Faculty of Technology and Engineering
Are you looking for a technical or engineering degree? Or to put it simply: Is it particularly important to you to study something related to technology? Our offer is huge. Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or industrial engineering can be studied in numerous variants at the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences. Mechanical engineering, for example, can be studied with us with a focus on automotive, plastics technology, production technology, mechatronics or product development/construction. And that without NC and also as a combined course, i.e. dual or part-time.Are you looking for a technical or engineering degree? Or to put it simply: Is it particularly important to you to study something related to technology? Our offer is huge. Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or industrial engineering can be studied in numerous variants at the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences. Mechanical engineering, for example, can be studied with us with a focus on automotive, plastics technology, production technology, mechatronics or product development/construction. And that without NC and also as a combined course, i.e. dual or part-time.
Facts about the faculty
| University | South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 2 programmes · 1 bachelor's, 1 master's |
| Language of programmes | German C1 — 1 programme; English — 1 programme |
| Application | bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 30.06 |
| City | Hagen |
| Website | https://www.fh-swf.de/de/studienangebot/fachbereiche_3/technik__und_ingenieurwissenschaften/index.php |
What the faculty's programmes require
The university-wide requirements are complemented by the faculty's own — they are missed most often, because the university page does not list them.
For 1 German-taught programme: DSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
For 1 English-taught programme; the accepted tests (IELTS, TOEFL) are on the programme page.
About the faculty
Which degree in the field of technology and engineering is right for me?
No matter what you are looking for: a full-time degree or a dual degree alongside your job in a collaborative model, a bachelor's degree after completing your technical qualification or a master's degree after a few years of professional experience: we are sure to have the right degree for you! You can study mechanical engineering at the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences as a bachelor's degree with many specializations. Automotive, plastics technology, manufacturing technology, mechatronics or product development/construction should be mentioned here. You can study electrical engineering and industrial engineering at our locations in Hagen, Meschede and Soest.
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We have other engineering courses on offer that will give you more specific qualifications. For example, medical technology, robotics, materials and surfaces or the combined part-time degree in technology and corporate management.
Your professional prospects
The economy needs you! With a degree in technology and engineering, you have excellent job prospects and career opportunities. The professional opportunities are many and varied. Our courses have a high level of practical relevance. This is how you get started in your professional life. This applies in particular to the domestic industrial region of South Westphalia, which is home to over 150 world market leaders.
You are urgently needed!
Fields of activity for mechanical engineers include product development, process engineering, quality assurance, gear technology, process optimization, medical technology, nanotechnology and many more. They are also urgently needed in research and development.
Industrial engineers are needed wherever economic and technical tasks come together. As a business IT specialist, you will get ready for e-business, e-commerce and Industry 4.0.
Work directly for the benefit of people
Electrical engineers work in mechanical and plant engineering companies, process engineering, electrical engineering and electronics, in the automotive and aviation industries, automation technology and robotics, in internet or online services, e-commerce, software and Database developers, in IT management, in the media and communications industry, in the communications and information technology sector, but also at network operators, broadcasting stations, automotive suppliers or engineering offices. Medical technicians work directly for the benefit of people.
Programmes of the faculty
Questions about admission to the faculty
In which language are the programmes taught?
When do I need to apply?
Do I apply to the faculty or to a programme?
Will you get in with your grades at this faculty?
We will convert your certificate to the German scale and compare it with the committee's requirements, including subject requirements.