Mechanical Engineering (International) in Automotive Engineering Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) program in Mechanical Engineering (International) in Automotive Engineering at Carl Benz School is completed over a duration of 3 years (6 semesters). The program begins with a so-called Pre-Semester, a preparatory course in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English. 

After two years of intermediate studies, which cover the basic concepts of Mechanical Engineering, students can choose to specialize in either Automotive Engineering, Energy Engineering or Global Production Management. Carl Benz School students will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). 

Specialization in Automotive Engineering

The automotive industry is currently experiencing a drastic boost in innovation with regard to the development of marketable electro motors, optimization of combustion engines and light-weight design.

Students who choose to specialize in Automotive Engineering profit from the fact that the automotive industry is Germany’s largest industry sector with a turnover of approximately 404 billion Euros in 2015, covering 20% of Germany`s industry revenues overall. Ten out of the 100 largest automotive suppliers have either their headquarters or one of their subsidiaries near Karlsruhe. At the KIT more than 40 institutes with 800 scientists are conducting research for safer, more comfortable and more efficient cars.

About the university

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is ranked #1 in employability amongst all German universities and achieves numerous top placements in the field of engineering every year (see KIT Rankings). As the Mechanical Engineering College of the KIT, the Carl Benz School of Engineering offers high-quality lectures by excellent professors of the KIT. All students receive an individualized all-in-one service package, support, additional training and study guidance in order to develop their professional profile.