BSc in Mechanical Engineering (International) at Carl Benz School of Engineering

The Carl Benz School of Engineering offers high school graduates the opportunity to study German Mechanical Engineering in English. The three-year Bachelor's programme aims at preparing future engineers for a successful career. The Mechanical Engineering College of the world-renowned Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) offers high-quality lectures by the excellent professors of KIT. All students receive an individualised all-in-one service package, support, and mentoring in order to develop their professional profiles. During the initial three semesters of the KIT Mechanical Engineering (International) programme, in the Orientation Phase, students embark on their academic journey by enrolling in foundational courses. Within this phase, the Carl Benz School College Programme emphasises a rigorous academic onboarding process spanning six weeks. This includes provisions such as small group tutoring tailored to aid in orientation examinations, a rapid progression German language course, German language block courses, and implementation of a mentoring programme, which will pair students with mentors who will support them until the completion of their studies. During the Specialisation Phase, occurring in semesters four and five, students select a major to focus their studies. In this phase, the Carl Benz School College Programme maintains its focus on the continuation of the mentoring programme and the German language block courses. Additionally, it intensively prepares students for the internship application phase through various means, including skills development workshops, mock interview sessions, networking events, resume and cover letter workshops, industry panels and guest speaker series as well as professional development seminars. Without taking advantage of these educational resources provided by the CBS College Programme, students may encounter significant challenges in fulfilling the internship requirement during the final phase. During their final semester, semester six, students typically undertake two significant tasks: writing their BSc thesis and completing a mandatory 12-week internship, which focuses on acquiring work-related experience. While mentors within the mentoring programme oversee the progress of theses, other aspects of support are provided by the College Programme academic and career counsellors. This includes guidance for successful completion of degree requirements, internship supervision, regular check-ins, progress meetings, and access to career services. Benefits for our students in the CBS College Programme: World-class Mechanical Engineering course Elite teaching staff International atmosphere Individualised mentoring & career guidance Tutoring Study counselling Secure on-campus housing Smart projects in industry and academia Social events and team-building activities Academic and administrative support