Program Overview
The Automotive Systems at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences is a MEng programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Automotive Systems programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 150 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 150 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Esslingen am Neckar, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Automotive Systems programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 1 October-31 March
- September of each year
- 3 semesters
- \x95 Students concentrate on their major: software -based automotive systems; vehicle dynamics or car electronics
- \x95 All students take one course module common to all three majors.
- \x95 Students complete an international and intercultural team project
- 30 credits per semester: 90 credits total
- Full time (two semesters at the University of Applied Sciences, the third semester in industry)
- Esslingen Hilltop campus
- Esslingen City campus
- Göppingen campus
- Master of Engineering (MEng)
- Prof. Erich Schindler
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Check eligibility of your bachelor\'s degree
We require the following bachelor\'s degrees for each major:
- Vehicle Dynamics: Bachelor of Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Car Electronics: Bachelor of Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Software Based Automotive Systems: Bachelor of Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Required credits for the major in car electronics
Applicants to the "car electronics" (A1) major are required to have completed at least 20 credit points in the field of electronics or electrical engineering in their undergraduate studies. 20 credit points are equivalent to ~300 h lectures.
Transcripts and diplomas
Applicants should include transcripts showing all courses taken in each semester of their undergraduate (bachelor or equivalent) degree, as well as the diploma or certificate awarding them their degree. The transcript evaluation form, duly filled out by the university registrar, must accompany these documents for them to be considered valid.
For Indian applicants only: we only accept students who have a first class degree. We prefer students with a four-year undergraduate degree.English language requirements
We require an original international TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign Language) score of at least 530 points paper based, 197 points computer based, or 71 points internet based ibT (our code: 1680). An alternative to the TOEFL is an IELTS score of at least 6.0. We do not accept the ITP TOEFL test. These test scores will be sent direct from the test centre.
Native English speakers or applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree in English (certification from the university) are exempt from the English language test.Applicants from India do not need to submit proof of English language proficiency.
German language requirements
German is a compulsory part of the Esslingen master\'s programs. Students do not receive credits for German but they have to demonstrate German language skills of at least Level A2 for admission to the third term (master\'s thesis). This is a study requirement: students who do not have these skills by the end of the second semester may be expelled from their graduate program.
To meet this requirement, it is therefore necessary to have already completed Level A1/Goethe II before arrival in September. The Graduate School offers German courses from level A2-B2 but not beginners\' courses.
Applicants who include a certificate demonstrating at least level A1 German may be given preferential treatment.APS: applicants whose first degree is from PR China, Vietnam or Mongolia
All applicants whose first degree was completed in the PR China, Vietnam or Mongolia must include the APS (Academic Examination Service) with their application.
Chinese applicants are encouraged to apply before the end of January: this gives them a better chance of applying for a visa early.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 150 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 150 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 150 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 150 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Esslingen University of Applied Sciences directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
Esslingen, Germany
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences or Hochschule Esslingen is a public University of Applied Sciences in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany. It has 11 faculties, 25 bachelor's programmes and 12...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
- Credits 8