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International Engineering (IΕΒ)
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction
- Application:
- Directly to the university; as one of few German universities, we offer a streamlined process for non-European degrees that exempts you from the one-year preparatory course (Studienkolleg).
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Five Reasons to choose this Bachelor's Program
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Furtwangen University — Where the Black Forest Meets Global Minds
Course Description
What if your engineering degree also made you fluent in global business? The B.Sc. International Engineering at Furtwangen University blends deep technical expertise with business knowledge, foreign language training, and intercultural competence. Starting in semester three, you specialize in either Mechanical Engineering or Medical Engineering, then spend a full semester abroad at a partner university in China, France, Spain, or South America. A dedicated internship semester ensures you graduate with real-world professional experience in your portfolio. Taught entirely in English within small, internationally diverse cohorts, IEB shapes engineers ready to build careers anywhere in the world.
This program is designed for curious, globally minded students who want to combine engineering with international business and languages. You hold a university entrance qualification and are eager to work in cross-cultural teams. Whether your interest lies in mechanical systems or medical devices, IEB suits those who see their future in bridging technical innovation and global markets. No prior German language skills are required.
Special Program Features
Smart Admission for Global Talent
Applicants whose credentials don't meet standard German equivalency requirements can enter via HFU's Smart Admission pathway — bypassing the usual Studienkolleg preparatory year. → More Info
Taught Across Two Faculties
IEB draws on two faculties — Engineering & Technology plus Business, Design & Media — giving you access to expertise and lab resources spanning both technical and business domains.
Black Forest on Your Doorstep
The Schwenningen campus borders Germany's famous Black Forest region, offering hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation year-round — all with a student-friendly cost of living.
Accreditations
System Accreditation
System Accreditation
System accreditation is the internal quality assurance system of a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany. With system accreditation, a higher education institution receives the right to award the seal of the Accreditation Council for its self-assessed study programs.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in "International Engineering (IΕΒ)" are:
- For applicants holding degrees from EU/EEA countries: Generally, a recognized High School Diploma from your home country is sufficient for admission.
- For applicants holding degrees from non-EU/EEA countries: Along with your High School Diploma, an aptitude test (such as the SAT, ACT, or TestAS) may be required to qualify for direсt admissiοn.
English Language Proficienсу → Language Requirementsat least B2 (CΕFR)
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
EnglishSpecification: min Grade C
Specification: min Grade C
Specification: min 160 points
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You do not need to submit an English language certificate if you hold A-Levels, an EU secondary school English grade, an IB Diploma with the required minimum grades, or a completed bachelor's degree in English Language or Literature — and German applicants are automatically exempt through their Abitur or Fachhochschulreifezeugnis. Citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, the USA, or South Africa are also fully exempt, as are non-citizens who completed their secondary schooling in one of those countriеs.
Applies only to applicants holding degrees from China, India, and Viеtnam.
Testimonials
I chose Furtwangen University because it's well-known for its practical orientation and international study programs. What I really like about my International Engineering program, with its focus on medical engineering, is the mix of technical and business content, along with the chance to do a study semester abroad in France. That experience gave me valuable intercultural insights and helped me deepen my knowledge of industrial engineering.
The HFU Business School stands out for its international focus and high academic standards. From the perspective of a Latin American student, it offers an excellent opportunity for both professional and personal growth in a truly global environment. As a student assistant, I am committed to supporting and guiding new international students, making them feel welcome and helping them adapt smoothly to university life.
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