Degree programme
Bachelor's programme Electrical Engineering
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements (see below)
Language of Instruction: German, partly English
Duration: 7 semesters (start: Winter semester)
THWS Location: Schweinfurt
Diploma Supplement: yes
Semester fees: none
By the application of scientific methods geared towards real-world questions, electrical engineers are qualified to work on demanding tasks. A broad basic training resting on the pillars electrical technology/electronics, information technology and mathematics/science leads students toward their goal. A large share of elective modules in the areas of automation engineering, power engineering, medical engineering and communications engineering allow for further specialisation and strengthening of competencies. Students are brought close to professional practice by application-oriented lectures, in-depth practical coursework, a practical semester, and the Bachelor’s thesis. Key qualifications are taught by connecting theory and practice, so that students are perfectly prepared for social and technical requirements in their future corporate or academic environment.
Programme Structure
The programme is divided into three sections: the introductory phase (1st-3rd semester), the specialisation phase (3rd-6th semester) and the final phase (6th + 7th semester). After the basic subjects of the introductory phase, the specific specialisation phase begins as early as the 3rd semester, during which students can combine important core subjects with elective modules from the specialisation fields of automation engineering, electrical power engineering, medical engineering, or communications engineering. The selected specialisations can be extended with further specialisation modules. The programme ends with a practical phase and the final bachelor thesis.
Career Perspectives
As an electrical engineer you are among the highly-skilled top performers in business and society. You will be working in research, product development, production, quality management, or in distribution of electrotechnical devices, technical facilities and systems for various industries. More occupational fields are information process and transfer, analog and digital circuit engineering as well as microelectronic controls, but also complex automation, projecting and implementing of facilities and work related to power supply. Important areas of work today include: renewable energies, energy transmission, industry 4.0, the Internet of Things, autonomous driving, Artificial Intelligence, robotics and electric mobility.
Additional Information
On the following websites you can find out more about general and progamme specific admission requirements:
- Persons with German university entrance certificates: Department of Student Affairs (HSST)
- Persons with other university entrance certificates: International Office.
Contact person
Prof. Dr. Markus Mathes
Room 1.1.21
Ignaz-Schön-Straße 11
97421 Schweinfurt
E-Mail markus.mathes[at]thws.de
Prof. Dr. Martin Spiertz
Room 1.1.19
Ignaz-Schön-Straße 11
97421 Schweinfurt
E-Mail martin.spiertz[at]thws.de
Office hours: Please see the individual contact pages on the faculty's homepage (German only)!
Link to programme page Electrical Engineering