At a glance
Vehicle Mechatronics
Fields of study
Automotive engineering and development
Vehicle Mechatronics
Alternative study option
Mechanical engineering / automotive engineering (integrated training) in cooperation with a company
Dates
All eventsVehicle technology of tomorrow
Rarely has the development of vehicle technology been more energy-rich. The automotive industry is in a state of upheaval: demands on energy consumption and emissions require new vehicle drives. The development of autonomous vehicles is in full swing and will change the mobility of the future. You will learn sound fundamentals for the design of sustainable mobility in the study of automotive engineering.
Develop vehicles
We offer a practice-oriented engineering study around the vehicle. Through various internships and interesting projects in the very well-equipped laboratories and other courses, you will gain tangible experience for the engineering profession. A team with practical experience and present professors will support you in mastering the course contents. In addition to the curriculum, you can gain further experience in student projects such as Formula Student.
Profession & Perspectives
The job profile of the engineer is characterized by a special diversity. Possible fields of work are offered by successful industrial companies, but also by public authorities, associations and testing companies. Engineers design the products of the future; their daily work is characterized by a lot of communication and exciting activities in developing, testing and optimizing the various products. Engineers have detailed methodological and technical knowledge and the ability to solve problems. As a result of the growing engineering gap, the demand for engineers is enormous, and the earning potential is in the top bracket. Industrial companies offer engineers excellent working conditions and outstanding benefits.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree, giving you the opportunity to work directly in industry as an engineer or to pursue a master's degree at universities.
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Further information
Postgraduate courses
Product Development in Mechanical Engineering
Curriculum
Fields of study
Automotive engineering and development
Vehicle Mechatronics
Alternative study option
Mechanical engineering/vehicle technology (integrated training) in cooperation with a company
Structure
The bachelor's degree program in automotive engineering is designed for seven semesters.
Basic studies
In the basic studies, you will develop your skills in the technical and scientific fundamentals such as computer science, mathematics, technical mechanics, machine elements and materials science for your later specialization in the main studies.
Practical semester
The 4th semester is a practical study semester in an industrial company, where you work independently on a real industrial project.
Main studies
In the main course of study, starting in the 5th semester, you will begin to specialize by choosing an in-depth field of study. In the vehicle technology and development field of study, the focus is on vehicle design. The vehicle mechatronics field of study goes into greater depth on the mechatronic components of the motor vehicle.
Electives
From the 5th to the 7th semester, you have extensive elective options to deepen your knowledge and interests: 4 compulsory elective modules, 2 elective modules and 1 key competence module.
Bachelor thesis
The conclusion of your studies is your bachelor thesis, which you can write at the university or in cooperation with a company.
Abroad
You can also spend a study semester abroad - a very exciting opportunity for your personal development. You can do the practical study semester, the bachelor thesis or entire study semesters abroad.
Admission
Application for summer and winter semester
Automotive Engineering offers
- 36 study places in the winter semester
- 20 study places in the summer semester
- July 15: Application deadline for the winter semester
- January 15: Application deadline for the summer semester
These dates are cut-off dates, which means that your application documents must be received by this date in order to be considered for the allocation of study places.
Start of lectures
- Beginning of October for the winter semester
- mid-March for the summer semester
the exact date can be found in the menu item Dates.
to the online application
Who gets a study place?
The applicants with the best overall grades are admitted. In the last admission procedures, all applicants received a study place.
A pre-study internship is not required.
Selection procedure - how is the overall grade calculated?
At RWU, the admission procedure for this degree program is governed by the Admission and Selection Statutes for Bachelor's programs are applied and carried out on the basis of the application documents. The preparation of a proposal list or ranking list is explained below: from the application documents, the applicant's position on a ranking list is determined according to the following procedure: Calculation of a weighted overall grade according to the formula
[(average grade of university entrance qualification)+(grades German, mathematics*2 and continued modern foreign language)/4] / 2
If there are more applicants than places, 90% of the places are awarded by the selection procedure (best overall grade) and 10% of the places are awarded by waiting period.
Improvements of the overall grade
This overall grade may be improved if one or more of the following qualifications are demonstrated:
- Completed vocational training in metal construction, mechanical and automotive engineering, mechatronics, energy and electrical occupations, and other occupational groups as defined in the Admission and selection statutes: 0,3
- Professional activity in the training occupation of at least 1 year: 0.1. This bonus is limited to 0.3 for 3 years of professional experience.
Extracurricular achievements, pract. Activities and recognized previous experience: 0,2 (max. 0,2)
- Federal Volunteer Service
- Relevant internships of more than 6 weeks duration
- Trial studies at the RWU → Talent scanner of the RWU
Move-up procedure
Prospective students often apply to several universities and study programs. As a result, study places regularly become available again because an applicant decides to take up another study place. These vacant places are then awarded to those who did not make it in the first place. Places are again awarded according to the ranking list, i.e. first to those with the best overall grade.
Further information about the application and the allocation of study places can be found in the Admissions Office.
SEMESTER FEE
Each semester , a semester fee is due for all students upon enrollment or re-registration. This fee is charged at a similar rate by all universities in Germany.
Composition and amount of the fee
FEES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND FOR SECOND DEGREE PROGRAMS
In Baden-Württemberg, there has been a tuition fee for international students (non-EU citizens) and a second-study fee since the winter semester 2017/2018. Thus, in some cases, a tuition fee must be paid in addition to the semester fee.
Prior to enrollment, applicants from non-EU countries or applicants for a second degree will receive a form to assess whether a tuition fee obligation actually exists.
The amounts and detailed information can be found under Finances
Projects
Formula Student
The Formula Students Team of the Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences is a group of dedicated students who have been working on building a Formula Student racing car since March 2008.
Labs
CAD and FEM
- Building C
- Room C011
Electric drives and controls
- Building H (main building)
- Room H 062
Measurement and control technology
- Building D
- Room D 007
Materials testing
- Building L
- Room L 005 - L 018