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Automotive engineering

Automotive engineering

This part-time Bachelor's degree programme is designed for experienced prospective students with work experience in vehicle/mechanical engineering or related professional fields. Students acquire engineering tools that enable them to analyse and independently solve complex tasks using suitable methods. On the basis of mathematical and physical knowledge, they acquire methodological skills for the development and production of technical components or entire vehicle systems. Now with specialisation in modern drives and autonomous vehicle functions as well as vehicle testing technology!

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Degree
Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)
Duration
7 semesters (with typical crediting)
Start of studies
Winter
Main teaching language
German
Admission restricted
No
Location
THI
Type of degree program
Full-time
ECTS
210
Accreditation
Yes

Experts for the mobility of the future

Curriculum Automotive engineering

Presentation of curriculums
Semester
1st Semester

  1. Grundlagen Elektrotechnik / Grundlagen Fahrzeugtechnik/Allgemeine BWL

    5 ECTS

  2. Betriebsorganisation u. Industriebetriebslehre

  3. Arbeiten und Entscheiden im Team

  4. Techn. und betriebsw. Arbeitsmethoden

Grundlagen Elektrotechnik / Grundlagen Fahrzeugtechnik/Allgemeine BWL

5 ECTS
Betriebsorganisation u. Industriebetriebslehre

Arbeiten und Entscheiden im Team

Techn. und betriebsw. Arbeitsmethoden

  1. Mathematics basics

  2. Computer science basics

  3. Fundamentals of technical mechanics

  4. Basics of construction and manufacturing processes

Mathematics basics

Computer science basics

Fundamentals of technical mechanics

Basics of construction and manufacturing processes

  1. Engineering Mathematics 1

  2. Engineering informatics and digitalisation

  3. Engineering Mechanics 1 - Statics

  4. Engineering Mechanics 2 - Strength of Materials

Engineering Mathematics 1

Engineering informatics and digitalisation

Engineering Mechanics 1 - Statics

Engineering Mechanics 2 - Strength of Materials

  1. Production technology

  2. Materials engineering

  3. Engineering Mathematics 2

  4. Design and product development

Production technology

Materials engineering

Engineering Mathematics 2

Design and product development

  1. Measurement and control technology

  2. Machine elements

  3. Engineering Mechanics 3 - Dynamics

  4. Thermodynamics

Measurement and control technology

Machine elements

Engineering Mechanics 3 - Dynamics

Thermodynamics

  1. Fluid mechanics

  2. Body technology and lightweight construction

  3. Chassis technology

  4. Driving dynamics

Fluid mechanics

Body technology and lightweight construction

Chassis technology

Driving dynamics

  1. Software and AI in the vehicle

  2. HMI and ergonomics

  3. Wiring systems and control units

  4. Introduction to vehicle safety and assistance

Software and AI in the vehicle

HMI and ergonomics

Wiring systems and control units

Introduction to vehicle safety and assistance

  1. Practical semester

Practical semester

  1. Practical semester and practical seminar

Practical semester and practical seminar

  1. Sustainability and circular economy

  2. Introduction to Systems Engineering

  3. Hybrid and electric drive

  4. Testing and simulation of modern drives

Sustainability and circular economy

Introduction to Systems Engineering

Hybrid and electric drive

Testing and simulation of modern drives

  1. In-depth seminar

  2. Seminar Bachelor thesis

  3. Bachelor thesis

In-depth seminar

Seminar Bachelor thesis

Bachelor thesis

Curriculum Automotive engineering — Overview of all semesters and modules
1. Semester
  • Grundlagen Elektrotechnik / Grundlagen Fahrzeugtechnik/Allgemeine BWL
  • Betriebsorganisation u. Industriebetriebslehre
  • Arbeiten und Entscheiden im Team
  • Techn. und betriebsw. Arbeitsmethoden
2. Semester
  • Mathematics basics
  • Computer science basics
  • Fundamentals of technical mechanics
  • Basics of construction and manufacturing processes
3. Semester
  • Engineering Mathematics 1
  • Engineering informatics and digitalisation
  • Engineering Mechanics 1 - Statics
  • Engineering Mechanics 2 - Strength of Materials
4. Semester
  • Production technology
  • Materials engineering
  • Engineering Mathematics 2
  • Design and product development
5. Semester
  • Measurement and control technology
  • Machine elements
  • Engineering Mechanics 3 - Dynamics
  • Thermodynamics
6. Semester
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Body technology and lightweight construction
  • Chassis technology
  • Driving dynamics
7. Semester
  • Software and AI in the vehicle
  • HMI and ergonomics
  • Wiring systems and control units
  • Introduction to vehicle safety and assistance
8. Semester
  • Practical semester
9. Semester
  • Practical semester and practical seminar
10. Semester
  • Sustainability and circular economy
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering
  • Hybrid and electric drive
  • Testing and simulation of modern drives
11. Semester
  • In-depth seminar
  • Seminar Bachelor thesis
  • Bachelor thesis

