Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with an Orientation Semester, a cooperative program between RWTH Aachen and FH Aachen. This program is designed for students who wish to gain realistic insights into the electrical engineering program at both universities, allowing them to make an informed decision about their future studies.

Program Details

Program Structure

• The program begins in the summer semester and lasts for 7 semesters.
• The first semester is a joint effort between RWTH Aachen and FH Aachen, providing students with an orientation and introduction to the field of electrical engineering.
• After the first semester, students decide whether to continue their studies at RWTH Aachen or FH Aachen.

Admission Requirements

• General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or a recognized equivalent.
• Proof of language proficiency in German.

Program Content

• The first semester includes introductory courses and intensive support for students, covering modules such as mathematics, learning to study, ring lectures, student mentoring, introduction to electrical engineering, introduction to physics, and technical English.
• Subsequent semesters, if continued at RWTH Aachen, are identical in content to the regular electrical engineering and information technology program.

Faculty and Research

• The program is offered by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at RWTH Aachen, known for its excellent research and teaching, balanced between scientific foundations and industrial applications.
• The faculty has intensive research collaborations and offers a wide range of research areas for students to engage in.

Support and Services

• Comprehensive study guidance and support services are available for students, including advice for school students and prospective students, study counseling for enrolled students, and subject-specific study advice.
• Additional support includes student mentoring, student representation (Fachschaften), and services for international students.

Formalities and Regulations

• Rechtsverbindliche information on study commencement in the first and higher semesters.
• NC values from previous years.
• Information on the recognition of previous academic achievements.

International Students

• Specific information and support services are available for international students, including language requirements and study preparation.

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