Automotive Systeme (B.Eng.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The study specialization module Automotive Systeme is offered within the DIPLOMA bachelor degree Mechatronik (B.Eng.). It focuses on automobile electronics and factory simulation, supporting you to understand electronic functional modules, their interaction, and how to analyze and optimize system behaviour.
Through the Automotive Systeme study content, you build applied know-how in areas such as automotive onboard systems and structured diagnosis (for example Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and you learn how to work with models and simulation workflows for production planning and optimization.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You build technical foundations in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science as part of the Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechatronics (with the chosen specialisation track Automotive Systeme).
- You develop core skills for system analysis, modelling, and component calculation used later in vehicle and production systems topics.
- You focus on construction and production-related engineering topics such as design principles, machine elements, CAD methodology, manufacturing technology, and materials science.
- You deepen electronics, programming, sensor/actuator knowledge, and control and automation fundamentals that support automotive electronic systems and diagnostics.
- You specialise in the Automotive Systeme track, covering automotive electronics and factory simulation topics, including insight into vehicle onboard networks and diagnosis (FMEA analysis).
- You strengthen practical planning and optimisation skills using model-based approaches that compare simulated results with real projects, followed by the final study phase.
Curriculum
The 180 ECTS Mechatronics curriculum combines mathematical, scientific, mechanical, electrical, computing and automation foundations with an Automotive Systems elective, a practical phase, and the bachelor’s thesis and colloquium. Automotive Systems covers automotive electronics and autonomous driving.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodological Foundations | 1 module with 3 components | Methodische Grundlagen | 6 | 6 ECTS |
| Grundlagen des Projektmanagements | ||||
| Technik wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens | ||||
| Einführung in die Mechatronik | ||||
| Technical Mechanics | 1 module with 3 components | Technische Mechanik | 9 | 9 ECTS |
| Technische Mechanik – Grundlagen und Statik | ||||
| Festigkeitslehre | ||||
| Kinematik und Kinetik | ||||
| Mathematics | 1 module with 2 components | Mathematik | 12 | 12 ECTS |
| Mathematik I | ||||
| Mathematik II | ||||
| Programming Foundations | 1 module | Grundlagen der Programmierung | 6 | 6 ECTS |
| Natural Science Foundations | 1 module with 2 components | Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen | 12 | 12 ECTS |
| Physik | ||||
| Werkstoffkunde | ||||
| Business and Economics Foundations | 1 module with 2 components | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Grundlagen | 10 | 10 ECTS |
| Grundlagen der BWL – Institutionenlehre | ||||
| Grundlagen der VWL | ||||
| Design Foundations and Machine Elements | 1 module with 2 components | Konstruktionsgrundlagen und Maschinenelemente | 10 | 10 ECTS |
| Konstruktionsgrundlagen | ||||
| Maschinenelemente | ||||
| Electrical Engineering | 1 module with 2 components | Elektrotechnik | 10 | 10 ECTS |
| Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik | ||||
| Wechselstromtechnik und elektrische Maschinen | ||||
| Technical English | 1 module with 2 components | Technisches Englisch | 6 | 6 ECTS |
| Business English – Correspondence | ||||
| Science English | ||||
| Technical Computer Science | 1 module with 2 components | Technische Informatik | 10 | 10 ECTS |
| Elektronik | ||||
| Mikrorechnertechnik | ||||
| Design Methodology and Manufacturing Technology | 1 module with 2 components | Konstruktionsmethodik und Fertigungstechnik | 9 | 9 ECTS |
| Konstruktionsmethodik | ||||
| Fertigungstechnik | ||||
| Automation Engineering I | 1 module with 2 components | Automatisierungstechnik I | 10 | 10 ECTS |
| Messtechnik | ||||
| Sensorik und Aktorik | ||||
| Automation Engineering II | 1 module with 2 components | Automatisierungstechnik II | 10 | 10 ECTS |
| Regelungstechnik | ||||
| Steuerungstechnik | ||||
| Automation Engineering III | 1 module with 2 components | Automatisierungstechnik III | 10 | 10 ECTS |
| Pneumatik und Hydraulik | ||||
| Simulation mechatronischer Systeme | ||||
| Mechatronics and Laboratory | 1 module with 2 components | Mechatronik | 10 | 10 ECTS |
| Mechatronische Systeme | ||||
| Mechatronik-Labor | ||||
| Elective Area: Automotive Systems | 1 elective module with 2 components | Automotive Systeme | 10 | 10 ECTS |
| Automobilelektronik | ||||
| Autonomes Fahren | ||||
| Practical Phase | 1 practical module | Praxisphase | 18 | 18 ECTS |
| Bachelor’s Thesis and Colloquium | 1 final module | Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | 12 | 12 ECTS |
| Total | 15 compulsory study modules, Automotive Systems elective, practical phase, and bachelor’s thesis with colloquium | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready skills that support roles in automotive electronics, vehicle onboard networks, and diagnostic engineering, aligning with the Automotive Systeme specialisation topics.
