Electrical Engineering and Information Technology B.Eng

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Hochschule Konstanz University of Applied Sciences

Program Overview

The Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at HTWG Konstanz prepares students to design and develop modern electrical, digital, and intelligent systems used in areas such as automation, communication, and energy technology. The program is ideal for students interested in engineering, electronics, and programming, starting with core subjects like mathematics, physics, programming, electronic circuits, control engineering, automation technology, and microprocessor systems before moving into specialization areas.

Curriculum structure

Year 1
In the first year, students build a strong technical foundation through essential engineering subjects. You begin with mathematics and physics while learning programming and introductory electrical engineering, alongside modules such as basic electrical engineering, electronics, and microprocessor technology. This broad introduction helps you understand the core areas of electrical and information technology and prepares you for more advanced study.

Year 2
During the second year, the program focuses on developing deeper technical and analytical skills. Students study more advanced topics such as control engineering, automation technology, and communication systems while strengthening knowledge in electronics and signal processing. These modules help you understand complex technical systems and prepare you for real-world engineering applications.

Year 3
The third year includes a practical semester in industry where students gain hands-on experience and apply their knowledge in a professional environment. After the internship, students choose specialization subjects such as automation technology, energy systems, information technology, or communication technology, and study advanced modules like embedded systems, digital communication, or high-frequency engineering. The program concludes with elective modules and the bachelor’s thesis.

Focus areas (in a string): Electrical Engineering Fundamentals, Information Technology, Automation Technology, Communication Technology, Energy Systems, Embedded Systems, Microprocessor Technology, Control Engineering

Learning outcomes (in a string): Apply electrical engineering principles, design and analyze electronic circuits, develop embedded and microprocessor systems, understand automation and control processes, work with communication technologies, analyze technical systems, solve engineering problems, complete industry-oriented projects

Professional alignment (accreditation): Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology offered by HTWG Konstanz

Reputation (employability rankings): Graduates are prepared for careers in automotive, energy technology, automation, communication technology, electronics, and IT industries according to the official program description

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At HTWG Konstanz, the Electrical Engineering and Information Technology B.Eng. program dives right into hands-on learning from day one, where you'll build real-world skills in small groups by tackling practical projects in cutting-edge areas like autonomous systems, e-mobility, smart grids, Industry 4.0, and renewable energies. You'll apply scientific basics and the latest methods directly to these challenges, using modern labs and tools in our Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology to create solutions ready for industry. This approach ensures you're not just learning theory—you're engineering the future with facilities tailored for innovation in electrical systems, information tech, AI, and sustainable energy.

Here's what makes our experiential learning stand out, all specific to this program:
- State-of-the-art laboratories for electrical and electronic systems, where you experiment with hardware/software integration, power engineering, signal processing, and control technology in practical modules.
- Project-based courses like Software Project, Real-time Operating Systems, and individual IT Security projects, often in teams to simulate industry collaboration on topics such as databases, multimedia, and ubiquitous computing.
- Specialization-focused practical work in electives like Automation Technology, Energy Systems, Information Technology, or Communication Technology, applying skills to real scenarios in e-mobility and smart grids.
- Interdisciplinary tools and software including computer graphics, business intelligence systems, and foundations of IT security, with hands-on modules in high-tech marketing and distributed systems.
- International project opportunities through our extensive partner university network, plus English-taught courses like ASE 40810 for global teamwork experience.

This practical edge, combined with our focus on future-proof topics, sets you up perfectly for top jobs—imagine developing the next big thing in sustainable energy or AI-driven systems right here in Konstanz. Applications are straightforward for winter or summer starts; let's get you applying today!

Progression & Future Opportunities

At HTWG Konstanz, our Electrical Engineering and Information Technology B.Eng. program stands out for its hands-on approach, where you'll dive into practical projects right from the start in small groups, tackling real-world challenges like autonomous systems, e-mobility, smart grids, Industry 4.0, and renewable energies. You'll build strong technical skills by applying scientific basics and cutting-edge methods to these topics, using state-of-the-art facilities in our Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. This isn't just theory—it's about creating solutions employers need, with flexibility to specialize in areas like Automation Technology, Energy Systems, Information Technology, or Communication Technology.

Here's what makes our experiential learning so effective, drawn straight from the program's setup:
- Laboratories and project-based work: Work intensively in specialized labs on practical issues, mastering hardware/software integration, signal processing, control technology, power engineering, and communication tech through small-group projects.
- Software and digital tools: Gain expertise with tools for IT security, databases, real-time operating systems, distributed systems, computer graphics, multimedia, ubiquitous computing, and software projects—key for areas like AI and information technologies.
- Group projects and electives: Collaborate on individual and team projects, including software projects and IT security work, plus a wide range of electives to tailor your skills to industry needs.
- Interdisciplinary facilities: Access department resources focused on electrical and electronic systems, sustainable energy systems, and info tech/AI, shared with related programs like Intelligent Mobility Systems.

This practical foundation, combined with our international partner universities for study abroad options, sets you up perfectly for top jobs in a high-tech field. Applications are straightforward—deadlines are July 15 for winter and January 15 for summer semesters—so why not take the next step and apply today?