Interesting Facts

  1. Recognition of competences

    The B. Eng. Automotive Engineering degree programme, there is a competence-oriented recognition of knowledge and skills acquired both professionally and outside of higher education, as well as prior academic achievements. This ensures that students do not have to study content in which they have already acquired equivalent competences.


    The following competences can be recognised:


    - Advanced training
    - Professional skills
    - Achievements from degree programmes at other colleges and universities


    The recognition of previously acquired competences can shorten the duration of studies by up to four to seven semesters. Make a non-binding enquiry to contact the IAW team at Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences and find out more about credit transfer.

  2. After graduating, graduates can quickly familiarise themselves with the diverse areas of vehicle technology - e.g. development, testing, quality assurance, technical monitoring - and take on qualified specialist and management tasks in business and administration.

  3. This degree programme is aimed in particular at prospective students with professional experience in mechanical engineering/vehicle construction or related fields AND ideally a further training qualification as a state-certified technician*/master craftsman* (HWK, IHK)/technical business administrator/vehicle expert
    *see structure > Reduction in study time for relevant subject areas

Counselling and application

For individual counselling before and during the application phase, please get in touch with the named contact persons at the Campus for Continuing Education. The relevant contact details can be found on this page.

Applications for this degree programme are made online.

There you will receive all relevant information on the application formalities and have the opportunity to track your application progress online.

The application period for the winter semester begins on 2 May each year.

University entrance qualification acquired abroad

If the higher education entrance qualification was obtained abroad, a preliminary examination of the higher education entrance qualification by uni-assist is required.

Please note that it may take 4 to 6 weeks for uni-assist to process your application.

You can find further information on applying to university from abroad on the website Applying to university from abroad.

FAQ

Can I also study this degree programme without a high school diploma?

Yes, the requirements for university admission can be found under "Admission and application".

Are there preparatory courses for first-year students without a high school diploma?

A preliminary course in mathematics/physics takes place in the summer semester before the start of the degree programme, see Structure > Preparation for studies.

Will my further training as a master craftsman/state-certified technician count towards my study period?

The professional training courses that can be credited towards the period of study are listed under "Structure > Shortening the period of study".

Is this degree programme admission restricted?

No.

How large are the study groups?

Usually up to a maximum of 30 students.

How much time do the face-to-face courses take?

ach module (subject) comprises 9*0.5 days (36 hours) of attendance. With four modules per semester, the attendance time is 18 days. In addition, there are examinations at THI and (voluntary) tutorials on weekday evenings.

How much time do I have to invest outside the classroom?

Each module (subject) earns you 5 ECTS credit points. One ECTS credit point corresponds to an average workload of 25 hours. The time required per module is therefore approx. 125 hours. Of this, 36 hours are spent on attendance, the rest on preparation and follow-up work, exercises, exam preparation, etc.

Questions

Any questions?

Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.

Application Choice of degree programme Suitability & Authorisation Funding Life & Living Internationals

People

Study programme director

Study programme director

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Automotive engineering

This part-time Bachelor's degree programme is designed for experienced prospective students with work experience in vehicle/mechanical engineering or related professional fields. Students acquire engineering tools that enable them to analyse and independently solve complex tasks using suitable methods. On the basis of mathematical and physical knowledge, they acquire methodological skills for the development and production of technical components or entire vehicle systems. Now with specialisation in modern drives and autonomous vehicle functions as well as vehicle testing technology!

