Program Overview

Industrial Engineering (B.Sc.) Program Details

Study Content

The Industrial Engineering program at the University of Augsburg is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the interface between business administration and engineering. The program is divided into a basic and a specialization area, with the basic area covering elementary knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, business administration, and economics, as well as engineering and materials science.

Specialization Areas

Students can choose from seven alternative specializations, including:

• Materials Engineering & Digitisation
• Materials Science & Chemistry
• Sustainability & Resource Engineering
• Finance, Accounting, Controlling & Taxation
• Business Analytics & Operations
• Strategy, Marketing & Management
• Economics

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Industrial Engineering program can pursue various career paths, including:

• Trainee programs in the economy
• Direct entry into the economy: Management consultancy; Project management; Transportation and logistics industry; Production & Supply Chain Management
• Master's degree at the University of Augsburg or another university or college in Germany or abroad

Special Features

The program at the University of Augsburg is characterized by a stronger focus on chemistry, materials science, sustainability, and environmental process engineering. This combination of materials and environmental topics enables students to actively shape the transformation towards sustainable materials, products, and production processes in their future careers.

Program Details

• Degree program: Industrial Engineering
• Official designation: Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen
• Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• Study mode: Full-time
• Language of instruction: German
• Start of studies: Winter semester
• Standard study duration: 6 semesters
• Admission type: Restricted admission
• Minimum German language skills: C 1

Admission Requirements

• Applications for the 1st subject semester are only possible for the winter semester.
• Applications for higher subject semesters are possible for the summer semester.
• Introductory events take place closely before the start of the lecture period.
• Application deadline for the summer semester: January 15
• Application deadline for the winter semester: July 15

Additional Information

• Exam regulations
• Module catalogue
• Online application