Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Summary
| Degree | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
|---|---|
| Subject group | Engineering Sciences |
| Standard program duration | 6 semesters |
| Admission requirements |
none
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| Start of studies |
Winter semester
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| Language | German |
| Further information | Website of Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology |
Overview
Beginning with the mathematical and physical foundations, students get many insights into the functioning of electronic technical systems during the course of their studies. From the fourth semester onward, they can choose one of three specializations: Electrical Energy Technology; Microsystems Technology and Microelectronics; and Information and Communications Technology. The program also includes a 12-week-long industrial internship, which is recommended for the sixth semester. Here the students should apply independently to a company where they can then, during the internship, put the knowledge they have gained through study to the test. The course of study concludes with writing the Bachelor’s thesis.
Skills and knowledge
Good to very good knowledge of physics and mathematics is just as important for the everyday work of engineering as logical thinking and the willingness to take on complex tasks. A good understanding of computer science can also be important. It is therefore recommended that students register for the preparatory course in mathematics and also, if they lack experience in computer science, for the preparatory course in this field as well.
There are no special admission requirements. New students should, however, come with an interest in technical challenges. That is because, perhaps unlike their previous schooling, engineering studies demand independent learning and tinkering. In particular, this includes, besides technical understanding, the ability to acquire new knowledge independently. If you approach your studies with a readiness to learn new things and can motivate yourself to tackle difficult challenges, the Bachelor's program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology is definitely a good choice.
Field of activity
The application areas open to electrical engineers are diverse and depend in part on the focus chosen during the course of studies. Yet all of the specialist areas have one thing in common: The demand for engineers in electrical, electronics, and information technologies is greater today than ever before. In addition to research, development, and production, tasks carried out by electrical engineers can for example include providing technical support or business advice. Companies in the energy services sector need electrical engineers for the provision, transmission, and distribution of electrical energy. Demand for electrical engineers is also high in the automobile industry, since electronic systems have come to steer every vehicle. Graduates are also very much in demand in automation technology, robotics, and telecommunications. In the areas of small-scale and entertainment electronics, for example, they work on the development of microchips, sensors, smartphones, and more. Thus, the growing importance of electronic systems in everyday life offers excellent career opportunities.
Additional information
For graduates of the Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, TU Dortmund University offers a Master’s degree program under the same name. This deepens the basic knowledge acquired during the Bachelor’s studies in the four available focus areas.
Alternatively, students with the Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology can enroll directly in the English-language Master’s degree program in Automation and Robotics.