Elektrotechnik/Informationstechnik 3nat

3 countries, 2 languages, 2 degrees: In this trinational program, you’ll study electrical and information technology right where innovation happens: in Germany, France, and Switzerland. You’ll study in small, international teams and gain not only technical expertise but also an understanding of different cultures. The result: a unique professional profile for the borderless job market along the Rhine.

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Degree
Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.), Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (after 4 semesters, in France)

Study Language
German, French

Standard period of study
7 Semester (inkl. 1 Praxissemester)

Starts of study
Winter semester

Application deadline
July 15

Admission requirements
General or technical university entrance qualification, technical college entrance qualification

ECTS
210 Credits

Place of study
Hochschule Offenburg, IUT de Haguenau (France), Haute École Arc (Switzerland)

Selection process
Yes (NC)

Everything You Need to Know

Course Content

Your degree program is a journey through the Upper Rhine Technology Region. You’ll start in France, deepen your knowledge in Offenburg, and choose your specializations in Switzerland. For your final semester and your bachelor’s degree project, you’ll return to Germany.

You’ll study in two languages: in German in Offenburg and in French at our two partner locations.

  • Year 1 (Haguenau, FR):
    You’ll learn the mathematical and physical principles behind every circuit. The first two semesters will help you get your bearings in your field of study and the new language.

  • The 2nd Year (Offenburg, DE):
    Now things get hands-on: You’ll engage in a specialization in electrical and information technology topics and learn how to design complex circuits and how modern communication technology works.

  • The 3rd Year & Specialization (Neuchâtel, CH):
    You’ll choose your focus:

    • Automated Systems: You’ll learn how to control industrial processes, robots, and entire plants. You’ll gain an understanding of drive technology and design systems that operate autonomously and with precision.

    • Embedded Systems: Here, it’s all about intelligence on a small scale. You’ll design and program embedded systems—from the sensor in your smartwatch to the control unit in an autonomous vehicle.

1. Studienabschnitt Semester 1 Komponenten, Systeme und Anwendungen I Innovation durch Technologien und Projekte I Wissenschaftliche und persönliche Ausbildung I Semester 2 Komponenten, Systeme und Anwendungen II Innovation durch Technologien und Projekte II Wissenschaftliche und persönliche Ausbildung II 2. Studienabschnitt Semester 3 Schaltungsdesign Kommunikations- technik Signale und Systeme Embedded Systems Ingenieurinformatik Automatisierungs- systeme Überfachliche Kompetenzen Semester 4 Regelungstechnik Entwurf hochintegrierter Systeme mit HDLs Digitale Signalverarbeitung Objektorientierte Softwareentwicklung Leistungselektronik Semester 5 Projekt Elektrotechnik Geschäftsführung Regelungssysteme Signalverarbeitung Embedded Software Wahlmodul: Automatisierte Systeme oder Embedded Systems II Semester 6 Praktikum Semester 7 Bachelorarbeit mit Kolloquium Sensorik Elektrische Energietechnik Wahlpflichtfächer Semester 1 und 2 in Haguenau, Frankreich Semester 3, 4 und 7 in Offenburg, Deutschland Semester 5 und 6 in Neuchâtel, Schweiz
Perspectives

Your career knows no bounds. Because you’ve studied in three different systems, you bring the kind of flexibility that companies are looking for today.

  • Quick Start: Statistically speaking, graduates of this program find a challenging position within just 3 months.

  • Europe as Your Home Market: Companies along the Rhine corridor, in particular, value your combined technical and language skills.

  • Master’s Option: After completing your bachelor’s degree, doors are open to you for master’s programs in all three countries—for example, in Offenburg, Strasbourg, or Grenoble.

 

Fees and Funding
Semester Tuition and Fees
Tuition Fees for International Students and Students Pursuing a Second Degree

Since the 2017/18 winter semester, universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg have been charging international students tuition fees of 1,500.00 euros per semester and students pursuing a second degree 650.00 euros per semester.

You can find more information about these fees here:

https://www.landesrecht-bw.de/bsbw/document/jlr-HSchulGebGBWrahmen

https://mwk.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/universities-studies/studying-in-bw/studying-financing/fees-for international students and second studies/faqs?highlight=Studying-fees

http://www.bw-studyguide.de/en/studying/finance-and-funding.html

Exceptions to Tuition Fees for International Students:

According to Section 3 of the LHGebG, international students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA country and do not hold a German university entrance qualification are required to pay tuition fees. However, the law provides for a few exceptions.

To determine whether you are required to pay tuition fees, you can use the following information form and send it, completed and accompanied by the necessary supporting documents, to studiengebuehren@hs-offenburg.de:

Tuition Fee Information Form (PDF)

 

To apply for an exemption from tuition fees, please use the corresponding application form:

Application for Tuition Fee Exemption for International Students (PDF)

Application for Tuition Fee Exemption for a Second Degree Program (PDF)

 

Pursuant to Section 6, Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the LHGebG, Hochschule Offenburg may fully or partially exempt a limited number of international students from tuition fees if it deems them to be particularly gifted. The requirements, etc., are set forth in the bylaws governing tuition fee exemptions for international students based on exceptional talent. Students at the University can find more detailed information in the relevant announcement on the intranet.

BAföG

Information about BAföG is available on the website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. If you have any questions about BAföG, the Freiburg-Schwarzwald Studierendenwerk—which is responsible for Hochschule Offenburg—will also be happy to assist you under the “Money” section. You can submit applications for financial aid at the Studierendenwerk’s branch office on the Offenburg campus.

Studierendenwerk Branch Office

Badstraße 24, 77652 Offenburg

Phone: 0781 205-328

Office hours:
Mon and Wed from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.,
as well as by telephone appointment

Here you’ll find a PDF in which we’ve summarized the criteria for what are known as “standard achievements”—the requirements you must demonstrate to continue receiving funding after two years of BAföG support.

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Scholarships

A scholarship takes the financial pressure off you. Find the right support in our overview of scholarship programs.

Application

Would you like to submit an application for this degree program?

Applications will not be accepted again until the 2027/28 winter semester. 


Would you like to find out now which documents you’ll need to submit for an application or later enrollment? You can find the relevant information in these two checklists:

Checklist for programs with admission quotas (PDF)

Checklist for programs without an admission cap (PDF)

We look forward to receiving your application or direct enrollment for the 2027/28 winter semester!

Do you have any questions about the application or enrollment process? 

The team at the Zulassungsamt will be happy to assist you:

Highlights from the Study Program

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Two female students are sitting together and working on the computer.
Two students are working with an electric motor.

Do you have any questions about the application or enrollment process? 

The team at the Zulassungsamt will be happy to assist you:

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