Apply now
Degree
Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)
Duration
7 semesters (with typical crediting)
Start of studies
Winter
Main teaching language
German
Admission restricted
No
Location
THI
Type of degree program
Full-time
ECTS
210
Accreditation
Yes

Experts for the mobility of the future

Curriculum Automotive engineering

Presentation of curriculums
Semester
1st Semester

  1. Grundlagen Elektrotechnik / Grundlagen Fahrzeugtechnik/Allgemeine BWL

    5 ECTS

  2. Betriebsorganisation u. Industriebetriebslehre

  3. Arbeiten und Entscheiden im Team

  4. Techn. und betriebsw. Arbeitsmethoden

Grundlagen Elektrotechnik / Grundlagen Fahrzeugtechnik/Allgemeine BWL

5 ECTS
Betriebsorganisation u. Industriebetriebslehre

Arbeiten und Entscheiden im Team

Techn. und betriebsw. Arbeitsmethoden

  1. Mathematics basics

  2. Computer science basics

  3. Fundamentals of technical mechanics

  4. Basics of construction and manufacturing processes

Mathematics basics

Computer science basics

Fundamentals of technical mechanics

Basics of construction and manufacturing processes

  1. Engineering Mathematics 1

  2. Engineering informatics and digitalisation

  3. Engineering Mechanics 1 - Statics

  4. Engineering Mechanics 2 - Strength of Materials

Engineering Mathematics 1

Engineering informatics and digitalisation

Engineering Mechanics 1 - Statics

Engineering Mechanics 2 - Strength of Materials

  1. Production technology

  2. Materials engineering

  3. Engineering Mathematics 2

  4. Design and product development

Production technology

Materials engineering

Engineering Mathematics 2

Design and product development

  1. Measurement and control technology

  2. Machine elements

  3. Engineering Mechanics 3 - Dynamics

  4. Thermodynamics

Measurement and control technology

Machine elements

Engineering Mechanics 3 - Dynamics

Thermodynamics

  1. Fluid mechanics

  2. Body technology and lightweight construction

  3. Chassis technology

  4. Driving dynamics

Fluid mechanics

Body technology and lightweight construction

Chassis technology

Driving dynamics

  1. Software and AI in the vehicle

  2. HMI and ergonomics

  3. Wiring systems and control units

  4. Introduction to vehicle safety and assistance

Software and AI in the vehicle

HMI and ergonomics

Wiring systems and control units

Introduction to vehicle safety and assistance

  1. Practical semester

Practical semester

  1. Practical semester and practical seminar

Practical semester and practical seminar

  1. Sustainability and circular economy

  2. Introduction to Systems Engineering

  3. Hybrid and electric drive

  4. Testing and simulation of modern drives

Sustainability and circular economy

Introduction to Systems Engineering

Hybrid and electric drive

Testing and simulation of modern drives

  1. In-depth seminar

  2. Seminar Bachelor thesis

  3. Bachelor thesis

In-depth seminar

Seminar Bachelor thesis

Bachelor thesis

Curriculum Automotive engineering — Overview of all semesters and modules
1. Semester
  • Grundlagen Elektrotechnik / Grundlagen Fahrzeugtechnik/Allgemeine BWL
  • Betriebsorganisation u. Industriebetriebslehre
  • Arbeiten und Entscheiden im Team
  • Techn. und betriebsw. Arbeitsmethoden
2. Semester
  • Mathematics basics
  • Computer science basics
  • Fundamentals of technical mechanics
  • Basics of construction and manufacturing processes
3. Semester
  • Engineering Mathematics 1
  • Engineering informatics and digitalisation
  • Engineering Mechanics 1 - Statics
  • Engineering Mechanics 2 - Strength of Materials
4. Semester
  • Production technology
  • Materials engineering
  • Engineering Mathematics 2
  • Design and product development
5. Semester
  • Measurement and control technology
  • Machine elements
  • Engineering Mechanics 3 - Dynamics
  • Thermodynamics
6. Semester
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Body technology and lightweight construction
  • Chassis technology
  • Driving dynamics
7. Semester
  • Software and AI in the vehicle
  • HMI and ergonomics
  • Wiring systems and control units
  • Introduction to vehicle safety and assistance
8. Semester
  • Practical semester
9. Semester
  • Practical semester and practical seminar
10. Semester
  • Sustainability and circular economy
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering
  • Hybrid and electric drive
  • Testing and simulation of modern drives
11. Semester
  • In-depth seminar
  • Seminar Bachelor thesis
  • Bachelor thesis

Interesting Facts

  1. Recognition of competences

    The B. Eng. Automotive Engineering degree programme, there is a competence-oriented recognition of knowledge and skills acquired both professionally and outside of higher education, as well as prior academic achievements. This ensures that students do not have to study content in which they have already acquired equivalent competences.


