Automotive Technology – Mechatronics and IT
At a glance
Academic degree
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Form of study
Full-time
Standard period of study
7 semesters (incl. practical semester), 210 ECTS
Place of study
Language of instruction
German
Start of studies
Winter and summer semester (October 01 and March 15 respectively)
Admission requirements
University entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, vocational qualification or foreign educational certificate
Orientation semester
Individual modules can be taken as part of an orientation semester
Semester abroad
Possible as a theoretical or practical semester
Studying with a practice partner
Possible as a combined study program (PraxisPlus) or study program with in-depth practical experience (PraxisPlus)
Accreditation
accredited by ACQUIN
Registration
02.05. – 30.09. (winter semester)
15.11 – 14.03 (summer semester)
Profile of the degree program
Significant innovations in vehicle technology are currently and will continue to be realized through mechatronic and information technology systems. Examples include driver assistance systems, such as the lane departure warning system, through to autonomous driving.
Do you want to develop the intelligent vehicle of tomorrow?
The Mechatronics and IT branch of the Automotive Technology degree course provides you with the necessary knowledge and methods from the fields of information technology, mechanics, electrical engineering and vehicle technology. You will deal with sensor technology, actuator technology, software development and data processing. New technologies such as artificial intelligence and networked mobility are also key elements. The technologies you learn will not only play a decisive role in vehicles, but also in robots, for example in industry or care.
What we value
Strong practical and project relevance
The course is strongly practice- and project-oriented and therefore specifically geared towards the requirements of professional practice. You will work on the vehicle from the very first semester and work on several projects during the course of your studies, either alone or as part of a team. In addition, you will complete various internships in modern laboratories and workshops alongside your lectures. There are also specific projects with partners from industry, which create valuable contacts for starting your career. The strong practical and project focus of the degree program promotes your skills in project and process management as well as your teamwork and communication skills, optimally preparing you for the demands of the modern working world.
Study internationally
Coburg University of applied sciences ands arts maintains relationships with numerous foreign partner universities.
Students have the opportunity to spend a study or practical semester abroad. It is also possible to obtain a double degree in the Bachelor of Automotive Technology. This means that students obtain a Bachelor’s degree from Coburg University of applied sciences and arts and a Bachelor’s degree from our partner university Tongji University (China). Further information can be found at: Study abroad
Join the CAT Racing team
Students at the university design their own racing car to compete against teams from other universities in the “Formula Student” competition on international race tracks. CAT-Racing always achieves top placings. You too can become part of the team, prepare for your future career and, above all, have a lot of fun. Further information at www.cat-racing.de
Course content and schedule
The course is strongly practice- and project-oriented. You will learn the most important knowledge and methods from the fields of information technology, mechanics, electrical engineering and automotive engineering. You will also deal with new technologies.
1st study section (basics)
In the Mechatronics and IT branch of the Automotive Technology degree program, you will learn the following basics in the first three theoretical semesters:
- Automotive engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanics and construction
- Electrical engineering and electronics
- Computer science and programming
- Business administration
- Project management
2nd study stage (specialization)
The second stage of your studies begins in the fourth semester. You can either complete your internship semester straight away or wait until the sixth semester. This allows you to design your course of study individually. You can also complete your internship semester abroad.
In the two theoretical semesters of the second stage of the course (e.g. 4th and 5th semester or 5th and 6th semester) you will deepen your knowledge in your specific field of study. Contents are for example:
- Sensors and data processing
- Automotive Software Engineering
- Vehicle communication
- Artificial intelligence
- Control engineering
- Product development in the automotive industry
By choosing various compulsory elective modules , you can further shape your studies to a large extent according to your wishes. You can choose from the following subjects, for example:
- Driver assistance systems
- Model-based software development
- Machine vision
- Electrical drive technology
The Bachelor’s thesis can be written on site or in industry and is integrated into the 7th semester.
Practice during studies
Basic internship
Before the start of the practical semester, i.e. before your studies or during the first semester break, you will complete a 6-week basic internship in a company and gain your first practical insights into the automotive industry. The basic internship can be waived in full or in part upon application, for example if you have a degree from a technical college or relevant vocational training. You can find more information in our information sheet on the basic internship. If you have any questions, please contact the relevant internship officer.
Practical semester
You can complete the practical semester in either the fourth or sixth semester. It comprises a continuous period of 20 weeks in a company. Here you can put your skills to the test in industry on an interesting project and make valuable contacts for your career. You will also attend practical courses.
Studying with in-depth practice (PraxisPLUS)
Studying with in-depth practice (PraxisPLUS)
A degree course with in-depth practical experience (PraxisPLUS) offers the opportunity to gain up to 50 percent more practical experience during the course of your studies – without extending the duration of your studies. The prerequisite is a work contract with a company/institution. Students can apply their knowledge from the lecture directly at work. The work in the company is remunerated. This in turn makes it easier to finance their studies.
Cooperative study program (PraxisPLUS)
In the combined study program (PraxisPLUS), you combine the Bachelor’s degree with a suitable vocational training, for example a Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology with training as an automotive mechatronics technician.
This variant usually takes one year longer than the regular course of study, as you spend the first year exclusively in the training company and at the vocational school; you only start studying in the second year. From then on, you will spend the lecture period at the university and the lecture-free period as well as the practical semester in your training company. After 2.5 to 3 years, you will take the final examination for your apprenticeship, but will continue to work for your practice partner. You will also agree the topic of your Bachelor’s thesis with them. After 4.5 to 5 years, you will have a vocational training qualification and a Bachelor’s degree.
Job & Career
Well-trained engineers are in demand worldwide. The automotive industry is a key sector with a high level of innovation. With your degree in mechatronics and IT, you can develop, simulate and program mechatronic and software-based functions at a vehicle manufacturer or supplier and test them on test benches and in the vehicle. This will prepare you for the major trends in vehicle technology, such as driver assistance systems, autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, CarIT or vehicle networking. You also have everything you need to manage projects and lead teams. You can use your skills not only in the automotive industry, but also for other applications in the field of mechatronics and robotics, such as in industry or care.
Do another master's degree!
After successfully completing their Bachelor’s degree, good graduates have the opportunity to gain further qualifications with a Master’s degree. Coburg University of applied sciences and arts offers Master’s degree courses in Autonomous Driving, Additive Manufacturing & Lightweight Design and Development and Management in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering as well as other technical degree courses. You can also find an overview of which Master’s degree programs you can combine with your Bachelor’s degree here.
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Student ambassador
I’m Laurena and I’m a student ambassador for the Automotive Technology degree program. As I study at Coburg University of applied sciences and arts, I can answer your questions directly. So if you want to know what the course is all about or what it’s like to live in Coburg, just send me an e-mail: laurena.kempf@stud.hs-coburg.de
Curriculum and examination regulations
The module plan provides an overview of the structure of the degree program.
The module handbook provides information on the content of the individual modules and the study and examination regulations form the legal basis of the degree program. Questions about the content of the degree course will be answered by the course advisor Prof. Dr. Matthias Geuß.
