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BSc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

Programme overview

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Ruhr University Bochum is a single-subject Bachelor programme of 6 semesters (3 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: electrical Engineering and Information Technology is not just part in many aspects of everyday life, but also makes a decisive contribution to solving current and future challenges. Sustainable energy generation, electromobility and autonomous driving, smart buildings and resource-efficient microchips are just a few of the (future) topics you will deal with during your studies.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: which you can put together yourself during your studies. In the first semesters, you will learn the theoretical and practical basics that will allow you to focus on the topics that interest you most later on in your studies. We offer a wide range of specialisations:; Automation technology; Medical engineering; Microelectronics; Sustainable energy generation; Plasma technology; Sensor technology; and many more.

Career pathways

Typical career fields: in research and (product) development, in technical sales and management or in their own start-up - for example focusing on the following challenges:; Secure, sustainable and reliable energy supply; Hardware and software development; Sensors, e.g. for future mobility; Development of technical processes and systems, e.g. in medical technology; Automation of industrial production processes, e.g. through the use of AI and robotics; Fast, reliable, and secure communication technology; _________________________________________________________.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free). Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: an open mindset and curiosity for exciting and future-oriented topics; good mathematical, scientific and technical understanding; an interest in solving complex technical problems.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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