- You gain practical competence in factory simulation and planning of production facilities, helping you qualify for engineering positions that require simulation-driven optimisation.
- You develop a broad foundation across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and information technology, which supports wider opportunities across automotive and industrial automation environments.
- You graduate with a recognised engineering bachelor pathway in Germany, supporting career progression into specialist and leadership tracks as your experience grows.
Employability rate
Graduates from engineering fields related to automotive systems typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14% in Germany, reflecting ongoing demand for technically trained staff in industry and applied engineering.
Together, these figures suggest you can expect a relatively stable job outlook provided you align your practical skills with employer needs in automotive electronics, control, and production optimisation.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification and university entrance eligibility | International applicants need a valid university-entrance qualification for studying at a German higher education institution; the DIPLOMA Hochschule explains that direct admission is possible with an eligible foreign school-leaving certificate or with successfully completed semesters at a recognised home or German institution. |
| Previous study (where applicable) and foreign qualifications recognition | If your previous qualification is outside Germany, its equivalence must be demonstrated for admission; the DIPLOMA Hochschule indicates that foreign educational documents are assessed for recognition in Germany and that eligibility can also be reached via preparation and language courses leading to the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) when a direct university-entrance qualification is not available. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | Direct match |
Language requirements
The DIPLOMA Hochschule programme is taught in German. International applicants must provide proof of German language skills for admission, and the required level is B2 unless the university states a different requirement in a specific visa-related or conditional admission situation.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 2004 / per year | The official DIPLOMA programme listing publishes tuition from EUR 167 per month. The annual figure is calculated as 12 monthly payments; the final contractual total may depend on the selected payment model and study duration. |
Proof of financial resources
For Germany, visa and residence permit requirements typically require proof that you can cover living costs. For exact, current amounts and acceptable forms of proof, follow the official guidance used by the German immigration process and the German mission/consulate that handles your application.
- Blocked account (Sperrkonto) amount or equivalent proof of funds for living costs, as required by the German visa/residence process
- Bank statements or other financial documents, as requested by the German mission/immigration process
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
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| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility and documents
Check whether you have a direct university-entrance qualification from abroad or whether you need preparation and language courses leading to the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP). Collect your passport/ID copy and your certified school-leaving or higher-education entrance documents in the format requested by the university.
Submit the online application and required uploads
Complete the DIPLOMA Hochschule’s online application form during the admission period. Upload the required documents (including certified copies where requested) and ensure your personal details match your documents. If you have any questions about your specific foreign qualification, use the university’s international advising support before submitting.
Follow any language or credential-preparation path for study in Germany
If you do not yet meet the language requirement for studying in Germany, the university indicates that German language preparation and preparation courses for the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) are available through its study-college approach. Plan ahead for your German course timeline so that you can complete the required proof of language before starting your studies.