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B.Eng.Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg · Karlsruhe

At a glance: 6 semesters German and English Dual study Winter semester No tuition fees for EU students · non-EU: €1,500 per semester

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What will I learn?

Curriculum from the university’s official documents. Evaluated on 14 October 2026.

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Semester plan

  1. Semester 133 ECTS requiredDigital Technology · Introduction to Economics and Business Administration · Principles of Electrical Engineering I · Computer Science I · Mathematics I · Physics · Work Integrated Project I
    • Digital TechnologySummary by OWWZ: Digital circuits are developed through number codes, Boolean algebra and design methods. Combinational and sequential systems, programmable logic, circuit families and bus interfaces connect theory and implementation.Semesters 1–25 ECTS
    • Introduction to Economics and Business AdministrationSummary by OWWZ: Economic cycles and business functions explain economic activity. Legal forms, management, accounting, cost analysis and investment decisions support economic assessment of technical solutions.Semesters 1–25 ECTS
    • Principles of Electrical Engineering ISummary by OWWZ: Direct-current networks are calculated using sources, resistances and Kirchhoff methods. Capacitors, inductors and simple RC or RL systems explain charging and time-dependent circuit behaviour.5 ECTS
    • Computer Science ISummary by OWWZ: Algorithms and simple programs are systematically developed. Data structures, object-oriented concepts, modelling and debugging are explored using a programming language and accompanying laboratory tasks.5 ECTS
    • Mathematics ISummary by OWWZ: Linear algebra, complex numbers and single-variable functions form a mathematical foundation for electrical engineering. Vectors, matrices and elementary calculus are applied to technical calculations.5 ECTS
    • PhysicsSummary by OWWZ: Mechanics, oscillations, waves and thermodynamics explain physical processes. Motion, energy, acoustics and optics are mathematically described and applied to technical tasks.Semesters 1–25 ECTS
    • Work Integrated Project ISummary by OWWZ: Workplace tasks are linked with academic analysis, while students reflect on the progress and learning outcomes of their practical phase.Semesters 1–2Exam (in German): Bericht zum Ablauf und zur Reflexion der Praxisphase (unbenotet) und Projektarbeit (unbenotet)20 ECTS
  2. Semester 238 ECTS requiredElectronics and Measurement Technology I · Principles of Electrical Engineering II · Computer Science II · Mathematics IIContinues: Digital Technology, Introduction to Economics and Business Administration, Physics, Work Integrated Project I
    • Electronics and Measurement Technology ISummary by OWWZ: Electrical measurement methods and uncertainty are combined with semiconductor technology. Diodes, thyristors and bipolar transistors are analysed and dimensioned using their characteristics and typical circuits.5 ECTS
    • Principles of Electrical Engineering IISummary by OWWZ: Alternating-current networks are analysed using complex quantities, power and frequency response. Laboratory work explores instruments, direct and alternating-current circuits and electrical component characteristics.5 ECTS
    • Computer Science IISummary by OWWZ: More complex programs combine trees, graphs, recursion and abstract data types with object-oriented design. Modelling, debugging and practical software projects extend earlier programming knowledge.5 ECTS
    • Mathematics IISummary by OWWZ: Sequences, series and differential and integral calculus are applied to single-variable functions. Ordinary differential equations and numerical methods supplement analytical solution techniques.5 ECTS
  3. Semester 330 ECTS required · 3 required electivesElectronics and Measurement Technology II · Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering III · Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering IV - Communications Engineering · Mathematics III · Microcomputer Technology · Work Integrated Project II · Systems Theory · 3 required electives from the elective areas below
