Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (B.Eng.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Bachelor of Engineering combines technical knowledge with business expertise. Students learn to analyse technical systems, optimise production and development processes, evaluate economic indicators and prepare well-founded decisions at the interface between engineering and management.
The full-time programme includes engineering, business administration, digital systems, technical English, an integrated practical phase and applied laboratory work. Students also select one specialisation from Industrial Informatics, Logistics or Renewable Energies to build a career-focused professional profile.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Methodische Grundlagen
- Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Grundlagen
- Mathematik
- Rechtslehre
- Grundlagen der Wirtschaftsinformatik
- Internes Rechnungswesen
- Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen
- Konstruktionsgrundlagen und Maschinenelemente
- Konstruktionsmethodik und Fertigungstechnik
- Elektrotechnik
- Personalmanagement
- Produktion und Beschaffung
- Automatisierungstechnik
- Technisches Englisch
- Komplex-Labor
- Choice of Logistik, Industrieinformatik or Regenerative Energien
- Praxisphase
- Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium
Curriculum
The 180 ECTS curriculum combines compulsory engineering, business, digital and methodological modules with an 18 ECTS specialisation, an 18 ECTS practical phase and a 12 ECTS bachelor's thesis and colloquium.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semesters 1–5 | Compulsory engineering, business and interdisciplinary modules | Methodische Grundlagen | 6 | 132 |
| 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 | |||
| Semester 5 | Compulsory elective specialisation; choose one of three | Logistik | 18 | 18 |
| Semester 6 | Practical and final degree modules | Praxisphase | 18 | 30 |
| Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | 12 | |||
| Total | Compulsory modules, one specialisation, practical phase, bachelor thesis and colloquium | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You build a combined engineering and business profile that prepares you for technical management, production planning, process optimisation and industrial project roles.
- You learn to evaluate technical systems alongside costs, controlling data and business objectives, helping you communicate effectively between engineering teams and company decision-makers.
- You gain practical experience through the integrated practical phase and Komplex-Labor, where engineering exercises, measurements and project tasks strengthen your job-ready technical skills.
- You can specialise in Industrial Informatics, Logistics or Renewable Energies, allowing you to target careers in digital industry, supply-chain operations or the energy sector.
- You develop knowledge of production, procurement, automation, construction, electrical engineering and information systems that can support careers across manufacturing and technology-driven companies.
- You graduate with a state-recognised and accredited Bachelor of Engineering that can support international employment and progression to a relevant master's degree.
Employability rate
Engineering professionals in Germany had an estimated employability rate of around 95.8% and an unemployment rate of 4.2% in 2025, indicating that qualified graduates continued to experience conditions close to full employment despite weaker economic growth.
Together, these figures point to a strong career outlook for graduates who combine engineering expertise with business, production, digitalisation and management skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Foreign higher secondary qualification | International applicants need a foreign school-leaving qualification that is recognised in Germany as a university entrance qualification or an equivalent admission entitlement. Recognition depends on the applicant's country, qualification and whether the certificate permits university study in the country where it was awarded. |
| Prior recognised university study | Applicants may qualify for direct subject-specific entry through successfully completed semesters at a recognised university in their home country. DIPLOMA's non-EU guidance notes that applicants who have already studied for approximately two to three semesters in their home country may be able to apply directly in the corresponding subject, subject to individual recognition. |
| Studienkolleg and Feststellungsprüfung | When a foreign school qualification does not provide direct university access, the applicant must normally complete a preparatory Studienkolleg pathway and pass the Feststellungsprüfung. Admission to the preparatory route requires the applicable entrance examination and German-language competence at B1 level. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, technology or industrial studies | Conditional match | Applicants relying on previous university study for direct subject-specific access should have completed recognised study in a field corresponding to the intended engineering programme. DIPLOMA assesses the foreign qualification and prior study individually. |
| Business studies without sufficient technical content | Individual assessment | The programme combines engineering and business subjects, but the university does not publish an automatic direct-entry subject mapping for business-only backgrounds. Recognition and subject-specific access must therefore be confirmed individually. |
| Foreign school qualification without direct German university access | Preparatory pathway | Applicants whose school qualification is not recognised for direct entry normally need a subject-related Studienkolleg pathway and a successful Feststellungsprüfung before beginning the bachelor's degree. |
Language requirements
The programme is taught in German. International applicants need suitable German-language competence, and DIPLOMA's guidance for non-EU applicants states that German at B1 level is required for admission preparation and the Feststellungsprüfung route.
Exam / assessment
| Component | Required? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| TestAS | not_required | DIPLOMA presents TestAS as an optional preparation and aptitude-assessment tool for international applicants. It is not stated as a compulsory admission examination for the Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen B.Eng. programme. |
TestAS is not published as a compulsory admission examination for this programme. DIPLOMA's international guidance presents it as an optional tool that can help applicants prepare for an entrance examination and assess their academic aptitude compared with other international applicants.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 14220 / total program | The 36-month payment model consists of 36 monthly tuition instalments of EUR 395. Other official payment models are 48 monthly instalments of EUR 305 or 72 monthly instalments of EUR 215. |
| Examination fee | EUR 695 / one time | A one-time examination fee is charged in addition to the selected tuition payment model. |
Proof of financial resources
International students who require a German student visa must demonstrate that they can finance their living costs. Official federal guidance allows proof through a blocked account, a declaration of commitment, qualifying financial support or another accepted form of financial guarantee.
- A blocked account with at least EUR 1,091 available per month is listed in official federal visa guidance for 2026.
- Alternative proof may include a declaration of commitment from a person with sufficient income or assets, proof of parental income and financial circumstances, or an annually renewable bank guarantee accepted by the German authorities.
- Applicants should verify the final amount and document format with the responsible German mission because the required financial evidence is assessed during the visa process.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Check recognition of your foreign qualification
Confirm whether your foreign school-leaving certificate provides direct or subject-specific university access in Germany. Use the official German qualification-recognition guidance and contact DIPLOMA's Academic International Office when the result is unclear. Applicants with previous recognised university study should also prepare evidence of completed semesters and subjects for individual assessment.
Complete the preparatory pathway when required
Applicants without direct university entrance eligibility normally need to attend a Studienkolleg or another accepted preparation route and pass the Feststellungsprüfung. Admission to this route may require an entrance examination and German at B1 level. Complete the required preparation before seeking final enrolment in the bachelor's programme.
Prepare certified application documents
Collect your passport, curriculum vitae, passport photograph, school certificates, transcripts and any records of previous higher education. DIPLOMA requires documents supporting the university entrance qualification to be submitted as officially certified copies. Include recognised translations when the university requests documents in an accepted language or format.
- Passport or identity document
- Certified school-leaving certificate
- Academic transcripts and previous university records where applicable
- German-language proof
- Feststellungsprüfung certificate where required
Submit the online registration
Complete the official digital registration form for the full-time Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen programme. DIPLOMA states that registration is possible at any time, while the regular full-time study group starts on 1 October. Review every uploaded document carefully and submit the complete application early enough for qualification recognition, admission processing and visa preparation.
Complete admission and visa formalities
Respond promptly if DIPLOMA requests additional evidence or clarification about your foreign qualification. After receiving admission, prepare the financial proof, health-insurance evidence and other documents required by the responsible German mission. Allow sufficient time because student-visa processing can take several weeks or, in individual cases, months.