Elektrotechnik/Informationstechnik

Are you fascinated by robots, electric cars, and the Internet of Things? In the Elektrotechnik/Informationstechnik program, you’ll develop the intelligent systems behind them. We’ll show you how to develop smart energy systems, autonomous vehicles, and wireless communication technologies. In our labs, you’ll work on real-world projects, becoming an expert in electric mobility, automation technology, or information transmission and data communication.

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Degree
Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)

Study Language
German

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

Starts of study
Winter semester

Application deadline
September 18

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

ECTS
210 Credits

Place of study
Campus Offenburg

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

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

Email: zulassungsamt@hs-offenburg.de
Phone: 0781 205-4792 (Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, Tue 1:00 PM–3:00 PM)
In person: Room: A 007

Everything You Need to Know

Course Content

Electrical and Information Technology is at the heart of our modern world. It ensures that smartphones communicate, robots operate with precision, and electric cars run efficiently.

You’ll build a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, and Informatik—the skills you’ll need for any future specialization. That’s why you’ll explore different fields before committing to a specific track.

Starting in the 4th semester, you’ll tailor your studies to your interests. You’ll choose 2 out of 4 exciting specializations and refine your profile:

Automation Technology: Teach systems and robots how to “run.”
Communication Technology: Master data flow in smart networks.
Electromobility: Develop the powertrains for sustainable transportation.
Embedded Systems: Build the “brain” for smartwatches or autonomous cars.

You’ll apply your knowledge directly during intensive lab sessions and a scheduled practical semester. To help you grow as a person, we complement the technical topics with interdisciplinary content that will prepare you perfectly for your career.

Perspectives

Electrical engineering/information technology engineers are in high demand. Whether in the automotive industry, medical technology, mobile communications, the energy and environmental sectors, or aerospace, all doors are open to you—both regionally and internationally.

What you’ll be driving:

Driving innovation: You’ll develop the hardware and software for the technologies of tomorrow.
Controlling systems: You’ll plan and monitor automated systems—from the factory of the future to sustainable energy production.
Taking on responsibility: You will lead projects, teams, or entire departments.
Delivering solutions: You’ll advise customers or sell complex technical systems.
Sharing knowledge: You pass on your expertise through training sessions.

Fees and Funding

Semester Tuition and Fees

Hochschule Offenburg charges an administrative fee of 80.00 euros per semester and a social contribution of 65.00 euros for the Studierendenwerk Freiburg. In addition, the University’s student body charges all enrolled students a student body fee of 25.00 euros per semester to fulfill its responsibilities. Students on leave of absence from their studies are also required to pay these fees; however, foreign students enrolled on a temporary basis are exempt pursuant to Section 60(1), sentence 2, of the Higher Education Act (LHG).

= 170 euros per semester

Additional costs for PLUS Education degree programs (degree programs with a teaching certification option)

For students in the following bachelor's programs

Elektrotechnik/Informationstechnik PLUS Pädagogik
Mechatronik PLUS Pädagogik
Media Technology/Business PLUS Education
Wirtschaftsinformatik PLUS Pädagogik

an additional fee of 28.00 euros for local public transportation (semester ticket) applies, in accordance with the fees regulations of the Freiburg Studierendenwerk.

Note: You pay the semester fee to Hochschule Offenburg; however, you are enrolled at both Hochschule Offenburg and Freiburg University of Education.

Additional Costs for International Master's Programs

Students in international master's programs must also pay a flat-rate service fee of 150.00 euros per semester.

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.