Engineering Science

Foundation phase (1st to 6th semester)

In the first six semesters, you will build basic engineering knowledge in mathematics, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and business and engineering. The aim is to lay a solid foundation for the subsequent specialisation phase.

Specialisation phase (7th to 11th semester)

In the specialisation phase, you can specialise or switch to a German- or English-taught on-site course benefiting from accreditation of modules you have already completed. The first specialisation that can be studied completely online is Industrial and Systems Engineering with a focus on production and system optimisation.

Internship semester (12th semester)

The internship semester takes place in the 12th semester. You can put your theoretical knowledge into practice in a company or research institution, gain valuable experience, and make your first contacts with industry. THWS cooperates with numerous national and international companies.

Final phase (13th semester)

In the final semester, you will work on your bachelor's thesis, in which you will tackle a practical engineering problem. This will allow you to apply the knowledge you have developed and prepare you for your future career.

You have the opportunity to individually shape your studies in the bachelor's programme Engineering Science. From the seventh semester, you specialise in your online studies or change to on-site studies. The first specialisation "Industrial and Systems Engineering" can be studied completely online and focuses on production systems and process optimisation. For other specialisations, students are required to change to a German- or English-taught on-site programme at THWS.

After completing the 7th semester, you can change to the following programmes:

Business and Engineering (B.Eng.)
Elektro- und Informationstechnik (B.Eng.)
Logistik (B.Eng.)
Logistics (B.Eng.)
Maschinenbau (B.Eng.)
Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng.)
Mechatronik (B.Eng.)
Mechatronics (B.Eng.)
Nachhaltige Energiesysteme (B.Eng.)
Wasserstoff- und Verfahrenstechnik (B.Eng.)
Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (B.Eng.)

• Getting to know and applying new technologies
• Learning content with a strong practical orientation
• Internship semester as an integral part of studies
• Lecturers with extensive experience in the industry and economy
• Companies and industry partners, also internationally
• Possibility of completing your final thesis in cooperation with a company

By the way: You also have the opportunity to complete your internship semester anywhere in the world. That way you do not only develop intercultural competence but also boost your language skills and your career perspectives.

The programme aims to train engineers by combining application-oriented teaching with a sound academic basis. In this programme, students build sound knowledge in central engineering disciplines like mechanics, production planning and control as well as electrical engineering and information technology.

To prepare our students for the multiple career options in the field, they develop a solid basis of engineering science. Students are enabled to think interdisciplinarily and create innovative solutions at the intersection of different engineering disciplines as well as apply modern technologies and tools in practice. Graduates will be able to create sustainable and future-oriented concepts for industrial and environmental challenges, successfully work in international teams, and specifically apply their intercultural communication skills. Our programme is particularly application-oriented through the internship module and its focus on practice. Additionally, students will develop the ability to independently perform entrepreneurial activities and process-oriented thinking.

Requirement for admission to the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt is a valid general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (fachgebundene Hochschulreife), an advanced technical college certificate (Fachhochschulreife), a general/subject-specific entrance qualification for qualified professionals, or a comparable international qualification.

Please note that there are also language requirements.

• Enthusiasm for technology and developing innovative technical solutions in interdisciplinary teams
• Strong analytical skills for solving complex problems in mathematics, physics, and engineering
• Ability for independent and disciplined studies in a flexible digital environment
• Interest in combining mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and business and engineering in practice-oriented applications
• Curiosity about new technologies and the ability to integrate economic and sustainable aspects

We value transparency. Therefore, our semester fees are deliberately kept simple. We do not charge any fees for examinations; neither do we charge any fees for the use of university services.

For EU-citizens, the semester fees for the first seven semesters are EUR 600 per semester. This fee covers the additional costs associated with delivering the programme in an extra-occupational online format as well as the Studierendenwerk fee (student services fee).

For non-EU-citizens, the semester fees are EUR 1,500 per semester. This fee covers the additional costs associated with delivering the programme format as well as additional costs for infrastructure, organisation, and administration as well as specific advisory and support offers. The Studierendenwerk fee (student services fee) is already contained.

From the 8th semester onwards, only the fee for the Studierendenwerk (currently approx. EUR 180) must be paid.

Health insurance fees are not included. Further information for international students Further information for students residing in Germany