    The following competences can be recognised:


    - Advanced training
    - Professional skills
    - Achievements from degree programmes at other colleges and universities


    The recognition of previously acquired competences can shorten the duration of studies by up to four to seven semesters. Make a non-binding enquiry to contact the IAW team at Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences and find out more about credit transfer.

  2. After graduating, graduates can quickly familiarise themselves with the diverse areas of vehicle technology - e.g. development, testing, quality assurance, technical monitoring - and take on qualified specialist and management tasks in business and administration.

  3. This degree programme is aimed in particular at prospective students with professional experience in mechanical engineering/vehicle construction or related fields AND ideally a further training qualification as a state-certified technician*/master craftsman* (HWK, IHK)/technical business administrator/vehicle expert
    *see structure > Reduction in study time for relevant subject areas

Counselling and application

For individual counselling before and during the application phase, please get in touch with the named contact persons at the Campus for Continuing Education. The relevant contact details can be found on this page.

Applications for this degree programme are made online.

There you will receive all relevant information on the application formalities and have the opportunity to track your application progress online.

The application period for the winter semester begins on 2 May each year.

University entrance qualification acquired abroad

If the higher education entrance qualification was obtained abroad, a preliminary examination of the higher education entrance qualification by uni-assist is required.

Please note that it may take 4 to 6 weeks for uni-assist to process your application.

You can find further information on applying to university from abroad on the website Applying to university from abroad.

FAQ

Can I also study this degree programme without a high school diploma?

Yes, the requirements for university admission can be found under "Admission and application".

Are there preparatory courses for first-year students without a high school diploma?

A preliminary course in mathematics/physics takes place in the summer semester before the start of the degree programme, see Structure > Preparation for studies.

Will my further training as a master craftsman/state-certified technician count towards my study period?

The professional training courses that can be credited towards the period of study are listed under "Structure > Shortening the period of study".

Is this degree programme admission restricted?

No.

How large are the study groups?

Usually up to a maximum of 30 students.

How much time do the face-to-face courses take?

ach module (subject) comprises 9*0.5 days (36 hours) of attendance. With four modules per semester, the attendance time is 18 days. In addition, there are examinations at THI and (voluntary) tutorials on weekday evenings.

How much time do I have to invest outside the classroom?

Each module (subject) earns you 5 ECTS credit points. One ECTS credit point corresponds to an average workload of 25 hours. The time required per module is therefore approx. 125 hours. Of this, 36 hours are spent on attendance, the rest on preparation and follow-up work, exercises, exam preparation, etc.

Questions

Any questions?

Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.

Application Choice of degree programme Suitability & Authorisation Funding Life & Living Internationals

People

Study programme director

Study programme director

Other programmes you may be interested in

  1. Study programme vehicle technology

    Automotive Engineering

    Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)

    Developing and building the automobile of tomorrow: This bachelor's degree is specifically geared to the current topics in the development and production of future-oriented vehicles.

    About the degree program

  2. Mechanical Engineering

    Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)

    HyFlex: a flexible approach to studying mechanical engineering. This bachelor's programme combines on-campus teaching with live online participation. All lectures are streamed in real time, enabling students to take part regardless of their location.

    About the degree program

  3. Automotive Engineering & Technology

    Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)

    The mobility of tomorrow is born where innovative technologies meet sound engineering. In the Master’s program in Automotive Engineering & Technology, you’ll explore modern vehicle concepts, connected systems, and cutting-edge developments in the automotive industry.

    About the degree program
  4. Elektronische Spule auf dem Tisch einer Werkstatt.

    Electromobility and vehicle electrification

    Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)

    The future of mobility will be shaped by electric propulsion systems. The part-time degree programme in Electric Mobility and Vehicle Electrification focuses on energy storage, high-voltage architectures and innovative vehicle concepts for the next generation of sustainable mobility.

    About the degree program
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