    • Electronics and Measurement Technology IISummary by OWWZ: Digital and frequency-selective measurements are combined with advanced electronics. Field-effect transistors, operational amplifiers and optoelectronic components are analysed in typical applications.5 ECTS
    • Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering IIISummary by OWWZ: Electric and magnetic fields are described mathematically. Electrostatics, magnetostatics, induction and Maxwell equations connect with experiments on alternating current, transformers and electronic circuits.5 ECTS
    • Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering IV - Communications EngineeringSummary by OWWZ: Covers waves and their propagation along transmission lines.Semesters 3–45 ECTS
    • Mathematics IIISummary by OWWZ: Multivariable and vector calculus are combined with probability and statistics. Mathematical software supports equation solving, differentiation, interpolation and measurement-data analysis.Semesters 3–45 ECTS
    • Microcomputer TechnologySummary by OWWZ: Microcomputers are analysed from processor architecture to peripherals. Computer arithmetic, control units, memory, interrupts and interfaces explain hardware architectures and machine-code execution.Semesters 3–45 ECTS
    • Work Integrated Project IISummary by OWWZ: Workplace tasks are linked with academic analysis, while students reflect on the progress and learning outcomes of their practical phase.Semesters 3–420 ECTS
    • Systems TheorySummary by OWWZ: Continuous and discrete signals are analysed in time and frequency domains. Fourier, Laplace and z transforms describe system responses, transfer functions and recursive systems.5 ECTS
  4. Semester 430 ECTS required · 1 required electiveCommunication Technology · Control Technology · 1 required elective from the elective areas belowContinues: Electronics and Measurement Technology II, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering IV - Communications Engineering, Mathematics III, Microcomputer Technology, Work Integrated Project II
    • Communication TechnologySummary by OWWZ: Covers wired and wireless data transmission.5 ECTS
    • Control TechnologySummary by OWWZ: Dynamic systems and feedback loops are analysed and classical controllers designed. Frequency response, root locus and simulation support reference tracking and disturbance rejection.5 ECTS
  5. Semester 517 ECTS required · 8 required electivesHigh Frequency Technology · Work Integrated Project III · Signal Processing · Student Research Project · Student Research Project II · Communications Technology · 8 required electives from the elective areas below
    • High Frequency TechnologySummary by OWWZ: Covers antennas, transmission, transmitters and receivers.Semesters 5–65 ECTS
    • Work Integrated Project IIISummary by OWWZ: Workplace tasks are linked with academic analysis, while students reflect on the progress and learning outcomes of their practical phase.Semesters 5–6Exam (in German): Bericht zum Ablauf und zur Reflexion der Praxisphase (unbenotet) und Hausarbeit (unbenotet)8 ECTS
    • Signal ProcessingSummary by OWWZ: Covers signals in the time and frequency domains.Semesters 5–65 ECTS
    • Student Research ProjectSummary by OWWZ: Develops an individual project.Semesters 5–65 ECTS
    • Student Research Project IISummary by OWWZ: Develops an individual project.Semesters 5–65 ECTS
    • Communications TechnologySummary by OWWZ: Covers modulation, physical transmission and coding.Semesters 5–65 ECTS
  6. Semester 629 ECTS requiredBachelor ThesisContinues: High Frequency Technology, Work Integrated Project III, Signal Processing, Student Research Project, Student Research Project II, Communications Technology
    • Bachelor ThesisSummary by OWWZ (in German): Eine betriebliche Fragestellung wird selbstständig mit wissenschaftlichen Methoden bearbeitet. Aktuelle Fachliteratur, begründete Lösungsalternativen und eine nachvollziehbare schriftliche Dokumentation verbinden Theorie und Praxis.Thesis12 ECTS

