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Hochschule Heilbronn
PhD German + English Social Sciences

Electrical Systems Engineering

Doctorate

About the Program

Electrical Engineering takes a leading role in future transportation and modern production systems. Our students are trained in power electronics, electrical drives, ICT, microcontrollers, integrated circuits, signal processing, sensors, control theory, electromagnetics, and HF technology. Moreover, they acquire competences in systems engineering processes and project management. With our up-to-date technical facilities and strong company links, our students are well prepared for their engineering careers. We teach modern methods and tools that are state of the art at our industry partners. Due to the high practical relevance of the study contents and the experience from the internship, our students have excellent career prospects in one of the most innovative industrial regions in Germany.
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Electrical Engineering takes a leading role in future transportation and modern production systems. Our students are trained in power electronics, electrical drives, ICT, microcontrollers, integrated circuits, signal processing, sensors, control theory, electromagnetics, and HF technology. Moreover, they acquire competences in systems engineering processes and project management. With our up-to-date technical facilities and strong company links, our students are well prepared for their engineering careers. We teach modern methods and tools that are state of the art at our industry partners. Due to the high practical relevance of the study contents and the experience from the internship, our students have excellent career prospects in one of the most innovative industrial regions in Germany.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Master's degree in a related field and acceptance by a supervisor (Doktorvater/Betreuer).

Language

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Electrical Systems Engineering at Hochschule Heilbronn

Is Electrical Systems Engineering at Hochschule Heilbronn taught in German or English?

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

How much does the Electrical Systems Engineering 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 Electrical Systems Engineering at Hochschule Heilbronn?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + 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 Electrical Systems Engineering?

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 Hochschule Heilbronn — 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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