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BEng Industrial Engineering with Work-Integrated Option

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About the Program

Are you fascinated by “technology made in Germany“? Would you like to study and put your newly acquired knowledge to practice by working in a company? If your answer to both questions is yes, the BEng Industrial Engineering or the BEng Industrial Engineering (work-integrated) might be just right for you! Both study programmes address students of all nationalities providing them with the best conditions for their professional future. The combination of business-related and technical courses qualifies graduates for interdisciplinary activities in a company, as they are able to evaluate, organise and optimise processes economically and technically. Students enrolled in the regular study programme Industrial Engineering are members of the same group as the students enrolled in the work-integrated programme. During the lecture-free periods of the fourth and fifth semester, they prepare term papers on topics assigned by the teaching staff. Alternatively, the term papers may be based on work-oriented projects at the university or in companies. During the lecture-free period of the sixth semester, an internship in a company is compulsory. Starting in the non-work-integrated programme and switching to the work-integrated version later on is possible, as the courses of study are largely identical. Students enrolled in the work-integrated study programme Industrial Engineering are employed by a company at the same time, which is the peculiarity of the work-integrated programme. What’s more, students even receive financial remuneration for their employment in the company. Each semester consists of an academic term and a work term. The academic term comprises lectures, seminars and laboratory courses at the university. The subsequent work term takes place in the respective company for which the student is working. The relevant work experience integrated into the programme is beneficial for both the student and the company and can provide a solid foundation for a possible permanent position in the company after having obtained the Bachelor’s degree. Please find further information on the BEng Industrial Engineering (work-integrated) and the admission requirements on our website. Instructions on how to apply for the work-integrated degree programme can be found here. For information on the regular study programme BEng Industrial Engineering (without a company), please check this website. Please find instructions on how to apply for the regular degree programme here. Contact: admission@hsbi.de
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Are you fascinated by “technology made in Germany“? Would you like to study and put your newly acquired knowledge to practice by working in a company? If your answer to both questions is yes, the BEng Industrial Engineering or the BEng Industrial Engineering (work-integrated) might be just right for you! Both study programmes address students of all nationalities providing them with the best conditions for their professional future. The combination of business-related and technical courses qualifies graduates for interdisciplinary activities in a company, as they are able to evaluate, organise and optimise processes economically and technically. Students enrolled in the regular study programme Industrial Engineering are members of the same group as the students enrolled in the work-integrated programme. During the lecture-free periods of the fourth and fifth semester, they prepare term papers on topics assigned by the teaching staff. Alternatively, the term papers may be based on work-oriented projects at the university or in companies. During the lecture-free period of the sixth semester, an internship in a company is compulsory. Starting in the non-work-integrated programme and switching to the work-integrated version later on is possible, as the courses of study are largely identical. Students enrolled in the work-integrated study programme Industrial Engineering are employed by a company at the same time, which is the peculiarity of the work-integrated programme. What’s more, students even receive financial remuneration for their employment in the company. Each semester consists of an academic term and a work term. The academic term comprises lectures, seminars and laboratory courses at the university. The subsequent work term takes place in the respective company for which the student is working. The relevant work experience integrated into the programme is beneficial for both the student and the company and can provide a solid foundation for a possible permanent position in the company after having obtained the Bachelor’s degree. Please find further information on the BEng Industrial Engineering (work-integrated) and the admission requirements on our website. Instructions on how to apply for the work-integrated degree programme can be found here. For information on the regular study programme BEng Industrial Engineering (without a company), please check this website. Please find instructions on how to apply for the regular degree programme here. Contact: admission@hsbi.de

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about BEng Industrial Engineering with Work-Integrated Option at Fachhochschule Bielefeld

Is BEng Industrial Engineering with Work-Integrated Option at Fachhochschule Bielefeld taught in German or English?

This PhD programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the BEng Industrial Engineering with Work-Integrated Option programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for BEng Industrial Engineering with Work-Integrated Option at Fachhochschule Bielefeld?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying BEng Industrial Engineering with Work-Integrated Option?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Fachhochschule Bielefeld — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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