateway for many outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, sailing, etc. Konstanz is a well-known tourist destination thanks to its attractive natural surroundings, extensive recreational opportunities and historical and cultural riches.

Apart from its beauty, the city is also known for R & D activity in various fields and its engineering, pharmaceutical, biotech and media companies, not to mention tourism. The University of Applied Sciences Konstanz has developed partnerships with many of these companies, giving students ample opportunities to complete an internship semester or write their thesis at a company.

Student Life on and off Campus – Right in the Heart of Europe
Our students mostly live in the dorms just adjacent to the campus and within walking distance of the historic town centre. The cafeteria, located directly on the Rhine, offers both warm and cold meals, making sure no one has to study on an empty stomach. Right in front of the cafeteria is one of the highlights on campus (and in Konstanz): our very own beach bar, where students and staff go to kick off their shoes and have a drink at the end of the workday. We also have a student-run café on campus where you can meet your friends for a very reasonably-priced cup of coffee.

On the weekends, students have many leisure options: explore Konstanz and its surroundings, go hiking in the Alps, or take a short trip to neighbouring Switzerland, Austria or Liechtenstein. Or how about a weekend getaway to Italy or France?