Double degree Engineering Management

Students taking the Engineering Management degree programme have 2 exciting options to gain a double degree: at our partner universities in China and Mexico.

Information, criteria and persons to contact

Double degree with the CDHAW at Tongji University in Shanghai

Students of the Engineering Management degree programme can obtain a double degree (Bachelor of Engineering) at our Chinese partner university Tongji/CDHAW.

The Chinese-German University of Applied Sciences (CDHAW) was founded in 2004 at Tongji University in Shanghai. Approximately 50,000 students in total study for Bachelor, Master and PhD degrees at Tongji University, which is spread over several sites in Shanghai and in Jiading.

At least 60 credits must be obtained at the CDHAW:

  • 1 semester of study (30 credits)
  • Final thesis (30 credits)

The final thesis is undertaken in industry and supervised and examined by professors at the CDHAW. The courses are taught in English and German. Existing Chinese language skills can be enhanced, if desired.

Eligibility

  • You must have successfully concluded all examinations at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences by the end of the 6th semester (individual courses at CDHAW can be credited in advance).
  • English language skills (B2)
  • Good course work results and an interest in intercultural issues

Programme schedule

You can start the programme at CDHAW in the winter semester (starts approx. middle of September). The final thesis is scheduled for the following summer semester.

A detailed overview of the precise schedule including possible variations in the schedule is included in the leaflet . Additional information please check DHIK website.

More detailed information on eligibility and the application process can be found on the homepage of the International Office.

If you have any subject-related questions, the person to contact in the WT Faculty is


Prof. Hannes Winkler or Monika Buchinger.

Double degree with the Tec de Monterrey (ITESM) in Mexico.

Students in the Engineering Management program have the opportunity to earn a double degree (Bachelor's) at our Mexican partner university, Tec de Monterrey.

The Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) is Mexico's largest private elite university, with 31 campuses and a total of approximately 100,000 students. Graduates of the double degree program are awarded a Bachelor of Science from Tec de Monterrey in addition to their Bachelor of Engineering from HE.

You will spend one academic semester at Tec, followed by a practical semester in Mexico. Depending on the faculty and campus, the program is offered in English and/or Spanish. This overview shows which Tec campus offers your specific program for the double degree and in which language.

Prerequisites

  •  You must have earned at least 120 credits at Hochschule Esslingen before starting the studies in Mexico.
  • English proficiency: Minimum level B2 at the time of application; minimum TOEFL score of 550 by the time of graduation from Tec.
  • Spanish proficiency: Minimum level B2 if the language of instruction is Spanish.
  • Good academic performance and an interest in intercultural exchange.

Program Structure

Studies in Mexico begin in the winter semester.

Please refer to the flyer for a detailed overview of the program structure and the courses available at Tec as part of the double degree program. Additional information please check DHIK website.

More detailed information regarding prerequisites and the application process can be found on the International Center's website.

If you have any subject-related questions, the person to contact in the WT Faculty 
Prof. Hannes Winkler or Monika Buchinger.

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Interested? Apply now! for the wintersemester 2026/2027