Elective areas

  • Wahlmodulechoose 35 ECTS · 12 modules
    • Engineering ProjectSummary by OWWZ (in German): Teams bearbeiten eine technische Fragestellung und präsentieren ihre Ergebnisse. Projektarbeit verbindet fachliche Lösungen mit interdisziplinärer oder internationaler Zusammenarbeit, Kommunikation und der Reflexion des Projektverlaufs.Semesters 5–65 ECTSRequired elective
    • Functional Safety of Electrical DevicesSummary by OWWZ: Covers safe device operation and electromagnetic compatibility.Semesters 5–65 ECTSRequired elective
    • Basics in Power EngineeringSummary by OWWZ: Covers energy generation and distribution through grids.Semesters 3–45 ECTSRequired elective
    • Systems and NetworksSummary by OWWZ: Covers the structure of communication networks and systems.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Electronics IVSummary by OWWZ: Covers software development and systems engineering.Semesters 5–65 ECTSRequired elective
    • Digital System DesignSummary by OWWZ: Covers digital system design using FPGAs and microprocessors.Semesters 5–65 ECTSRequired elective
    • Computer NetworksSummary by OWWZ: Covers networking through Ethernet, IP and mobile communication.Semesters 5–65 ECTSRequired elective
    • Digital Signal ProcessingSummary by OWWZ: Covers digital signals and filters.Semesters 5–65 ECTSRequired elective
    • Mobile Communication NetworksSummary by OWWZ (in German): Mobilfunkgenerationen von 2G bis 5G werden anhand ihrer Standards, Netzkomponenten und Dienste verglichen. Schwerpunkte sind Sprach-, Bild- und Datenübertragung, Signalisierung, Übertragungssicherung und die Einbindung in Festnetze.Semesters 3–45 ECTSRequired elective
    • Industrial Communications TechnologySummary by OWWZ (in German): Industrielle Netzwerke werden nach Leistungsfähigkeit, Verfügbarkeit und Sicherheit beurteilt. Ethernet, WLAN und 5G verbinden cyberphysische Systeme mit Identifikation, Verschlüsselung sowie Datenverarbeitung an Edge und Cloud.Semesters 3–45 ECTSRequired elective
    • Selected Topics of Electrical and Computer EngineeringSummary by OWWZ: Two selected units deepen electrical and information technology applications. The catalogue covers energy and vehicle technology, robotics, electronics, communication, security, AI, simulation and sustainable technical product development.Semesters 5–65 ECTSRequired elective
    • Technology Seminar in Electrical and Computer EngineeringSummary by OWWZ (in German): Elektro- und informationstechnische Themen werden durch Fallstudien, Ausarbeitungen, Präsentationen oder Besuche bei Unternehmen und Instituten vertieft. Angrenzende Fragen aus Produktion, Wirtschaft, Recht, Ethik und Nachhaltigkeit werden einbezogen.Semesters 5–65 ECTSRequired elective

Topic profile

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

  • Communications engineering14 ECTS: 8 required, 6 elective
  • Electronics and circuit design11 ECTS: 9 required, 2 elective
  • Calculus and analysis8 ECTS: 7 required, 1 elective
  • Measurement engineering8 ECTS: 8 required
  • Signal processing8 ECTS: 4 required, 4 elective
  • Electrical engineering7 ECTS: 5 required, 2 elective
  • Electromagnetic fields6 ECTS: 6 required
  • Computer networks5 ECTS: 3 required, 2 elective

Curriculum sources

27 modules in the curriculum.

Key facts

Collected automatically from the institution’s website; the institution’s own page is authoritative.

Degree
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Standard duration
6 semesters (3 years)
ECTS credits
210 ECTS
Start of studies
Winter semester
Mode of study
Dual study
Teaching language
German and English
Location
Karlsruhe
Tuition fees
No tuition fees
Tuition fees for non-EU students
€1,500 per semester
Semester contribution
€165 per semesterfor all students at the university

Information from karlsruhe.dhbw.de, dhbw.de · checked on 14 October 2026

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Application, deadlines and costs

From the official pages and regulations of the university and the state.

  • Semester contributionBeitragssatzung Verfasste Studierendenschaft, konsolidiert 13/2026Details at the universityUniversity · Conditions per source: dhbw.de · checked 14 October 2026
  • Tuition feesGebührensatzung, konsolidiert 10/2026Details at the universityUniversity · Conditions per source: dhbw.de · checked 14 October 2026
  • Fees for non-EU studentsLandeshochschulgebührengesetz: internationale Studierende und ZweitstudiumDetails at the universityState · Conditions per source: mwk.baden-wuerttemberg.de · checked 14 October 2026
  • How to applyBachelorbewerbung, Studienvertrag und Studienbeginn
    Apply via
    the partner company
    Start
    Winter semester
    University · Conditions per source: dhbw.de · checked 14 October 2026
  • LanguageDeutschkenntnisse bei ausländischer HochschulzugangsberechtigungDetails at the universityUniversity · Conditions per source: dhbw.de · checked 14 October 2026

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