Non-German bachelor's degrees need to be declared equivalent to a German first degree (Studienkolleg Konstanz).
Bachelor's degree with an engineering component of
50%.
Required ECTS credits: 210.
Graduates with 180 ECTS can be admitted. They will be requested to obtain an extra 30 ECTS credits in the appropriate bachelor program at Heilbronn University or by conducting a six-month internship in a companу.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
Applicants should have an excellent or good first degree of 2.5 or bettеr.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
TOEFL pBT
min 550
TOEFL CBT
min 213
TOEFL iBT
min 79
IELTS
min 6
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE) Specification: At least C.
TOEIC
min 730
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
A continuous stay of at least one year in an English-speaking foreign country as evidenced by studies at an English-speaking university, employment certificates, or similar documents. This does not apply to native English speakers - A native speaker is considered to be someone raised in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Eng. Automotive Systems Engineering (Focus in Resеarсh) at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 July for the winter semester and 15 January for the summer semester. Applications are made: Directly at university, Studienkolleg Konstanz, Uni-assist (VPD).
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.Eng. Automotive Systems Engineering (Focus in Resеarсh)
Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences
Intake
Winter Semester
Summer Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin 41 days
15 Januaryin > 7 months
Application mode
Directly at university, Studienkolleg Konstanz, Uni-assist (VPD) → More info
Directly at university, Studienkolleg Konstanz, Uni-assist (VPD) → More info
Application fee
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin 41 days
Application mode
Directly at university, Studienkolleg Konstanz, Uni-assist (VPD) → More info
Application fee
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
Intake
Summer Semester
Application deadline
15 Januaryin > 7 months
Application mode
Directly at university, Studienkolleg Konstanz, Uni-assist (VPD) → More info
Application fee
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
Application Documents
Signed master program application form.
General certificate of education or other school leaving certificate (high school diploma).
Curriculum vitae.
First degree certificate relevant to this application and Transcript of Academic Record (Bachelor's degree) in German or English.
English language certificate (see language requirements).
In case of a non-German first degree: Studienkolleg Certificate.
The written confirmation on the Applicant sheet of two professors of the Faculty of Mechanics and Electronics, who agree to supervise the applicant in the research project.
Applicant sheet of the respective degree program for which admission is sought.
Applicants from China, Vietnam, or Mongolia have to submit the certificate of APS ("Akademische Prüfstelle").
All documents must be mailed in hard copy by post to:
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