Bekleidung – Technik und Management
HAW Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Bekleidung – Technik und Management at HAW Hamburg (Bachelor of Engineering) combines technical engineering knowledge with business and organisational skills for the fashion and textile industry. You learn how to develop and produce wearable products from initial product ideas through production to market readiness.
The programme covers the full process chain, including textiles and material science, production technology, quality and sustainability topics, and business areas such as marketing, product and process management, supply chain and logistics. You also complete a practical component in an industry company and finish your studies with a bachelor thesis.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Naturwissenschaft Grundlagen 1 (Mathematik)
- Naturwissenschaft Grundlagen 2 (Physik)
- Ingenierwissenschaft Grundlagen (Maschinenelemente / Produktionsmittel 1 / Textiltechnik 1)
- Informationstechnologie (Grundlagen der Informationstechnologie / Dynamische Webprogrammierung)
- Textilchemie Grundlagen (Textilchemie 1 / Textilchemie 2)
- Konstruktion | CAD Grundlagen (Manuelle Konstruktion / CAD 1)
- Fertigungstechnik (Fertigungstechnik 1 / Fertigungstechnik 2 / Textiltechnik 2)
- Betriebswirtschaft Grundlagen (Allgemeine BWL / Strukturorganisation)
- Textilveredlung Grundlagen (Textilveredlung 1 / Textilveredlung 2)
- Textilchemie Aufbau (Bekleidungsphysiologie / Textile Prüfungen 1)
- CAD Aufbau (CAD 2 / CAD 3)
- Bekleidungstechnik (Fertigungstechnik 3 / Produktionsmittel 2)
- Produktmanagement (Technische Produktentwicklung 1 / Textile Prüfungen 2 / Produktmanagement 1)
- Supply Chain Management (Prozessmanagement / Produktionstechnologie / Logistik)
- Arbeitswissenschaft (Arbeitswissenschaft)
- Rechnungswesen (Finanzbuchhaltung / Kostenrechnung)
- Managementlehre (Fachenglisch / Business Behaviour / Marketing 1)
- Technische Textilien (Wahlpflichtmodul): Textiltechnik 3 / Technische Faserstoffe
- Textilveredlung Aufbau (Wahlpflichtmodul): Textilfärberei
- Textiltechnik Aufbau (Wahlpflichtmodul): Stricktechnologie
- CAD Vertiefung (Wahlpflichtmodul): CAD 4
- Technische Produktentwicklung (Wahlpflichtmodul): Technische Produktentwicklung 2
- Produktmanagement Vertiefung (Wahlpflichtmodul): Produktmanagement 2 / Projektmanagement
- Datenbanksystem (Wahlpflichtmodul): Webbasierte Datenbank
- Marketing Vertiefung (Wahlpflichtmodul): Marketing 2
- Betriebswirtschaft Vertiefung (Wahlpflichtmodul): Industrielle BWL / Bilanzierung / Finanzierung
- Corporate Social Responsibility (Wahlpflichtmodul): Produktmanagement im CSR Kontext
- 3D Produktentwicklung (Wahlpflichtmodul): Virtual Prototyping
- Human Ressource Management (Wahlpflichtmodul): Human Ressources und Arbeitswissenschaft
- Praxismodul (Praxissemester) (PF)
- Qualitätswesen (PF): Qualitätsmanagement
- Wahlmodul (Wahlmodul): Wahlfach 1 / Wahlfach 2 / Wahlfach 3
- Bachelorarbeit
Curriculum
Bachelorstudiengang Bekleidung – Technik und Management (B.Eng.): Gesamtumfang 210 ECTS-Credits über sieben Semester, inkl. Praxissemester und Bachelorarbeit. Grundlage: Studienverlaufsplan und Modul- und Veranstaltungsverzeichnis im Modulhandbuch.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Studienjahr, 1. Semester | 4 modules | Naturwissenschaft Grundlagen 1 (Mathematik) | 5 | 24 |
| Naturwissenschaft Grundlagen 2 (Physik) | 5 | |||
| Ingenierwissenschaft Grundlagen (Maschinenelemente / Produktionsmittel 1 / Textiltechnik 1) | 6 | |||
| Informationstechnologie (Grundlagen der Informationstechnologie / Dynamische Webprogrammierung) | 8 | |||
| 1. Studienjahr, 2. Semester | 3 modules | Textilchemie Grundlagen (Textilchemie 1 / Textilchemie 2) | 10 | 36 |
| Konstruktion | CAD Grundlagen (Manuelle Konstruktion / CAD 1) | 10 | |||
| Fertigungstechnik (Fertigungstechnik 1 / Fertigungstechnik 2 / Textiltechnik 2) | 11 | |||
| Betriebswirtschaft Grundlagen (Allgemeine BWL / Strukturorganisation) | 5 | |||
| 2. Studienjahr, 3. Semester | 4 modules | Textilveredlung Grundlagen (Textilveredlung 1 / Textilveredlung 2) | 5 | 26 |
| Textilchemie Aufbau (Bekleidungsphysiologie / Textile Prüfungen 1) | 5 | |||
| CAD Aufbau (CAD 2 / CAD 3) | 8 | |||
| Bekleidungstechnik (Fertigungstechnik 3 / Produktionsmittel 2) | 8 | |||
| 2. Studienjahr, 4. Semester | 4 modules | Produktmanagement (Technische Produktentwicklung 1 / Textile Prüfungen 2 / Produktmanagement 1) | 10 | 34 |
| Supply Chain Management (Prozessmanagement / Produktionstechnologie / Logistik) | 5 | |||
| Arbeitswissenschaft (Arbeitswissenschaft) | 5 | |||
| Rechnungswesen (Finanzbuchhaltung / Kostenrechnung) | 6 | |||
| Managementlehre (Fachenglisch / Business Behaviour / Marketing 1) | 8 | |||
| 3. Studienjahr, 5. Semester | 6 modules | Technische Textilien (Wahlpflichtmodul): Textiltechnik 3 / Technische Faserstoffe | 5 | 30 |
| Textilveredlung Aufbau (Wahlpflichtmodul): Textilfärberei | 5 | |||
| Textiltechnik Aufbau (Wahlpflichtmodul): Stricktechnologie | 5 | |||
| CAD Vertiefung (Wahlpflichtmodul): CAD 4 | 5 | |||
| Technische Produktentwicklung (Wahlpflichtmodul): Technische Produktentwicklung 2 | 5 | |||
| Produktmanagement Vertiefung (Wahlpflichtmodul): Produktmanagement 2 / Projektmanagement | 5 | |||
| 3. Studienjahr, 6. Semester | 5 modules | Datenbanksystem (Wahlpflichtmodul): Webbasierte Datenbank | 5 | 30 |
| Marketing Vertiefung (Wahlpflichtmodul): Marketing 2 | 5 | |||
