Bachelor of Engineering: Development and Design

Innovative. Detailed. Inventive.

You will learn the basics of physics, mathematics and mechanics and acquire knowledge in the field of materials and strength. You will learn how products are designed and examined with regard to their durability. You will receive a technically oriented education that will provide you with the skills to work in the fields of product development, design, research or even calculation services in industrial or service companies.

Special focus areas of the programme

  • Optimising products and processes
  • Gaining detailed knowledge of technical processes
  • Recognising and solving problems
  • Developing ideas for value creation
  • Systematically developing technical solutions
  • Process automation
  • Technical English

Career prospects

  • Design, development and optimisation of products
  • Planning of plants and machines
  • Smart products / smart production
  • Automotive engineering
  • Automation technology
  • Proof of strength or service life of components
  • Testing activities
  • Teaching in a vocational school / university environment

Further support / our advantages for you

  • The university will also help you with practical aspects in your daily work during your studies. If you need advice on organising semesters abroad, internships, or starting your career or if you would like to get in touch with your professors, we are at your side.
  • With an engineering degree, the world is your oyster. In a country where prosperity is predominantly generated through engineering, we offer you access to this attractive and lucrative field of work.
  • The department supports you in taking up a semester abroad at one of our partner universities around the world. Modules completed there will then be recognised for your studies with us.
  • If you want to start up your own business after graduation, the university will support you vigorously with advice and infrastructure.
  • With us you are in direct contact with your professors as we often teach in small classes.
  • Many of our final theses are written in industry, so you will already be in contact with your future employer during your studies.
  • The probability that you will be taken on by the company after your thesis is very high, even without an additional application.
  • High acceptance of graduates in the industry due to the practice-oriented education, which facilitates a very fast job entry.
  • We also offer Master’s degrees for all fields of study. After seven semesters, you can enter the profession or work in research, and you will also be eligible for a doctoral programme.