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Hochschule Ruhr West
Bachelor German + English Law & Economics

Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen – MaschinenbauIndustrial Engineering and Management (Mechanical Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

About the Program

As an Industrial Engineer - Mechanical Engineering, you are neither just an economist nor just a technician. Rather, you belong to interdisciplinary experts who combine technical knowledge with commercial competence - a highly sought-after combination in the modern job market. The program offers practical training to enhance English language skills and develop presentation and negotiation skills through company visits and project work. Industrial engineers are able to solve technical problems with commercial expertise and have the ability to work across departmental boundaries and coordinate the interests of different areas. The program can be studied both full-time and in dual study formats (practice-integrated or training-integrated).
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As an Industrial Engineer - Mechanical Engineering, you are neither just an economist nor just a technician. Rather, you belong to interdisciplinary experts who combine technical knowledge with commercial competence - a highly sought-after combination in the modern job market. The program offers practical training to enhance English language skills and develop presentation and negotiation skills through company visits and project work. Industrial engineers are able to solve technical problems with commercial expertise and have the ability to work across departmental boundaries and coordinate the interests of different areas. The program can be studied both full-time and in dual study formats (practice-integrated or training-integrated).

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Industrial Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen – Maschinenbau at Hochschule Ruhr West

Is Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen – Maschinenbau at Hochschule Ruhr West taught in German or English?

This Bachelor 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 Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen – Maschinenbau 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 Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen – Maschinenbau at Hochschule Ruhr West?

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 Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen – Maschinenbau?

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 Ruhr West — 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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