Do you want to work on the Automotive Systems of the future today? Then choose this degree course, with its contents geared towards future mobility trends. Here you will learn how to advance Autonomous Driving, e-mobility, innovative means of transport and future-proof transport concepts. This is exactly what will make you interesting for many companies in the mobility industry after graduation.
Very good scoresCHE-Ranking 2022
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Period in semester7 Semester
Languages of instructionGerman
Application PeriodsWinter semester: 30 April to 15 July
Summer semester: 31 October to 15 January
Continuing Master ProgramsAutomotive Engineering
Autonomes Fahren (berufsbegleitend)
Elektromobilit?t (berufsbegleitend)
The degree course offers you the perfect combination of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and Automotive Engineering. In the elective modules, you can focus in particular on electronic Automotive Systems, new mobility and drive concepts and vehicle networking.
You will be in high demand after completing your course: You will have the best career opportunities because you have learned how to develop intelligent electronic vehicle systems as well as mobility and drive concepts. You will be familiar with the application areas of artificial intelligence and machine learning. And these are precisely the experts who companies are looking for to shape mobility innovatively and sustainably or to drive autonomous driving forward. Alternatively, you can deepen your knowledge of the topics in an advanced Master's programme.
With your degree in vehicle systems, you have the best job prospects:
After registering on the national application portal www.hochschulstart.de, you can apply via the Campusmanagement-System HEonline at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences.
Students wishing to take this programme must have pre-degree practical technical experience in a relevant industrial field or have gained experience of a similar nature while at school or during their vocational training. It is also possible to gain this practical technical experience during the semester break once you have commenced your programme.
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Do you have a university entrance qualification (e.g. 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
Please register on the national application portal hochschulstart.de to receive your Applicant ID.
Register and apply on HEonline
The next step is to register on Esslingen’s HEonline Campus Management System and apply for one or more degree programmes. When you have submitted your application on HEonline, you can also see it on hochschulstart and prioritise your choices.
Upload your documents
We need your documents and certificates so that we can process your application. Please upload them on the HEonline Campus Management System. We must have your documents by the application deadline at the latest.
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You can check the status of your application at any time via HEonline. You should keep your login details in a safe place. Shortly after the application deadline, you will be able to see whether you have received an admission offer on HEonline and hochschulstart.
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)
Do you want to get things moving? Whether it be electrically, digitally, networked or autonomously: If you are passionate about modern motor vehicles, autonomous systems and sustainable mobility solutions, then this is the right degree programme for you.
What else will help you in this degree
I decided to study Automotive Systems because mobility is currently facing a major change. Electromobility, autonomous and connected driving are the big topics that will occupy us in the future. And here, at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, we are optimally prepared for this. The special thing about our degree programme is that you can find your personal orientation in the 4th and 6th semesters in mandatory elective modules.
Vincent Gerber, student of the Automotive Systems degree programmee
Very good spot in the top group nationwide in the CHE University Ranking ZEIT Campus Guide
Young talent development programmes such as the BMW Group’s SpeedUp sponsorship programme offer financial support.
The Faculty of Mobility & Technology is one of the largest and works closely with the vehicle industry and supplier companies.
World market leaders (Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Bosch or Porsche) support teaching in many areas.
You can gain experience worldwide in an internship abroad or a study period at a partner university.
In addition to your studies, you can deepen your knowledge in the racing team, develop and implement ideas and celebrate success together.
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