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 following skills characterize industrial engineers:
- Combining technical expertise and economic judgment
- Analyzing problems and finding solutions through integrated thinking
- Performing interdisciplinary tasks in business and industryWithin the degree program, the University of Siegen offers four engineering specializations from which one is chosen. Each of these specializations consists of three basic modules and compulsory elective modules. Furthermore, five specializations in economics are offered, from which two are chosen.
Everything at a glance
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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 special opportunities on the job market due to their skills as both engineers and managers. With their interdisciplinary knowledge, they solve complex tasks independently and in teams. They are able to quickly familiarize themselves with new topics and technologies and shape innovations in a meaningful way.
- A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering at the University of Siegen or another comparable course of study lasting at least three years with a completed Bachelor's examination or a comparable final examination with a grade of at least (3.0) is required.
- In order to provide proof of previous study-related education, the previous Bachelor's degree course must largely correspond to the respective Bachelor's degree course at the University of Siegen in terms of thematic focus and specialization in accordance with the study plan for this degree course. The study plan can be found in an appendix to the subject examination regulations.
- A further requirement for admission to the Master's degree program in Mechanical 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 degree program. The details are regulated by the internship regulations.
Subject examination regulations and module descriptions/study plan/internship regulations
The subject examination regulations (FPO) define the basic structures of a degree program (e.g. admission requirements and content to be studied). Students are automatically subject to the current version of the FPO when they enrol for their first semester. This means that even if the FPO changes during the course of studies, the original version according to which you enrolled is still valid (provided this FPO does not expire). Supplementary regulations and detailed information for each module to be studied can also be found in the annexes to the subject examination regulations (e.g. requirements for taking a written examination or content details of the modules/courses, ...).
The respective study plan represents the recommended exemplary course of study in the individual subjects and is part of an FPO.
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 at least take a look at the study 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 selected specialization
Compulsory elective modules: 2 or 3 elective modules from selected specialization
Specialization in economics
1st - 3rd semester
Compulsory elective modules: 2 modules each from 2 selected specializations
Non-technical compulsory elective module, specialist laboratories, internship and Master's thesis
1st - 4th semester
Compulsory elective modules: 1 non-technical specialization module
Labs/project work: 2 specialist labs (including 1 from the selected specialization) or 1 project
Industrial internship: specialist internship (6 weeks)
Master's thesis with final presentation
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 - thus early contact with industry during your studies
- Very good supervisory relationship with personal contacts to professors and academic staff
- 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.
