Content Information
The learning content bundles future tasks in the interaction of software and technology. You will learn how to revolutionise processes in product development and manufacturing with artificial intelligence and data analysis.
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)Digital Engineering
Engineer or pioneer? You can be both in the Digital Engineering degree programme. In this degree programme, you will learn skills that are already in demand today and will make the difference tomorrow in digital product development and manufacturing. At the interface of Information Technology and technology in general, you will develop very concrete products and business ideas based on data analysis and advance digital processes.
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences is currently the only campus in Germany where you can learn this content in a Bachelor degree programme.
Campus Goeppingen
Period in semester7 Semester
Languages of instructionGerman
Application PeriodsWinter semester: 30 April to 15 July
Career Perspectives
With your degree, you will be at the forefront when it comes to the digital future of companies and Germany as a business location. You will apply data correctly and use it for intelligent solutions, sustainable development and smart value creation processes.
Companies are urgently looking for well-trained professionals who are skilled in data analysis and product development. It’s your chance to get started in this future segment.
Your career prospects
You will be able to apply production-relevant tools such as the Internet of Things, image processing, AI applications and digital twins in a variety of application areas:
- Project management in the area of product development and production processes
- Technical sales, customer care and purchasing in the area of digital business models
- Management of work groups, departments and companies
Application/Admission
After your registration in the national application portal hochschulstart.de you apply via the HEonline Campus Management System of the Hochschule Esslingen.
Check the requirements
Do you have a university entrance qualification (e.g. German Abitur/Fachhochschulreife), a school leaving qualification from a country other than Germany or a vocational qualification? If you do, you have already fulfilled the first requirement for a successful application.Register on hochschulstart.de
You register in the central application portal hochschulstart.de to receive your applicant ID.Register and apply on HEonline
You register in hochschulstart, the national application portal, and apply for one or more degree programmes at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences. After submitting your application in HEonline, you can also view and prioritize it on hochschulstart.Upload your documents
We need your documents and certificates so that we can process your application. You can upload them in Esslingen’s “HEonline” campus management system. We need your documents by the application deadline at the latest.All done!
You can view the processing status of your application at any time via HEonline. You should keep your login details safe. Shortly after the application deadline, you will be able to see whether you have received an admission offer in HEonline and hochschulstart.
More links for application
The video tutorial shows you the most important application steps and the importance of prioritization.
Detailed information about the application procedure
Orientation programme: Getting to know Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
Student life (student finance, food & accommodation, leisure activities)
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Which criteria are used to award the university places?
There are usually more applications than places available. This means that not all applications for degree programmes will be successful. The places available will be awarded in accordance with the result of the university’s own selection procedure.
We are unable to give details of any admission restrictions (numerus clausus, NC) in advance. The NC states the selection threshold and the waiting time in semesters (periods of 6 months) for the last student in the ranking who is admitted to the degree programme. This means the NC varies depending on the number of applicants, their selection thresholds/waiting times and the number of places available. Since this is different for each application phase, we are unfortunately unable to provide any information about the admission restrictions (NC).
Why do I apply to hochschulstart.de and to the university?
For some of the Bachelor degree programmes at Esslingen, the admission procedure for applications for the first regular semester is via the national application portal Hochschulstart and the “dialog-oriented service procedure - DoSV”, where you can apply for a maximum of 12 university places.
To process your application, the “Application/Admission” team needs all the documents required for the admission procedure at Esslingen. You can upload these online via Esslingen’s HEonline campus management system.
Can I apply although I have not yet received my final certificate?
Yes. You can also apply even though you have not yet received your final certificate.
You can upload your university entrance qualification in Esslingen’s HEonline campus management system until the application deadline at the latest.
For whom is the study programme suitable?
Do you want to contribute to the development of Industry 4.0 and gain a foothold in an innovative professional field? Then the Digital Engineering degree is perfect for you. You have the best prerequisites if you love technology and computers. You have previous knowledge of mathematics, physics and computer science and would like to learn programming languages. You like to solve tricky challenges, in a team or on your own.
Experts in demand
The industry is struggling with a shortage of skilled workers, especially with the mega-trend of digitalisation. A huge number of new digital solutions need to be developed. There are a lot of career changers in the development teams because you can’t study “Digital Engineering” yet. That is why I am very pleased that we are training the engineers for the digital economy of tomorrow.
Prof. Dr. Mario Roßdeutscher, Programme Coordinator Digital Engineering
What distinguishes usGood reasons for studying at Esslingen University
Brand new and unique
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences is the only campus in Germany where you can study Digital Engineering.
Digital variant
Compared to Engineering Management, the focus is on the digitalisation of industry (Development and Production).
Support
Individual supervision, supportive offers and project work in small groups guarantee you learning success.
International experience
Get to know international working methods and cultures during a study or practical semester abroad.
Practice to experience
Projects and seminars in the modern equipped laboratories provide practical experience.
Professional experience
Practical work already whilst studying: Practical semester, working student job or practice-oriented Bachelor thesis.
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