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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering, Major Automotive Engineering
Carl Benz School of Engineering
Program description
Earn a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Major Automotive Engineering
The three-year (six-semester) B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (International), Specialization in Automotive Engineering program offers students a well-balanced theory-and practical-based curriculum. The Bachelor of Science program comprises lectures, tutorials and lab courses, with lecturers and tutors coming from different institutes in KIT. This ensures that the quality of the subjects taught will be of the highest standard.
Students choosing the specialization in Automotive Engineering profit from the fact that the automotive industry is Germany’s largest industry sector with a turnover of approximately 263 billion Euros, covering 20% of the overall turnover of Germany's industry. Five million people are employed by the automotive industry and their suppliers. Ten out of the 100 largest automotive suppliers have either their headquarters or one of their subsidiaries in nearby Karlsruhe.
Besides the academic demands, B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (International), Specialization in Automotive Engineering, students are also expected to complete at least 12 weeks of internship, with at least 6 weeks for their basic industrial internship and at least 6 weeks for their advanced internship. Successful graduates of the B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (International), Specialization in Automotive Engineering, can be sure to find job placements after their studies to those experiences and the network of the CBS.
Admission requirements
Applicants need to meet the following criteria:
- High school education at a level equivalent to the German ‘Abitur’ (German High School Diploma), for example, A-levels, International Baccalaureate
- Two positive letters of recommendation from high school teachers
- Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL/ IELTS/ TOEIC) (for more details refer to “LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS”)
For further information on the application process please contact our student office.
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Learn moreTuition fees
College fee for the Bachelor Program in Mechanical Engineering (International) is 7.000 € per semester. Further information on request.
The Carl Benz School of Engineering holds a college structure within the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), which is why the specific college fee applies in addition to the university enrollment and tuition fees. The college fee covers academic learning and additional services* that is provided by the CBS.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Continuing studies
Students can continue their studies after graduating with different Master Programs at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
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As part of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the Carl Benz School of Engineering offers quality German university education in the form of a Mechanical Engineering degree program for English-speaking students from around the world. Small classes of around...
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