Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (B. Eng.)

Both our private and professional spheres are shaped by electronics; computers run programmes and information is exchanged via networks. It is through this bond between electrical engineering and information technology that products evolve, and it is this that forms the core competence of electrical engineering and information technology at the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt.

Comprehensive teaching of the basic subjects gives students the knowledge they need to be able to recognise core interrelations and to acquire the necessary flexibility for coping with the rapidity of technological development. The aim of the electrical engineering and information technology programme is to use practical instruction based on the fundamentals of scientific knowledge and methods that qualifies students to take on a responsible position as an engineer in the field of electrical engineering and information technology. A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and information technology entitles the holder to use the professional title of engineer ("Ingenieur/Ingenieurin"). In addition to directly commencing a career as an engineer, the degree also entitles the holder to take up master's studies, for example in one of the master's courses offered by the THI, such as electrical engineering for mobile systems, international automotive engineering, applied research, or computer science.

Degree
Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)
Duration
7 Semester
Start of studies
Winter

Accreditation
Yes
Dual Study
Yes Dual Offers
Language
German

In the first phase of the studies (first and second semesters), the emphasis is on providing solid instruction in the foundations. The aim is to raise all students to the same level, irrespective of their past experiences in the field. Theoretical teaching is supported by exercises and practical classes. Additional support is given by experienced students in the form of tutorials.

The second study phase (third to seventh semesters) builds on the core competences of electrical engineering and information technology and offers scope for individual specialisation.

About three-quarters of the course content comprises obligatory subjects. Accordingly, one quarter consists of elective courses, which allows students to select areas of specialisation in line with their personal preferences in the various fields of electrical engineering and information technology.

Structure

Studies begin with an introductory team project, in which the principles of electrical engineering and information technology are taught using a mobile robot.

The fundamentals of natural sciences are covered by courses in engineering mathematics (1+2) and physics, while those of electronics are taught in the subjects of electrical engineering 1+2, electronic components and measurement technology, and the fundamentals of computer science in courses in digital technology, foundations of programming 1 and signals and systems.

Third and fourth semesters:
Courses in the fields of electrical engineering and electronics comprise such subjects as fields and waves, circuit design and power electronics, microcomputer technology and control engineering. Computer science skills are developed in subjects such as applied mathematics, digital signal processing, information transmission systems, computer networks, and foundations of programming 2.

Fifth semester:
The practical semester is a chance for students to gain initial engineering experience in a company either here or abroad. Moreover, fundamentals of business management are taught in the form of a block module. A concluding seminar imparts the techniques of presentation, and the experiences from the practical semester are discussed with other students.

Sixth semester:
Additional subjects that expand students' skills in electrical engineering and information technology include electrical drive systems, high frequency engineering, telecommunications and software engineering. A project is conducted over the course of the semester to allow individual specialisation and, in conjunction with project management, interdisciplinary development.

Seventh semester:
Three electives and the bachelor's thesis offer an opportunity for individual specialisation. The electives are selected from an extensive list that covers the entire breadth of electrical engineering and information technology. The bachelor's thesis can be written at a company in this country or abroad or in the laboratories at the THI.

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Curriculum

1. Semester

Einführungsprojekt

Angewandte Physik

Ingenieurmathematik 1

Elektrotechnik 1

Grundlagen der Programmierung 1

Elektronische Bauelemente

2. Semester

Ingenieurmathematik 2

Elektrotechnik 2

Messtechnik

Digitaltechnik

Signale und Systeme

3. Semester

Modellierung und Simulation

Felder und Wellen

Schaltungstechnik

Digitale Signalverarbeitung

Rechnernetze

4. Semester

Regelungs- und Automatisierungstechnik

Mikrocomputertechnik

Grundlagen der Programmierung 2

Nachrichtenübertragungstechnik

Leistungselektronik

5. Semester

Praktikum

Nachbereitendes Praxisseminar

Grundlagen der Betriebswirtschaft und des Gründertums

6. Semester

Software Engineering

Kommunikationssysteme

Elektrische Antriebe

Hochfrequenztechnik

Projektmanagement

Projekt

Fachwissenschaftliche Wahlpflichtfächer

7. Semester

Fachwissenschaftliche Wahlpflichtfächer

Seminar Bachelorarbeit

Bachelorarbeit

Quick Info

Admission and application

Applying for a degree course
Students may only begin their degree in the winter semester.
Since the program is not subject to admission restrictions, applications are submitted exclusively via the PRIMUSS-application portal THI.
Registration dates
Information on the application period and the application procedure can be found here: "Application for a Bachelor study course"
Admission requirements
To gain admission to the programme, applicants need one of the following qualifications for university entrance:
- Abitur (European Baccalaureate, A-Levels, High School Diploma)
- Fachhochschulreife (Vocational Baccalaureate)
- Fachgebundene Hochschulreife (Specialised A-Level)
The following link provides specific information about the application process for admission to the degree programme.

Admission requirements for international students
If you wish to study at a German University, you need a so-called Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB), or higher education entrance qualification. This is a secondary school-leaving certificate that corresponds to the German Abitur and entitles you to study.
Students from abroad must apply for admission from the university of their choice. For your application, you will require for a Bachelor's degree:
- a school-leaving certificate (also known as "university entrance qualification", e.g. High School Diploma, Matura, A-Levels, Bachillerato, Atestat, baccalauréat)
  or
- proof that you have passed the university entrance examination (if required in your home country)
(Source: German Academic Exchange Service, DAAD, July 2016)

Dual studies or studies with in-depth practical

The dual studies programme enables a combination of practical training elements in a company with the theoretical education provided by the university. There is a choice of either the joint model (academic study + vocational training) or the degree course with vocational experience (academic study + intense practical phases). There is an obvious advantage to students here: practically oriented academic study generally enables a particularly smooth transition from university to the world of work. What is more, the student usually receives financial remuneration from the company concerned.

In the joint model, students may start working at the company several months before the start of the first semester, depending on the company concerned. At the start of the course there is an alternation between theory (during the semester) and practical experience (between semesters and during the practical semesters). In order to embark on a dual studies programme, students have to apply to both a company and to THI (be sure to take note of company application deadlines!).

More info on our dual studies-pages, or check dual cooperation partner companies. Even if no partner company is currently active in this degree programme, you are welcome to contact us.

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Programme director

Programme director "Electrical Engineering and Information Technology" (Bachelor)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf Gregor
Phone: +49 841 9348-2930
Room: A104
E-Mail: Rudolf.Gregor@thi.de

More contact options

Academic Advisor "Electrical Engineering and Information Technology" (Bachelor), Subject Coordinator Bridge Courses
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jörg Hunsinger
Phone: +49 841 9348-2920
Room: B207
E-Mail: Joerg.Hunsinger@thi.de

Student ambassador
Jasmin Barioudi

Study Ambassador
Paul Schön

Module Handbook

The module handbook contains information on prerequisites, contents, learning outcomes, ECTS points, duration, work load, literature, references of the offered modules and lectures.

Modulhandbuch (pdf, German only)

Study and Examination Regulations

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