Your future begins in Siegen
Industrial engineers learn about both technical and economic topics right from the start of their studies. This interdisciplinary competence enables them to understand the different ways of thinking and issues in both areas. The broad knowledge base opens up the possibility of later specialization in a variety of different areas at the intersection of business and technology.
At the University of Siegen, the engineering focus of industrial engineering is on mechanical engineering. In the first two years of the Bachelor's degree course, a broad foundation is laid for an interdisciplinary qualification in the fields of mechanical engineering and business administration.
Everything at a glance
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
6 semesters -
Admission restricted
no -
Language of instruction
German
Career prospects
Industrial engineers have particularly good opportunities on the job market due to their skills as both engineers and managers. With their interdisciplinary knowledge, they represent a link between business economists and engineers. They are able to quickly familiarize themselves with new topics and technologies and shape innovations in a meaningful way.
Course content and focus
What you can expect from the industrial engineering degree program
Mathematical basics
1st - 3rd semester
Compulsory modules: Advanced Mathematics I + II, Descriptive Statistics, Computer Science for Industrial Engineers
Engineering fundamentals and engineering applications
1st - 5th semester
Compulsory modules: Technical Mechanics I, Technical Mechanics II for Industrial Engineers, Technical Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering for Industrial Engineers I + II, Design I + II, Production Engineering, Laboratories
Economics subjects
1st - 6th semester
Compulsory modules: Accounting and financial statements, cost and revenue accounting, investment and financing, production, marketing, private law for economists
Compulsory elective areas / internship and Bachelor's thesis
3rd - 6th semester
Compulsory elective modules: Specialization in economics, specialization in mechanical engineering (at least 1 module each, 3 modules in total)
Specialization in economics (micro- or macroeconomics)
Supplementary technical foundations (ergonomics and non-technical subjects)
6th semester
Internship: Specialized internship (6 weeks)
Bachelor thesis
- At least 8 weeks of basic internship must be completed before the start of the course and must be completed by the end of the 3rd semester at the latest. Recognition is granted by the Internship Office.
- During the course of your studies, you must also provide evidence of a specialist internship lasting at least 6 weeks.
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Good reasons for studying industrial engineering at the University of Siegen
- Gain interdisciplinary expertise in order to understand different ways of thinking and issues in technology and business and to be able to take on exciting tasks in business and industry later on
- close cooperation between the University of Siegen and the large number of hidden champions in the region around Siegen - resulting in early contact with industry during your studies
- Very good supervisory relationship with personal contacts to
professors and research assistants - Favorable cost of living compared to other
university locations -
Broad professional field with excellent development prospects in the areas of project management, sales, purchasing, controlling, management, production, logistics, quality management, consulting, etc.
