Industrial Engineering
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
From the very beginning, industrial engineering students gain insights into both technical and economic subjects. This interdisciplinary education equips them to bridge the gap between engineering and management by understanding and integrating perspectives from both fields.
Shape Your Future at the University of Siegen
From the very beginning, industrial engineering students gain insights into both technical and economic subjects. This interdisciplinary education equips them to bridge the gap between engineering and management by understanding and integrating perspectives from both fields. The following skills characterize industrial engineers:
- Combining technical expertise and economic judgment
- Analyzing problems and developing solutions through integrated thinking
- Performing interdisciplinary tasks within business and industry
Within the degree program, the University of Siegen offers four engineering specializations, from which students choose one. Each specialization includes three core modules and compulsory electives. Additionally, five specializations in economics are available, from which students select two.
Quick Facts
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Start of studies
Winter semester and summer semester -
Standard period of study
4 semesters -
Admission restricted
No -
Language of instruction
German
Career Prospects
Industrial engineers have unique advantages in the job market thanks to their combined expertise in engineering and management. With their broad interdisciplinary knowledge, they excel at solving complex problems both independently and collaboratively. They quickly adapt to new topics and technologies, playing a vital role in advancing meaningful innovations.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or automotive engineering at the University of Siegen or a comparable course of study of at least three years' duration with a completed bachelor's examination or a comparable final examination with a grade of 3.0 or better is required.
- As proof of previous study-related education, the previous bachelor's degree program must largely correspond to the respective bachelor's program at the University of Siegen in terms of thematic focus and specialization in accordance with the degree plan for this degree program. The degree plan can be found in an appendix to the departmental examination regulations.
- A further requirement for admission to the master's program in industrial engineering is proof of English language proficiency at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or at the level of a TOEFL iBT (Internet based TOEFEL) of at least 87 or an IELTS 6.0. This requirement is already fulfilled with a German Abitur.
Important information
A 6-week industrial internship must be completed by the end of the master's program. The details are regulated by the internship regulations.
Departmental Examination Regulations/Degree Plans/Module Handbooks/Internship Regulations
Departmental Examination Regulations (known in German as Fachprüfungsordnungen, or FPOs) define the basic structures of a degree program (including admission requirements and curriculum). Students are automatically subject to the current version of an FPO when they enroll for their first semester. Even if a new FPO is issued during your studies, you will still be subject to the rules of the original version according to which you enrolled (presuming the FPO has not otherwise been revoked).
Each degree plan represents the recommended ideal course of study for a given subject and is a constituent part of any FPO.
Supplementary regulations and detailed information for each module (such as requirements for taking a written examination and the content of the modules/events) can be found in the module handbooks.
The internship regulations define the conditions under which the compulsory or optional internships must be completed.
Before the start of the lecture period, we recommend that you review the degree plan for your degree program so that you know which modules are planned for the start of your studies.
Course content and focus
Engineering specialization
1st - 3rd semester
Compulsory modules: 2 or 3 compulsory modules from the chosen specialization
Compulsory elective modules: 2 or 3 elective modules from the chosen specialization
Specialization in economics
1st - 3rd semester
Compulsory elective modules: 2 modules each from 2 selected specializations
Non-technical compulsory elective module, advanced labs, internship, and master's thesis
1st - 4th semester
Compulsory elective modules: 1 non-technical specialization module
Labs/project work: 2 advanced labs (including 1 from the chosen specialization) or 1 project
Industrial internship: specialist internship (6 weeks)
Master's thesis with final presentation
Why choose industrial engineering at the University of Siegen?
- Develop interdisciplinary expertise to understand diverse perspectives in technology and business, preparing you for dynamic roles across industry and commerce
- Benefit from close collaboration between the University of Siegen and numerous leading regional companies, gaining valuable industry exposure and practical experience during your studies
- Enjoy excellent student support through small class sizes and direct access to professors and research staff who are committed to your academic success
- Take advantage of Siegen’s affordable cost of living compared to major university cities, allowing you to focus fully on your academic and personal development
- Enter a broad professional field with outstanding career opportunities in project management, sales, procurement, controlling, management, production, logistics, quality assurance, and consulting
