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Automotive Systems Engineering 

Study programme planned for Wintersemester 2025/26

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The Bachelor's degree programme in Automotive Systems Engineering gives you an overview of the big picture when it comes to the optimal interaction of a wide range of mechanical and electronic components in and around the car. You will learn how vehicles become what we demand of them today. 

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Michael Rüdel, Robert Bosch GmbH, Development engineer

What I particularly liked about the degree programme was the practical training and the good networking with industry.

Michael Rüdel, Robert Bosch GmbH, Development engineer

Overview

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
7 Semester: 210 ECTS
Language: German / English
Location: Heilbronn TechCampus
Study form: Full-time
Start: Winter semester & Expected Start Winter Semester 2025/26
enrol until: September 22

Career prospects

The professional and career prospects for graduates of the Automotive Systems Engineering degree programme are excellent. New and intelligent systems will account for an ever-increasing percentage of future motor vehicles.

As a result, all sectors of the automotive industry will urgently require more personnel from the field of systems engineering. The Automotive Systems Engineering programme offers a unique career opportunity, as there are only a few places in Germany with a comparable focus.

Programme Structure

Basic Study (in English)

In the foundation course, students acquire basic knowledge of the specialised knowledge of Automotive Systems Engineering in addition to the engineering fundamentals.

A compulsory German language course is also part of the programme.

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  1. Physics
  2. fundamentals of measurement technology
  3. fundamentals of thermodynamics
  • Computer Science
  1. basics of programming
  2. fundamentals of digital technology
  3. algorithms and data structures
  • Electrical Engineering
  1. electrical engineering
  2. electrical engineering laboratory
  3. electronic circuit technology
  • Mechanics
  1. technical mechanics
  2. fundamentals of construction
  • Automotive Engineering
  1. automotive engineering
  2. automotive electronics
  3. work technology

Main Study (in German)

In the main study programme, the basics are expanded and a wide range of subject-specific knowledge is taught. The lectures are supplemented by practical exercises in the laboratories.

  • Specialisation and technical electives (lectures and laboratories)
  • Metrology
  1. mathematics
  2. metrology and sensor technology
  3. laboratory measurement technology
  • Systems Theory
  1. signals and systems
  2. dynamics of systems
  3. thermo- and fluid dynamics
  • Information Technology
  1. signal transmission technology
  2. microcontrollers
  3. software engineering
  • Automotive System Design
  1. simulation technology
  2. modelling
  3. modelling and simulation laboratory
  • Control engineering
  1. control engineering
  2. control engineering laboratory

The newly acquired knowledge and skills are then applied in the practical semester, in which you work independently in an industrial company on specific tasks which arise from everyday engineering life.

  • Practical experience
  • in an industrial company
  • Specific tasks from everyday engineering practice
  • independent work
  • engineering conditions
  • Contact with experienced engineers
  • earnings
  • abroad if interested Ausland

In the specialisation programme, you have a lot of freedom of choice and can set your own priorities based on the knowledge gained during the practical semester. You can also attend various lectures from the other degree programmes in the faculty. Of course, management and soft skills content is also included.

  • Specialisation and technical electives (lectures and labs)
  • Seminar paper
  • Automotive system design
  1. safety and reliability
  • Information Technology
  1. systems engineering and management
  • Specialist recommendations for specialisation

The degree programme concludes with the Bachelor's thesis, in which a project is planned, organised and carried out independently at the university or in cooperation with a company.

Practical training

Start the video and see a selection of the labs you will encounter on the ASE degree program!

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Study Specializations

In the 3rd year of study, students on the Bachelor's degree programme in Automotive Systems Engineering specialize in one of 6 key areas.

The advantage for you is that you can choose subjects more freely according to your special interests. This enables you to react quickly and appropriately to the latest trends in the automotive world during your studies. 

In order to help you choose a suitable combination of subjects, we have developed 5 recommendations that complement each other. One professor is available as a mentor for each subject recommendation, so that you have a personal contact person.

Study requirements and enrollments

Contact person

Professors

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus-Dieter Leimbach
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus-Dieter Leimbach
Automotive system dynamics, modelling, system simulation, mechanics
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Nicolaj Stache
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Nicolaj Stache
Measurement and sensor technology, artificial intelligence

Further Information

ACCESS² Preparation Year

More information

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If you need a preliminary maths course before starting your studies, want to know what else you can do alongside your studies at Heilbronn University or which university sports are on offer, then read here what you can expect from us.

ASE activities and projects

Here you can get an overview of what has been achieved in the study program and in cooperation with us. You are welcome to take a look at our activities for yourself on this page

Master's program

Do you want to complete a Master's program afterwards? The faculty offers good graduates the consecutive Master's degree program "Automotive Systems Engineering", which is tailored to the Bachelor's degree program.

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