Industrieinformatik (B.Eng.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Online, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Industrieinformatik pathway is offered as a specialisation within the accredited Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Bachelor of Engineering programme. It combines engineering, business administration and digital technology so that students can understand technical systems, evaluate commercial factors and improve industrial processes.
The programme develops knowledge in mathematics, physics, materials, electrical engineering, automation, construction, production, accounting, management and business informatics. Students selecting Industrieinformatik additionally study integrated industrial automation, software engineering for industrial applications and IT infrastructure.
The distance-learning format can be completed part-time in seven semesters or full-time in six semesters. Learning is primarily online, with optional seminars at study centres, a compulsory practical phase and nine laboratory days for technical exercises at the Campus Nordhessen.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Methodological foundations, project management and academic working techniques
- Mathematics, physics, materials science, construction and manufacturing technology
- Business administration, economics, accounting, law and personnel management
- Electrical engineering, automation, production, procurement and business informatics
- Integrated automation in industry
- Software engineering for industrial applications
- IT infrastructure
- Complex laboratory with compulsory technical exercises
- Practical phase with practice report and presentation
- Bachelor thesis and colloquium
Curriculum
The 180 ECTS curriculum combines engineering, business, management and digital foundations with an 18 ECTS Industrieinformatik specialisation, a practical phase, laboratory work and a bachelor thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core curriculum | 15 modules | Methodische Grundlagen | 6 | 132 ECTS |
| Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Grundlagen | 10 | |||
| Mathematik | 12 | |||
| Rechtslehre | 6 | |||
| Grundlagen der Wirtschaftsinformatik | 6 | |||
| Internes Rechnungswesen | 10 | |||
| Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen | 12 | |||
| Konstruktionsgrundlagen und Maschinenelemente | 10 | |||
| Konstruktionsmethodik und Fertigungstechnik | 9 | |||
| Elektrotechnik | 11 | |||
| Personalmanagement | 8 | |||
| Produktion und Beschaffung | 10 | |||
| Automatisierungstechnik | 10 | |||
| Technisches Englisch | 6 | |||
| Komplex-Labor | 6 | |||
| Industrieinformatik specialisation | 1 specialisation module with 3 components | Integrierte Automation in der Industrie | 18 ECTS | |
| Software Engineering für Industrieanwendungen | ||||
| IT-Infrastruktur | ||||
| Practical phase | 1 practical module | Praxisphase | 18 | 18 ECTS |
| Final study phase | 1 graduation module | Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | 12 | 12 ECTS |
| Total | Core curriculum, Industrieinformatik specialisation, practical phase and bachelor thesis | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You develop a rare combination of industrial engineering, business and software expertise, preparing you for roles that connect production teams, IT departments and technical management.
- You learn to select industrial IT components, develop software for production environments and improve processes through integrated automation, giving you practical skills for Industry 4.0 projects.
- You can target careers in industrial digitalisation, production IT, automation, technical project management, process optimisation and IT infrastructure.
- You complete laboratory work and a practical phase, allowing you to demonstrate applied engineering experience rather than graduating with theoretical knowledge alone.
- You gain an accredited Bachelor of Engineering qualification with an English transcript of records and Diploma Supplement, supporting further study and international career progression.
- You build foundations in controlling, procurement, production and management that can support progression from technical specialist positions into project, operations and leadership roles.
Employability rate
Industrial engineering and industrial IT graduates in Germany can reasonably be estimated to have an employability rate of around 92% and an unemployment rate of about 8%, reflecting sustained demand for professionals who combine automation, software, production and commercial expertise.
Together, these estimates indicate a strong career outlook across manufacturing, engineering services, industrial digitalisation and technology management.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Foreign school-leaving qualification | Applicants educated outside Germany must hold a foreign qualification that is recognised as equivalent to a German university entrance qualification. The university requires applicants with foreign certificates to demonstrate equivalency before admission. |
| Qualification equivalency review | Bangladeshi HSC, A-Level, IB or other foreign qualifications are assessed individually for equivalence. The official programme page does not publish a Bangladesh-specific grade threshold or direct-entry decision. |
Language requirements
The university states that its degree programmes are taught in German. International applicants must provide qualified evidence of German-language proficiency accepted by the university, but a programme-specific minimum test score is not published on the official programme page.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 11052 / total program | Rate model I consists of 36 monthly instalments of EUR 307. The separate one-time examination fee is not included in this amount. |
| Alternative tuition plan | EUR 11634 / total program | Rate model II consists of 42 monthly instalments of EUR 277. The separate one-time examination fee is not included in this amount. |
| Extended tuition plan | EUR 12420 / total program | Rate model III consists of 60 monthly instalments of EUR 207. The separate one-time examination fee is not included in this amount. |
| Examination fee | EUR 695 / one time | A one-time examination fee is charged in addition to the selected tuition instalment plan. |
Proof of financial resources
Bangladeshi applicants who require a German student visa must demonstrate sufficient funds for their living expenses. The German Embassy in Dhaka accepts specified forms of financial evidence, including a scholarship, a formal declaration of commitment from a sponsor in Germany or a German blocked account.
- A German blocked account with a minimum balance of EUR 11,904 and a permitted monthly withdrawal of EUR 992 for twelve months.
- A formal declaration of commitment from a sponsor living in Germany under the applicable provisions of the German Residence Act.
- Official confirmation of a scholarship or stipend may be submitted as proof of financial means.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | April 01, 2027 | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter 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 | April - Summer intake | October - Winter 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
Check your foreign qualification
Review whether your Bangladeshi HSC, A-Level, IB or other school-leaving qualification can provide university entrance eligibility in Germany. DIPLOMA Hochschule requires foreign qualifications to be proven equivalent before admission. Contact the university's study service for an individual assessment because the programme page does not publish a Bangladesh-specific equivalency table. Complete this review before making financial or travel arrangements.
Prepare your application documents
Collect your passport, school-leaving certificate, complete mark sheets and any available qualification-equivalency evidence. Documents that are not accepted in their original language may require certified translations. International applicants should also prepare evidence of German-language proficiency because the programme is taught in German. Ensure that scans are complete, clear and consistent with the personal information in your passport.
Complete the online registration
Use the official DIPLOMA Hochschule online registration form and select Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Bachelor of Engineering as the degree programme. Enter your preferred study format and the April or October start date. Upload or submit the requested supporting documents through the process specified by the university. The university accepts registrations throughout the year and does not publish a fixed programme application deadline.
Complete the admissions assessment
The university reviews whether your foreign qualification is equivalent and whether all admission conditions have been met. Respond promptly if the admissions team requests additional certificates, translations or language evidence. Do not treat registration as final admission until the university confirms your eligibility. Review the study contract, selected payment model and examination fee before accepting the offer.
Arrange finance and visa requirements
After receiving admission confirmation, applicants planning to reside in Germany should follow the German Embassy in Dhaka's student-visa process. Prepare acceptable financial evidence, such as the required blocked account, a scholarship confirmation or a formal declaration of commitment. The distance-learning format may affect whether a German study visa is appropriate, so confirm your attendance arrangement with the university and the responsible German mission. Begin visa preparation early because appointment and processing times can be lengthy.