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Industrial Engineering and Management

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition No tuition fees (German public university — see fee_details)
Degree Master of Science
Duration 4 semesters
Deadline EU/German nationals: July 15 | Non-EU nationals: July 15
Delivery On-campus
Location Karlsruhe, Germany
Language English

Program Overview

In the interdisciplinary master's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, you will deepen and supplement the academic qualifications you acquired in your bachelor's degree in an individual way - in the subjects of business administration, economics, computer science and engineering. The standard period of study is 4 semesters and you will earn 120 credit points (CP) according to ECTS. In the compulsory area, the program focuses on developing technical and methodological skills in the fields of business administration and engineering, while in the compulsory elective area you can hone your personal skills profile by choosing your own specializations in the aforementioned range of subjects and/or additionally in statistics, law or sociology, for example. The seminar module with two subject-independent seminars and the Supervised Profile Definition course also contribute to the development of your individual profile. In the final semester, you will complete your studies with your master's thesis. The study program does not include a compulsory internship. You can complete a voluntary internship during your studies. If it serves the objectives of your studies and covers at least half of the lecture period, you can apply for a semester off (leave of absence). Such an internship offers you valuable experience outside the university and can make it easier for you to start your career later on.

Key Program Features

  • • the program is anchored at the KIT Department of Business and Economics • individual curriculum design • new English-language degree program with a high degree of internationality and a multicultural campus • partner network with companies for company contacts and internships during the degree program • department-internal International Relations Office to support stays abroad • KIT-Gründerschmiede

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the master's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, you will be characterized by your interdisciplinary way of thinking as well as your strong innovative and management skills. This qualifies you in particular as a manager in industry, the service sector or IT companies, where you can work in consulting, controlling, marketing, logistics and many other areas where both business and technical knowledge are required. Due to the international nature of the program, you will be able to carry out these activities both in Germany and abroad. Or you can opt for an academic career and tackle a doctorate as your next stage.

Program Curriculum

• Compulsory Area (54 CP) Quantitive Core - 1 module (18 CP) Engineering and Informatics - 2 modules (2 x 9 CP) Business and Economics - 2 modules (2 x 9 CP) • Compulsory Elective Area (36 CP) 3 elective modules (3 x 9 CP) seminar modules (1 x Supervised Profile Defintion and 2 x 4 CP seminar) • Quantitive Core - 1 module (18 CP) • Engineering and Informatics - 2 modules (2 x 9 CP) • Business and Economics - 2 modules (2 x 9 CP) • 3 elective modules (3 x 9 CP) • seminar modules (1 x Supervised Profile Defintion and 2 x 4 CP seminar) • Master's thesis (30 CP)

Admission Requirements

The requirements for admission to the English-language master's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management are based on the current admission regulations: • bachelor's degree a bachelor's degree (or at least an equivalent degree) from a university, university of applied sciences, university of cooperative education or a foreign university in a business administration, economics, engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics program. The course must have a standard period of study of at least three years and have been completed with at least 180 ECTS credits. • eligibility for examination there must be no final failure of an examination in a master's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, Industrial Engineering or a comparable degree program. The examination entitlement must still exist. • aptitude test a successfully passed aptitude test is required. GMAT (Focus Edition) with a minimum score of 550 points or GRE with a minimum score of 315 points • proof of English language skills proof of sufficient English language skills must be provided in accordance with the requirements of the KIT admission and enrollment regulations (see below) • GMAT (Focus Edition) with a minimum score of 550 points or • GRE with a minimum score of 315 points The admission and selection commission of the master's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, in consultation with the examination board of the bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, decides on the equivalence of the bachelor's degree and the determination of the degree programs with essentially the same content. In the case of foreign degrees, the recommendations of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs and existing university partnerships are taken into account.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

No tuition fees (German public university — see fee_details)

Semester contribution ~€235 covers public transport (KVV) and student union services.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

No tuition fees at KIT (German public university). Semester contribution of approx. €235 covers public transport and student services. Funding available via DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, Baden-Württemberg Stipendium, and KIT internal scholarships.

About Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Karlsruhe, Germany

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of Germany's leading public research universities and among Europe's most prestigious institutions for science, engineering, and technology....

University Profile
  • Application Deadline EU/German nationals: July 15 | Non-EU nationals: July 15
  • Language English
  • Duration 4 semesters
  • Credits 120 ECTS