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Computer engineering integrated degree programme (bachelor of science)

Duration of studies

7 semesters

Place of study and practical training location

  • Practical training at the Hamburg BSH office
  • Studies at FH Wedel university of applied sciences

Main field of studies

  • Structure, design and implementation of embedded systems

Syllabus

  • Maths, physics and electrical engineering basics
  • Programming
  • Software design
  • Computer network technology
  • Real-time systems
  • Microcomputer, digital and transmission technology
  • Computer graphics and image processing
  • Robotics
  • Development, testing and initialisation of software and hardware components and embedded systems, autonomously and in a team

Requirements

  • Higher education entrance qualification or university of applied sciences entrance qualification with an overall score of at least 2.5 according to German standards or equivalent
  • Good marks in German, maths, physics and computer science
  • Deep interest in software and hardware development
  • Aptitude for practical work
  • Technical understanding, spatial visualisation ability
  • Good communication skills, ability to work in a team
  • Endurance, patience and reliability
  • High level of commitment, ability to cope with stress

Admission to university

Admission to university will be at FH Wedel’s discretion and is subject to the university’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programme enrolment and admission regulations.

Semester schedule

Each semester consists of a 16-week teaching block at FH Wedel, followed by approximately ten weeks of practical training at the BSH office. Students will spend their sixth semester as interns at the BSH office, where they will also write their bachelor’s thesis in the final semester.

Tuition fees

Registration and tuition fees will be paid by the BSH.

Job prospects

The rapidly growing embedded systems sector is one of the most innovative markets in the world. Major fields of application for embedded systems and employment opportunities for computer engineers can be found in the communications technology sector, automotive industry, and the industrial engineering, energy engineering, medical engineering, public transportation, and security sectors.

More information

Bundesagentur für Arbeit BERUFENET
Fachhochschule Wedel