Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) • Würzburg
Duration
3½ years
Intake
October (winter semester)
Degree
Bachelor
Program Overview
This full-time Bachelor of Engineering programme combines scientific foundations, engineering knowledge and practical learning. Students develop skills in electrical engineering, programming, digital technology, control systems, circuit design and microcomputer systems.
- Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
- Teaching language: English
- Campus: Schweinfurt, Campus Ignaz Schön
- Standard duration: 7 semesters
- Total credits: 210 ECTS
- Start date: Winter semester, beginning on 1 October
- Admission: No admission restrictions
Students may also take selected modules from the German version of the programme and work towards the THWS TWIN certificate.
Official sources: [https://www.thws.de/en/studies-at-thws/studying-at-thws/degree-programmes/electrical-engineering-and-information-technology-en/](https://www.thws.de/en/studies-at-thws/studying-at-thws/degree-programmes/electrical-engineering-and-information-technology-en/) and [https://fe.thws.de/fileadmin/redaktion/dokumente/bachelor/Studien-_und_Pr%C3%BCfungsinfos__SPO_/SPO_BET_2026_dual.pdf](https://fe.thws.de/fileadmin/redaktion/dokumente/bachelor/Studien-_und_Pr%C3%BCfungsinfos__SPO_/SPO_BET_2026_dual.pdf)
Key Information
University
Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) • Würzburg
Campus
Schweinfurt, Campus Ignaz Schön
Total Credits
210 ECTS
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
Duration
Tuition Fee:
Format
Attendance:
Study Gap:
Fees & Funding:
Tuition fee: THWS states that there are no tuition fees for this programme.
Semester contribution: Students must pay a student services contribution of EUR 117.70.
International qualification review: Applicants with international university entrance qualifications generally need a valid preliminary review documentation, known as a VPD, for THWS. The official THWS international application page states that the uni-assist preliminary review costs EUR 75 for the first desired course of study in an application semester.
No separate THWS programme application fee is published on the official programme page.
Official sources: [https://www.thws.de/en/studies-at-thws/studying-at-thws/degree-programmes/electrical-engineering-and-information-technology-en/](https://www.thws.de/en/studies-at-thws/studying-at-thws/degree-programmes/electrical-engineering-and-information-technology-en/) and [https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/incoming-full-time-students/application/](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/incoming-full-time-students/application/)
Course Structure
Semesters 1 and 2: Foundation studies
Students begin with engineering mathematics, physics, fundamentals of electrical engineering, programming, digital technology and measurement technology. These modules establish the scientific and technical foundation required for later studies.
Semesters 3 to 5: Advanced engineering and specialisation
Students study electronic components and circuit design, systems theory, electromagnetic fields, microcomputer systems, control systems, measurement technology and practical laboratory modules. They also begin selecting specialist and elective modules.
Semester 6: Practical semester
Students complete project work and a 20-week industrial internship, which may also be completed abroad.
Semester 7: Final semester
Students complete advanced project work, specialist modules, an elective module, Data Fusion and Artificial Intelligence, and a bachelor's thesis worth 12 ECTS.
Official sources: [https://www.thws.de/en/studies-at-thws/studying-at-thws/degree-programmes/electrical-engineering-and-information-technology-en/](https://www.thws.de/en/studies-at-thws/studying-at-thws/degree-programmes/electrical-engineering-and-information-technology-en/) and [https://fe.thws.de/fileadmin/redaktion/dokumente/bachelor/Studien-_und_Pr%C3%BCfungsinfos__SPO_/SPO_BEEE_01-10-2026.pdf.pdf](https://fe.thws.de/fileadmin/redaktion/dokumente/bachelor/Studien-_und_Pr%C3%BCfungsinfos__SPO_/SPO_BEEE_01-10-2026.pdf.pdf)
Entry Requirement
Academic
Applicants must hold a valid general higher education entrance qualification, a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, an advanced technical college certificate, a recognised qualification for qualified professionals, or a comparable foreign university entrance qualification. English proficiency at B2 level is required. THWS lists IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0 and TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 83 among the accepted B2 English proofs. Official sources: [https://www.thws.de/en/studies-at-thws/studying-at-thws/degree-programmes/electrical-engineering-and-information-technology-en/](https://www.thws.de/en/studies-at-thws/studying-at-thws/degree-programmes/electrical-engineering-and-information-technology-en/) and [https://www.thws.de/en/services-and-support/application-enrolment-exams-internship/admission-and-enrolment/language-entrance-requirements/](https://www.thws.de/en/services-and-support/application-enrolment-exams-internship/admission-and-enrolment/language-entrance-requirements/)
Language
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 83
How To Apply
Request the THWS-specific VPD
Applicants with international university entrance qualifications should request the Bachelor VPD preliminary review for THWS early. THWS states that processing normally takes at least four to six weeks.
Register in the THWS CampusPortal
Create an account using an active email address and begin the application for the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology during the official application period.
Upload the required documents
Submit the required PDF documents, including certificates, transcripts where applicable, certified translations where required, passport copy, VPD document and language proof. Non-EU applicants should also prepare the required TestAS or SAT evidence unless exempt.
Monitor the application status
Check the THWS CampusPortal and email regularly. Upload any missing documents requested by THWS. If admitted, download the admission notice and submit the enrolment request.
Complete enrolment
Complete the online enrolment steps, provide the required health insurance information and pay the semester contribution before starting the programme.
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