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The Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Wedel is aimed at high school graduates and holders of the advanced technical college entrance qualification who have an equal interest in both engineering and business administration. It is especially intended for prospective students seeking a career at the interface between business and engineering sciences and who are prepared to study both mathematical-scientific and economic content in depth. The programme is also suitable for those who wish to engage early on with practical projects and an international orientation, for example through an integrated semester abroad or participation in the dual study programme.
What formal entry requirements should you meet?
To be admitted to the Bachelor's degree programme in Industrial Engineering at FH Wedel, you need at least one of the following qualifications:
- General university entrance qualification (Abitur)
- Subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
- Advanced technical college entrance qualification
- Professional qualification with corresponding aptitude test according to the regulations of the state of Schleswig-Holstein
The degree programme is open admission; however, a selection procedure may take place. In addition, a basic technical internship is required, which should ideally be completed before the start of the studies. This internship is intended to provide fundamental technical skills and insight into engineering practice – it can, however, in exceptional cases, also be completed during the first semesters.
You should have analytical thinking skills and an interest in technical as well as economic issues. Experience in the technical or scientific field – for example through internships, technology-oriented advanced courses or self-organised projects – is helpful. Initiative, ability to work in a team and a structured way of working are important, as many modules are project- and practice-oriented. A confident handling of numbers, openness to interdisciplinary work as well as motivation for an internationally oriented course with an international component support your success in the Industrial Engineering degree programme. Willingness to communicate and the ability to explain technical matters clearly will make it easier for you to work in mixed teams from technical and commercial disciplines.
What study contents await you in the Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering?
In the Bachelor’s degree programme in Industrial Engineering at Fachhochschule Wedel, you will acquire broad expertise at the interface between technology and business. The first semesters provide fundamentals in mathematics, physics, chemistry, as well as business administration – including analysis, accounting and business studies. Additionally, you will receive comprehensive insights into materials technology, manufacturing and process engineering, as well as controlling and management.
Practice-oriented Study Bootcamps will ease your entry: In the TechPioneers Bootcamp, you will develop technical systems, get to know CAD and mechanics, programme microcontrollers, and gain initial experience in producing functional prototypes. In the BusinessBlueprint Bootcamp, you will develop a complete business plan, practise scenario planning, and develop economic thinking.
- Compulsory subjects: Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Business Administration, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Controlling, Management, Marketing
- Technical basics: CAD, Mechanics, Electrical Engineering, Programming of Microcontrollers, Manufacturing Technology
- Business administration: Accounting, Controlling, Corporate Management, Economic Planning and Control
- Project work, case studies, workshops and company collaborations
- Specialisations from the third semester onwards: Electrical & Information Engineering, Industry 4.0, Marketing & Media, Information Management, Supply Chain & Operations Management
- Internationalisation: integrated semester abroad in the 5th semester
At the end, you will have analytical and communicative skills that enable you to solve complex technical and economic questions holistically and to successfully implement projects in practice.
How is the study programme in the Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering organised?
The degree programme at FH Wedel is designed for seven semesters of standard study period full-time. It is an application-oriented on-campus course, which can alternatively also be taken as a dual or part-time study programme (by application). Lectures take place on the Wedel campus in German.
- Start of studies: Winter semester (1 October) or summer semester (1 April)
- Each year around 60 new students can start
- Interdisciplinary basic modules in the first semesters
- From the third semester, choice of specialisation from five focus areas
- Practice-oriented exercises, projects and workshops firmly integrated into the curriculum
- Integrated semester abroad in the fifth semester at one of numerous partner universities worldwide
- In the seventh semester: company internship and bachelor thesis, mostly in cooperation with companies
- Study Bootcamps at the start of studies for a practice-oriented introduction to technology and business
The study programme is strongly practice-oriented. Regular contact with companies, project-based teaching and the opportunity to gain practical experience alongside studies as a working student especially shape the organisation.
What career prospects and professional fields await graduates?
Graduates of the Industrial Engineering programme at FH Wedel enjoy excellent career opportunities. According to current surveys, around 90 per cent of bachelor graduates sign an employment contract even before completing their studies. Typical fields of work include:
- Production and manufacturing: optimisation of production processes, development of technical solutions
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Marketing and sales, also with a technical focus
- Controlling, financial management as well as management consultancy
- Project management in industry, trade and service sector
- Technical sales including customer consulting and needs analysis
- Resource, environmental and health management
The strong practical orientation and company collaborations during the studies ease your entry into working life. Many students use internships, working student positions and final theses to establish contacts with potential employers during their studies. After the bachelor’s degree, you can also qualify for a master’s programme or start your own founding projects.
Where does the study programme take place and how is the spatial organisation?
The Bachelor’s degree programme in Industrial Engineering is carried out at the campus of Fachhochschule Wedel (Feldstraße 143, 22880 Wedel). Wedel is located in Schleswig-Holstein on the western outskirts of Hamburg. The modern campus covers 20,000 m² and offers:
- Modern laboratories, workshops and data centres
- Technically well-equipped seminar rooms
- Open spaces, learning islands and central campus library
- Direct connection to companies in the Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein region
- Numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange
The compulsory semester abroad is completed at an international partner university. For dual students, the learning locations of university and company alternate regularly.
What tuition fees apply and how can the financing be arranged?
The tuition fees for the Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering at Fachhochschule Wedel amount to a total of 10,290 euros for a study period of seven semesters. The fees are usually charged per semester and amount to 1,470 euros per semester. For students in the dual study programme, the partner company covers the fees.
- Semester fee: 1,470 euros (a total of 10,290 euros for 7 semesters)
- Dual study programme: cost coverage by the cooperating company
- Additional costs may be incurred for the semester ticket and materials
- Financing options: instalment payment, scholarships, study loans, working student jobs, possibly BAföG
From the second semester onwards, the fee can optionally be converted into monthly instalments (335 euros). Students have diverse funding opportunities through scholarships and the option of practice-oriented employment to finance their studies.
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