Information Engineering
HAW Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Information Engineering at HAW Hamburg is a full-time Bachelor of Science degree course taught and examined in English, designed to help you understand, specify, design, and maintain information-engineering systems.
International applicants apply via the university’s online process during the published application periods, and you must provide proof of English proficiency at the B2 level and a foreign qualification that is comparable for admission to higher education.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Mathematics 1
- Software Construction 1
- Electrical Engineering 1
- Learning and study methods (1)
- Mathematics 2
- Software Construction 2
- Signals and Systems 1
- Electronics 2
- Digital Circuits
- Microcontrollers
- Operating Systems
- Digital Signal Processing
- Praxissemester mit Kolloquium
- Elective Course 1
- Elective Course 2
- Elective Project 1
- Elective Project
- Selected topics in computer science, computer engineering and information engineering
- Bachelor Thesis
- Elective course/project components continued as applicable
Curriculum
Credits are taken from the official Modulhandbuch for the B.Sc. programme Information Engineering (Bachelor Information Engineering). Credits are listed as CP (used for programme workload/ECTS-equivalent).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Mandatory modules | Mathematics 1 | 4 | 18 |
| Learning and study methods (1) | 4 | |||
| Software Construction 1 | 6 | |||
| Electronics (German language module) | 4 | |||
| Semester 2 | Mandatory modules | Electronics 1 | 6 | 18 |
| Software Construction 2 | 6 | |||
| Electronics 2 | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Mandatory modules | Electric Circuits 1 | 6 | 18 |
| Electric Circuits 2 | 6 | |||
| Microcontrollers | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | Mandatory modules | Databases | 6 | 18 |
| System Design / Digital Technology | 6 | |||
| Digital Design / Computer Architecture | 6 | |||
| Semester 5 | Mandatory modules including practical semester | Internship with Colloquium | 20 | 25 |
| Colloquium part (Internship report and presentation) | 5 | |||
| Semester 6 | Mandatory modules | Scientific and project work | 4 | 30 |
| Thesis preparation / Bachelor thesis block | 26 | |||
| Total | Total programme credits | 120 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready engineering fundamentals in programming, signals, electronics, and systems that fit real roles in software engineering, embedded systems, and engineering support teams in Germany.
- Your integrated internship placement (practical training) helps you graduate with documented industry experience, making it easier to apply to trainee and junior engineering positions.
- The program’s focus on information engineering lets you target high-demand work such as system design, data/communication systems, and applied digital engineering roles.
- Elective courses and elective projects let you tailor your skills toward the areas you want employers to see on your profile when you start applying.
- Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Information Engineering from an applied sciences university supports clear entry pathways into industry roles and further qualification opportunities.
Employability rate
Information Engineering graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting steady hiring for junior engineers in software, electronics, and information-technology related teams.
Together, these figures point to a relatively stable and demand-driven early career outlook, especially when you leverage your compulsory internship experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification for international applicants | International applicants who completed their schooling outside Germany need an academic school-leaving qualification that entitles admission to higher education and is comparable to a German Abitur or Fachhochschulreife. HAW Hamburg states that uni-assist checks school and degree certificates for comparability and that the VPD certificate from uni-assist is required for the application. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Information Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering foundations | HAW Hamburg provides a VPD-based comparability check for applicants with foreign school qualifications and any prior degree-level studies. |
Language requirements
For admission to the English-taught B.Sc. Information Engineering programme, you must submit proof of English language proficiency and meet any additional German-language requirements stated by the degree programme. When your higher education entrance qualification was completed at a German-speaking institution, additional proof requirements may apply.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | EUR 397 / per semester | Semester contribution includes the semester ticket and Germany-wide rail pass. For winter semester 2026/27, HAW Hamburg states a semester contribution of EUR 397. |
Proof of financial resources
In Germany, most degree courses at HAW Hamburg do not charge tuition fees. For this programme you pay a semester contribution to cover services including the semester ticket and rail pass, and you should also be able to fund your living costs while studying.
- Semester contribution payment (for this programme: €397 per semester including semester ticket and Germany-wide rail pass).
- Proof of sufficient financial resources for your residence permit (financial proof requirements are assessed as part of the German student visa process).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Winter intake | October - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 | October 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | May 31, 2026 | November 30, 2025 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | May 15, 2026 | November 15, 2025 |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | April - Winter intake | October - 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 | April - Winter intake | October - 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 VPD and documents
Apply for your preliminary review documentation and ensure you have the required VPD from uni-assist, as HAW Hamburg lists the VPD as an important document for the application. Gather your school-leaving qualification documents and, if applicable, any degree-level study records so they can be checked for comparability. Plan early to avoid missing the published application period for your intake.
Submit the online application during the official window
Complete the online application for the B.Sc. Information Engineering programme during the published application period. During the application you must complete the application form and upload all required documents in the specified upload area. HAW Hamburg states that applications can only be submitted during the application period.
Upload your English language proof, CV and cover letter
Upload proof of English language proficiency and include your CV and cover letter as part of the online submission. Ensure the documents uploaded match the information used for your VPD review. Review your full application package before submitting so the Student Admissions and Registration Office can process it smoothly.