| Betriebswirtschaft Vertiefung (Wahlpflichtmodul): Industrielle BWL / Bilanzierung / Finanzierung | 5 | |||
| Corporate Social Responsibility (Wahlpflichtmodul): Produktmanagement im CSR Kontext | 5 | |||
| 3D Produktentwicklung (Wahlpflichtmodul): Virtual Prototyping | 5 | |||
| Human Ressource Management (Wahlpflichtmodul): Human Ressources und Arbeitswissenschaft | 5 | |||
| Praxissemester and 7. Semester (end of programme) | 3 modules | Praxismodul (Praxissemester) (PF) | 30 | 60 |
| Qualitätswesen (PF): Qualitätsmanagement | 3 | |||
| Wahlmodul (Wahlmodul): Wahlfach 1 / Wahlfach 2 / Wahlfach 3 | 15 | |||
| Bachelorarbeit | 12 | |||
| Total | All modules, including Praxissemester (Praxismodul) and Bachelorarbeit, as shown in the study progression plan and module list. | 210 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You build engineering and management competence that is directly tailored to the fashion and textile industry, so you are prepared for roles where both technical and business decisions matter.
- You gain practical, industry-relevant experience through the Praxismodul (Praxissemester), helping you connect classroom learning to real production, process, and supply-chain tasks.
- You develop skills in product and process management, quality management, and sustainability topics, which are central to modern textile production and compliance-focused roles.
- You strengthen your capability in product development and CAD/IT-oriented workflows, supporting career paths in technical product development and design-to-production processes.
- You prepare for responsibility in cross-functional teams by combining manufacturing technology with business foundations such as accounting, logistics, and marketing management.
Employability rate
Graduates of fashion and textile engineering related fields in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18% as companies continue to hire for production, quality, and supply-chain roles with relevant technical and management skills.
Together, these figures point to a reasonably stable career outlook, especially for students who leverage the practical Praxissemester experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification equivalent to Abitur or Fachhochschulreife | International applicants who completed their secondary education outside Germany must have an academic qualification that corresponds to the German Abitur or Fachhochschulreife. |
| Credential review for foreign qualifications | For applicants with foreign school/university qualifications, the university checks your university entrance qualification via uni-assist (evaluation of documents submitted on your application). |
| Selection criteria for this course | Admission is based on the programme’s published selection criteria for the next intake. Applicants should review the “selection criteria” and numerus clausus (NC) information for the previous semester to understand the applied admission approach. |
Language requirements
For admission to this programme, international applicants must provide proof of sufficient German language skills before commencing their studies.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | EUR 397 / per semester | Semesterbeitrag 397 € including semester ticket and Deutschlandticket. |
Proof of financial resources
To apply for a German student visa, you must be able to prove that you can cover your living costs during your studies in Germany. Follow the official guidance from the German mission abroad or the relevant German immigration authority for the required amount and acceptable proof documents.
- Proof of financial resources for living costs for studies in Germany (amount and proof type per official German mission/immigration guidance)
- Any additional proof documents requested by your visa application process (as specified by the official guidance)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | December - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | December 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | January 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | January 15, 2026 |
| Recommended apply-by | January 01, 2026 |
| Semester begins | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | December - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | December - Summer 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
Register and submit your application online
Apply online during the published application period. Before applying, you must register with hochschulstart.de. Complete the online form for the correct degree course and upload your required documents in the requested format before the deadline.
Prepare language proof and foreign qualification documents
Provide proof of sufficient German language skills for admission to the programme. Ensure your foreign school/university documents are prepared for review by uni-assist. If you have questions about whether your qualifications are sufficient, follow the international applicants guidance and submit accurate documentation for evaluation.
Follow selection criteria and await the admissions decision
This degree course uses programme-specific selection criteria. After your application is processed, you will receive a decision through the official notification process connected to the bachelor application route. If any document clarification is needed, respond promptly to avoid delays.