Automotive Engineering
Structure of the study program
The standard period of study for the Bachelor's in Automotive Engineering is seven semesters. The study program is divided into two semesters of basic studies and five semesters of advanced studies. Each semester 30 ECTS credit points are awarded.
In the fourth semester, you will choose one of the following specializations to follow during your studies:
- Intelligent Vehicle Systems
- Digital Vehicle Development
In the fifth semester, you will complete an internship semester in a company of your choice. Our advisors in the Internship Board will assist you in finding and carrying out the internship.
In the Advanced Studies, it is possible, in addition to the compulsory lectures, to take elective courses from the General Studies according to your own interests.
The final Bachelor's thesis in the seventh semester can be written either at the university or in cooperation with a company - even abroad. There is also the option of studying an additional semester in the USA or Canada in the BachelorPlus program.
Students who have successfully completed their bachelor's degree can go on to study for a master's degree and specialize further professionally, e.g. with a master's degree in Automotive Systems Engineering (M.Sc.).
During the basic studies phase you can usually transfer to another program within the Faculty (to Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics) without any problems.
Contact
Fakultät für Maschinenbau und Mechatronik
Silke Loykowski
Phone: +49 (0)721 925-1708
Fax: +49 (0)721 925-1707
silke.loykowski@h-ka.de
Office hours:
Mo.-Do. 08:00-14:30 Uhr
Freitag 08:00-12:00 Uhr
Geb. F, Raum 114
Moltkestraße 30
76133 Karlsruhe
Guide to your studies
In the following you will find a list of all modules to be taken in the subsequent semesters. A module is composed of several courses. For details about the curriculum, courses, exams, literature, and ECTS credits conferred you will need to consult the module handbook on the German-language pages.
| First semester |
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| Higher mathematics 1 |
| Electrical engineering 1 |
| Technical mechanics - statics |
| Production |
| Materials science |
| Second semester |
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| Higher mathematics 2 |
| Electrical engineering 2 |
| Technical mechanics- strength of materials |
| Machine elements |
| Computer science 1 |
| Third semester |
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| Higher mathematics 3 |
| Technical mechanics - dynamics |
| Vehicle electronics and product development |
| Microcomputer technology |
| Computer science 2 |
| Fourth semester |
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| Control engineering |
| Signals and systems |
| Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics |
Automotive electrical and electronic systems |
| Fifth semester |
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Preparation for internship semester |
| Internship semester in the company |
| Follow-up of the internship semester |
| Sixth semester |
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| Development project and elective |
| Basics of autonomous driving |
| Vehicle engines |
Automotive software engineering |
| Seventh semester |
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| Automotive management |
| Sensors |
| Preparation of the Bachelor’s thesis |
Bachelor's thesis |
| Final exam |
Specializations
When starting on the advanced studies, students can choose between two focal specializations. Each has two special modules, both of which must be taken.
Languages
For the most part, the courses are held in German, some courses are held in English. Students can improve their language skills in lessons held by native speakers at the university's own Foreign Language Institute.