Electrical Engineering

Why Electrical Engineering?

Society has changed. This is also associated with a not to be overlooked further development of electrical engineering.

The inexorable wave of information technology and other high-tech industries has resulted in serious changes in the profession of electrical engineer. In addition to traditional occupational fields such as energy technology, some sectors such as mechatronics, control and automation technology and information technology have gained drastically in importance.

It was electrical engineers who laid the foundations for the modern communication society with the Internet, mobile phones and multimedia technology. Nowadays, they are indispensable as "pointers" in the global village and are in close contact with colleagues from all over the world.

This international work requires the ability to work in a team as well as a communicative disposition and analytical thinking. The training at the TU Braunschweig not only teaches the basic knowledge of electrical engineering but also these "soft skills".

Thus, the areas of application for the modern graduate are considerably more flexible than before. Mobility is not a must, but if you are personally interested, you can combine your work with travelling to distant countries.

In addition, the demand for engineers has never been greater, not only in the traditional field of research and development, but also in management, management consulting and specialist journalism. The industry is almost desperately looking for junior staff.

That's why students of electrical engineering are fit for the future!

In this interview, our Bachelor's graduate Julius Ritter describes why he - and perhaps you too - are excited about studying electrical engineering

General information on the Bachelor's programme

The very good reputation of the Electrical Engineering course of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Physics (FK EITP) with the outstanding rankings in university rankings that have been achieved again and again for many years is an obliging tradition that we are very happy to continue:

The focus is on the students. They are given excellent course content in the Bachelor's and Master's programmes.

Qualification goals

The basic-oriented bachelor's programme teaches the basics of electrical engineering, information technology, computer science, mechanical engineering as well as the basic engineering sciences, in particular mathematics and physics, required for the consideration of electrical engineering and information technology issues. In addition, key qualifications and initial in-depth specialist knowledge are acquired. The course of studies imparts professionally qualified contents on the basis of basic knowledge.

The knowledge and methods imparted will contribute to solving problems in the field of electrical engineering and information technology. Bachelor graduates have sound knowledge and skills for the operational-analytical processing of tasks in the field of electrotechnical and information technology systems. They are able to formulate tasks, communicate them with colleagues and accompany the work with their application knowledge. On the newly emerging job market for Bachelor graduates from universities, they will mainly find their positions in larger teams where broad basic knowledge is expected.

Study emphases

• Autonomous intelligent Systems
• Energy Systems and Drive Technologies/ Powertrain
• Information Technologies
• Photonics and Quantum Technologies
• Metrology and Measurement Technology

Industrial internship

An industrial internship is a compulsory part of the Bachelor's programme. Contents and requirements for the internship are described in the internship guidelines of the faculty.

Admission requirements

The Bachelor's programme is free of admission.

The General Admission Regulations for Undergraduate Bachelor Courses at the TU Braunschweig apply.

In the Bachelor's programme, you choose one of the five elective areas (specialisations) offered. In the special part of the examination regulations for the Bachelor you will find a list of all options.

Why Electrical Engineering?

Society has changed. This is also associated with a not to be overlooked further development of electrical engineering.

The inexorable wave of information technology and other high-tech industries has resulted in serious changes in the profession of electrical engineer. In addition to traditional occupational fields such as energy technology, some sectors such as mechatronics, control and automation technology and information technology have gained drastically in importance.

It was electrical engineers who laid the foundations for the modern communication society with the Internet, mobile phones and multimedia technology. Nowadays, they are indispensable as "pointers" in the global village and are in close contact with colleagues from all over the world.

This international work requires the ability to work in a team as well as a communicative disposition and analytical thinking. The training at the TU Braunschweig not only teaches the basic knowledge of electrical engineering but also these "soft skills".

Thus, the areas of application for the modern graduate are considerably more flexible than before. Mobility is not a must, but if you are personally interested, you can combine your work with travelling to distant countries.

In addition, the demand for engineers has never been greater, not only in the traditional field of research and development, but also in management, management consulting and specialist journalism. The industry is almost desperately looking for junior staff.

That's why students of electrical engineering are fit for the future!

In this interview, our Bachelor's graduate Julius Ritter describes why he - and perhaps you too - are excited about studying electrical engineering

General information on the Master's degree programme

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• The 4-semester Master's programme in Electrical Engineering is characterised by its strong scientific orientation and its focus on content on the basis of a wide range of opportunities for in-depth study, which are strongly oriented towards the current research fields of the participating institutes.
• The Master's programme allows further deepening and specialisation of the knowledge acquired in the Bachelor's programme in terms of content and subject and is organised in such a way that extensions of existing qualifications are also possible through the additional choice of other areas of specialisation.
• In this way, access to the Master's programme is easily possible for all graduates with a relevant Bachelor's degree - subject to fulfilment of the other admission requirements.
• The list of in-depth modules in the Master's programme is considerably more extensive than in the Bachelor's programme and the content of the additional courses offered is even more demanding, corresponding to the scientifically-oriented Master's programme. This provides an intensive introduction to the current scientific issues of electrical engineering and information technology.

Qualification goals

Graduates of the Master's programme are able to take up leading positions in various industrial sectors, in particular in the electrical engineering and information technology industries, in the semiconductor industry, in the energy industry, in the automotive industry (land, water, air, space), in mechanical and plant engineering or in the software industry and to carry out independent research work.

The Master's programme enables students to conduct their own research within the framework of a dissertation in electrical engineering and information technology. Graduates of the Master's programme have problem-solving competence and put it into practice with their specialist knowledge. Their interdisciplinary knowledge also enables them to take on project management tasks later in their professional lives or to pursue a career in management, for example.

Study focuses (specialisations)

• Autonomous intelligent Systems
• Energy Systems and Drive Technologies/ Powertrain
• Information Technologies
• Photonics and Quantum Technologies
• Metrology and Measurement Technology

Admission requirements

You have obtained your Bachelor's degree at a German university.

There are special procedures and deadlines for international applicants. You can find detailed information here.

A special admission procedure must be followed in the Master's programme. The following application deadlines apply for this degree programme:

•     for the winter semester from 01 June to 15 July
•     for the summer semester from 01 December to 15 January

The special admission requirements of the Admission Regulations apply.

Industrial internship

An industrial internship is a compulsory part of the Master's programme. Contents and requirements for the internship are described in the internship guidelines of the faculty.