International Industrial Engineering - Operations (IWI) - BSc

Technology and business combined in one degree course

Study industrial engineering and get to know both: Concepts of business administration and engineering. The focus is on planning and improving production processes. You will also learn how to take intercultural aspects into account in international projects.

Versatile
Study at the intersection of technology and business administration
Innovative
Design and optimization of production and logistics processes, including implementation in Werk150, the factory on campus
International
From the 3rd semester onwards, English-language lectures, an integrated semester abroad, and the possibility of an international internship

Further features:

You study in an interdisciplinary way and acquire valuable key skills in both business and engineering.
With a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, you are attractive to both globally operating corporations and medium-sized companies.
You study internationally and entirely in English from the third semester onward. During your semester abroad at a renowned partner university, you will establish valuable international contacts early on.
Thanks to the integrated practical semester, you will have gained extensive hands-on experience by graduation. Practice-oriented, interdisciplinary project modules, labs, case studies, and simulations enhance your teamwork skills.
Develop your personal and social potential through project and team work, as well as through international and practical experience.
You can expect a strong sense of community on campus. Small groups and a good student-to-faculty ratio are important to us.

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Duration of study

7 semesters incl.
Practical semester and semester abroad

Study places

No admission restrictions (winter semester)
No admission restrictions (summer semester)

Start of studies

Mid-March in the summer semester
Beginning of October in the winter semester

Teaching language

German and English

Admission requirements

Entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences
and a good command of English

Costs

167.30 € for regular students
97.30 € for exchange students

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Duration of study

7 semesters, including one practical semester (in Germany or abroad) and one study semester abroad

Place of study

Reutlingen and location of the partner university

Start of studies

Mid-March in the summer semester

Early October in the winter semester

Application deadline

Winter semester: July 15 (deadline for applications via Hochschulstart; direct applications to Reutlingen University are possible until September 25)
Summer semester: January 15 (deadline for applications via Hochschulstart; direct applications to Reutlingen University are possible until February 28)

Study places

No admission restrictions (winter semester)

No admission restrictions (summer semester)

Admission requirements

General or subject-specific university entrance qualification, university of applied sciences entrance qualification, or an equivalent higher education entrance qualification
You can improve your entrance grade by providing proof of special qualifications (relevant vocational training or work experience)
Good English language skills
International applicants with a university entrance qualification obtained abroad must submit their certificate to the Studienkolleg Konstanz for review and conversion before applying. Please observe the deadlines of the Studienkolleg Konstanz.
International applicants with a university entrance qualification obtained abroad must provide proof of their German language skills.

Language of instruction

German and English

Foreign languages

English

Degree

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

ECTS

210

Semester fee/costs

Semester fee: €167.30 for regular students and €97.30 for exchange students

For students from non-EU countries, the State of Baden-Württemberg charges a fee of €1,500 per semester.

Admission requirements

Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Fachhochschulreife or other equivalent higher education entrance qualification
You can improve your entrance grade with: Proof of particular qualifications (relevant vocational training or work experience)
Very good proficiency in English
Foreign applicants with a university entrance qualification acquired abroad must submit their certificate in good time before their application to the Studienkolleg Konstanz for approval and conversion. Please note the deadlines of the Studienkolleg Konstanz. Further, with their application they must provide proof of their German language skills.

Ready for the World in Seven Semesters

Studying doesn’t just take place in the lecture hall. With us, you will also experience lectures and seminars in numerous practical and research facilities, such as simulation and strategy games, laboratories, or Werk150, the factory on campus.

Structure and content

You will study for seven semesters, including a practical semester in a company and at least one study semester abroad. In the sixth semester, you can tailor part of your studies through elective modules. In the seventh semester, you will write your thesis.

Content focus

You will acquire comprehensive skills in production management. After graduation, you will be able to analyze, design, manage, and optimize technical and business systems.

In the 4th semester, you will complete an internship in a company (either in Germany or abroad) and gain insight into industrial practice. In the following semester abroad at one of our partner universities, you will deepen your English language skills and intercultural competencies. The final semester includes your bachelor’s thesis (usually written in a company, either in Germany or abroad). You will also apply your knowledge in company projects, simulations, and in our innovative factory test environment “Werk 150.”

Your application process

1.

Read the admission requirements carefully.

2.

Apply online via hochschulstart.de by January 15 (for the summer semester) or July 15 (for the winter semester). A direct application via the application portal of Reutlingen University is possible until February 28/29 or August 31.

3.

Accept your study place (matriculation).

Admission requirements

Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Fachhochschulreife or other equivalent higher education entrance qualification
You can improve your entrance grade with: Proof of particular qualifications (relevant vocational training or work experience)
Very good proficiency in English
Foreign applicants with a university entrance qualification acquired abroad must submit their certificate in good time before their application to the Studienkolleg Konstanz for approval and conversion. Please note the deadlines of the Studienkolleg Konstanz. Further, with their application they must provide proof of their German language skills.

How the online application works

Step 1: Register at hochschulstart.de, retrieve your applicant ID (BID) and applicant authentication number (BAN), and select your desired degree program at Reutlingen University.

Step 2: Register in the application portal of Reutlingen University and apply for your desired degree program:

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You can submit up to twelve applications, three of which can be to Reutlingen University. If you activate email notifications, you will be informed about the current status of your application.

Step 3: Decide which of your selected degree programs you would most like to study, and set your priority on hochschulstart.de. After receiving an admission offer, applications with a lower priority may be withdrawn from the process. Therefore, be sure to place your chosen program at Reutlingen University in first position if it is your top choice.

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And after graduation?

International industrial engineers are team players, interculturally competent, and able to navigate international settings with confidence and respect.