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Automotive Systems Engineering

Master of Engineering

Advance your expertise in mechanics, electronics, and informatics with our Master’s in Automotive Systems Engineering – shaping the future of mobility.

Application Info

Key Information

enrol until:
January 15 & July 15
enrol until:
Admission to this programme is restricted. Please note the application deadline!
Start:
Summer semester & Winter semester
Start:
Lectures begin in mid-March for the summer semester / at the end of September for the winter semester.
Location:
Heilbronn TechCampus
Location:
Our Heilbronn campus in the south of the city
Study form:
Full-time
Study form:
Traditional full-time study on campus.
Degree:
Master of Engineering
Degree:
Advanced degree for professional specialisation
3 Semester:
90 ECTS
3 Semester:
1.5 years standard period of study
Tuition fee:
1500 €
Tuition fee:
Concerns students from non-EU/EEA countries only
Language:
German / English
Language:
The language of instruction is English for the Research programme profile. The other profiles do have lectures in German.

Programme Overview

The Master's programme in Automotive Systems Engineering combines the various disciplines of mechanics, electronics and computer science with a focus on automotive systems. You will deepen your expertise in selected specialisations. We teach methodological skills for the systematic and creative solution of challenging technical problems in the automotive industry. These include automated driving and the development of new drive and vehicle concepts. In addition to the Engineering programme profile, the Master's programme in Automotive Systems Engineering is also available with a focus in Research, Development Management or International.

Programme Profiles

The degree programme can be completed with one of four different course profiles:

As part of the 'International' and 'Research' programme profiles, it is possible to obtain a double degree in collaboration with UTHM in Malaysia. Upon successful completion of your studies, you will then hold both a German and a Malaysian master's degree. For further information on the double degree, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Gleiter (uwe.gleiter@hs-heilbronn.de).

Careers: What career prospects will I have with a Master´s degree? 

Graduation – and what next?
Mobility, automation and intelligent technical systems are evolving at a rapid pace. Pioneering solutions are emerging today at the intersection of automotive engineering, electronics, software, energy supply and connectivity. Developing these solutions requires specialists who can understand complex interrelationships, design innovative concepts and take overall responsibility for sophisticated systems.

The Master’s programme in Automotive Systems Engineering prepares you to take on such tasks at a high scientific and technical level. You will deepen your expertise in systems engineering, analyse and optimise complex technical systems, and develop solutions for current and future challenges in mobility. In doing so, you will work on issues relating to automated and connected systems, electric powertrains, functional safety and sustainable mobility concepts.

With a Master’s degree, you will be qualified for demanding specialist and managerial roles in the automotive and supplier industries, as well as in numerous other technology sectors. You will be able to lead development projects, take responsibility for complex system architectures and drive forward innovative products and technologies within interdisciplinary and international teams.

Furthermore, the Master’s degree opens the door to academic careers in research and development, right through to a PhD. The qualification therefore offers you excellent prospects for actively shaping the technological future and taking on responsibility in key areas of modern engineering.

Programme Structure - e.g. Profile 'Engineering'

  • 1st Semester
  • 2nd Semester
  • 3rd Semester
  • Study Abroad
  • Documents
  • Statistical Methods
  • Selected Topics of Mathematics
  • Engineering Project 
  • Elective subjects

You will be able to practically apply this knowledge in your engineering project. Small teams of students tackle work on specific tasks from the industry. The tasks can be of a constructive, experimental or theoretical nature. 

The wide range of elective subjects (see module handbook) and the option to take elective subjects of other faculties or universities (including from abroad) will provide you with a well-rounded professional profile.

Requirements and Application

Before applying to Heilbronn University, non-German Bachelor degrees need to be declared equivalent to a German first degree. Therefore, please fill in the below form "Application for Recognition of Certificate" as well as the necessary documents also mentioned below, or an equivalent certificate issued by Studienkolleg Konstanz or UniAssist.

Please note: Requirements of the Bachelor's degree for admission to the master's programme are

  • a grade of 2.5 or better (German grading scale)
  • 210 ECTS credits (see page 10 in the ECTS User's Guide for more information) - at least, however, 180 ECTS (conditions for acceptance do apply)
  • comparable first degree with a predominant engineering component of at least 50%. 
  • for studies in German at least level B2
  • for studies in English (research profile) at least level B2


The entry requirements in German also apply to Incomings (Erasmus+, Global, Freemover). However, we also offer and recommend appr. 30 ECTS lectures in English language that you can attend.

Application for Recognition of Certificate

Please fill in this form

In addition to the filled in form, please submit the following documents

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Bachelor's certificate and transcript of records in German or English 
  • Proof of your English language skills
  • Proof of your German language skills, if applicable
  • APS certificate, if applicable

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Testimonial

Sarah Harst

"We deal with current industry topics such as driver assistance and alternative drive concepts. The range of elective courses is diverse and offers scope for individual specialization. Interdisciplinary projects with students from other technical degree programmess focus on finding solutions and teamwork."

Sarah Harst
Master Automotive Systems Engineering
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