What do we do for you?

Professor erklärt Studierenden eingebaute Messtechnik am Fahrzeug

We offer you top training

  • With us, you will learn how to plan, design, program, measure, control, monitor and simulate new vehicle developments.
  • With us, you will acquire the necessary expertise in the fields of mechanics, electronics and IT that will enable you to contribute to future developments in the automotive industry.
  • With us, you will learn how to contribute to teams with different specialists by thinking and acting in an interdisciplinary way.
  • Our graduates are full-fledged engineers and are highly valued in the industry.
  • With us, you will be prepared to enter the industry directly as we teach you the tools and processes used in the automotive industry.
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What company representatives say about us

  • "Since its foundation, ASE has established itself as one of the most sought-after degree programmes at the university and contributes to its profile in research and teaching. It is no coincidence that Automotive & Mobility is one of the university's three main research topics." Erhard Steffen, Honorary Senator of the university
  • "It is dealing with the complex interplay between sensor technology, hardware, software, interfaces with the vehicle, the driver etc. that forms the basis for the innovative and successful development process. Graduates of the ASE degree program can be found at a crucial point in the V-cycle. It was therefore the right decision for our company to set up this degree program at Heilbronn University." Dr Heinrich Gotzig, Valeo Schalter & Sensoren GmbH
  • "We have accompanied and supported this degree program for many years and appreciate the quality of the training. As an important development center and as a neighbor, we are very interested in a good relationship with Heilbronn University. We support the students by giving them the opportunity to gain practical experience with us - and we are happy to utilize their skills. We are also delighted to welcome competent graduates from Heilbronn University." Michael Kram, Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Audi Neckarsulm is delighted to be able to work together with the systems experts from Heilbronn University here at the site. We are happy to support the degree program by offering internships, supervising theses and collaborating on research and development in engine construction. The university is also involved in the Neckarsulm University Institutes (HIN)." Helmut Stettner, Plant Manager Audi AG Neckarsulm
Studierende spielen beim Sommerfest Tischfußball

What we do for you alongside your studies


Studierende arbeiten am Fahrzueg des HHN Racing Teams

We are a team!

  • We do research together with you.
  • ASE team events, such as the summer party, strengthen our team spirit.
  • Every year there is a Christmas party with all ASE students and teaching staff.
  • We have a lively student council.
  • The HHN racing team offers the perfect opportunity to apply your technical knowledge and soft skills
  • We regularly organize excursions to companies and research institutions in our industry, where you can make important contacts.


Verschiedene Studierendengruppen arbeiten an Lerntischen am Bildschirm oder lesen Fachzeitschriften

We offer modern facilities

  • Study rooms (e.g. in the library, open lecture theatres, canteen with long opening hours, study tables with flat screens
  • Maths learning centre: open consultation hours several times a week and tailored courses to catch up in maths
  • Excellent library, large online database, access to Springerlink, IEEExplore, ...
  • Accessibility to the university also on Saturdays until 13:00, even during the lecture-free period
  • Software via computer center: Windows, CAD programs, VisualStudio, Simpack, Matlab&Simulink, Office365, ...
  • Modern laboratories with practice-relevant content of the laboratory courses

How we support you during your studies

  • Pre-courses in maths, physics
  • Every student is assigned a professor as a mentor (participation voluntary)
  • Online learning program via a professional system
  • Individual professors offer an open diary and online consultation hours, good accessibility of lecturers
  • Approx. 140 partner universities for international exchange, no tuition fees due to concluded contracts!
  • Printouts free of charge (large contingent)
  • modern organization: e.g. registering for and canceling exams is possible completely online