Engineering
Electrical Engineering
- Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
- Duration: 7 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- No admission restrictions
This forward-looking course of studies prepares you for work in the modern electrical engineering fields of energy, communications and automation engineering. You can choose between specialisms in Energy Engineering and Automation & Communication and acquire skills in the fields of analysis, design and operation of electrical systems. After graduation you could, for example, begin a career in designing industrial robots, planning control systems, energy systems and networksor in researching the communications technologies of the future. Further information
Electrical Engineering (dual)
- Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
- Duration: 9 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- No admission restrictions
- Requirement: Contract with suitable company
Electrical engineers combine creativity with technical expertise. Developing industrial robots, planning power plants and energy grids, designing control systems for industrial production and researching the communications technologies of the future – these are just some of the career opportunities available to you with this degree. Combining university study and structured practical phases provides you with the optimum blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, making it easier for you to enter the world of work. Further information
Mechanical Engineering
- Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
- Duration: 7 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- No admission restrictions
A degree in Mechanical Engineering is the foundation for careers in a host of different fields. With this qualification under your belt not only do you have the option to go on to work in mechanical engineering and automotive manufacturing, but also in plant construction and electrical engineering, precision engineering (e.g. aerospace engineering or medical technology) and other metal processing industries. During the programme you will acquire proficiency in mathematics, physics and computer science and in addition you will be able to choose between two areas of specialisation: Construction Engineering and Production Engineering. Further information
Systems Engineering
- Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
- Duration: 7 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- No admission restrictions
This programme addresses the area where mechanics, electronics and information technology intersect. In subjects such as mathematics, technical physics, computer science, robotics and methodical design, the foundations are laid for future work in analysing, designing and operating electromechanical systems with human-machine interfaces. After graduation you could, for example, seek a career in aircraft development, power plant operation or medical technology. Further information
Business Engineering
- Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
- Duration: 7 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- No admission restrictions
Unlike programmes in pure Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering includes commercial components. Occupations where these two areas intersect are becoming more and more important. You will therefore receive a basic grounding in business studies and also be able to choose to focus on either Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. After graduating you could, for example, work in product development, consulting or logistics. Further information
Sustainable Resources, Engineering and Management (StREaM)
English-taught, international study programme
- Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
- Duration: 7 semesters
- Start: summer semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- No admission restrictions
StREaM combines engineering and economics, with a special focus on sustainability as an overlapping theme. During your studies, you will acquire basic knowledge in engineering and in economics and also learn about the principles of sustainable development and the responsible use of resources and energy. After graduating, you can work in positions that require an understanding of both technology and economics, e. g. in the fields of product distribution, product development as well as in quality and environmental management. The English-taught, international study programme opens up a wide range of career opportunities worldwide. Further information
Human-Technology Interaction
- Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
- Duration: 7 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- No admission restrictions
In many cases technology makes it easier and more convenient for us to organise our everyday lives. For people with disabilities, innovative technologies such as artificial organs or robots can increase quality of life to a significant extent. To do this, technology needs to be adapted to meet individual needs. The programme in Human-Technology Interaction combines technical subjects such as Information Technology and Electrical Engineering with psychological and social and health science subjects. The programme will enable you to acquire the necessary skills to analyse needs and be able to describe them in such a way that it is possible to develop innovative technical solutions as a result. Further information
Civil Engineering
- Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
- Duration: 7 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- No admission restrictions
Civil Engineering includes planning, calculating, constructing and overseeing engineered structures both above and below the ground. On this course you will become familiar with a wide variety of building materials and how they are used to construct buildings or roads. You will perform building calculations and examine individual components in the lab. After graduating you could go on to work in a leadership role in construction, develop products for the construction industry or plan structural/civil engineering projects. Further information
Civil Engineering (dual)
- Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
- Duration: 9 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- No admission restrictions
- Requirement: Contract with suitable company
The dual track programme leads to a university degree as a civil engineer and will also enable you to qualify for a construction-related occupation. Vocational training takes place outside the university and is organised by Magdeburg’s construction education centre (‘Baubildungszentrum Magdeburg’). The degree programme consists of three semesters of practical training and six semesters of theoretical study. During the first six semesters, students alternate each semester between studying and training. The final three semesters are spent entirely at the university. Further information
Safety and Hazard Defence
- Degree: Bachelor of Science
- Duration: 7 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- Aptitude test
Major fires and floods are rare occurrences, but are events for which society must be prepared. To this end, possible scenarios are envisaged that make it possible to develop suitable defence measures and strategies for crisis situations. This requires both scientific and technical skills. The programme conveys the necessary expertise for dealing effectively with disaster situations. Areas of application after graduation include safety engineering, fire safety, working for the fire service or the police, engineering firms, expert and assessment offices or for the technical authorities. Further information
Environment and Resources
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering (dual)
Recycling and Waste Management
- Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
- Duration: 7 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- No admission restrictions
Every year, the average German produces approximately half a tonne of refuse. On this programme you will learn about waste prevention, recycling, disposal and treatment. The focus is on conserving natural resources and protecting both people and the environment. After successfully completing your studies, you will, for example, be able to plan and build equipment and systems in the waste management sector or work in environmental areas of industry or for monitoring authorities. Further information
Safety and Hazard Defence
Water Management
- Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
- Duration: 7 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- No admission restrictions
Our water bodies are used for water supply, energy generation, irrigation and navigation, as well as for leisure and recreation. On this programme, you will consider all ecological, technological, process engineering and structural aspects of water as a medium. You will take water samples, perform lab analyses and measure pH values, all of which mean that this programme has a highly practical aspect. With a degree in Water Management you could begin a career with the authorities, water and waste water organisations, engineering firms or research and teaching. Further information
Economics and Languages
Sustainable Business Administration – Digital Business/ Social Management/ Human Resources Management
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- Duration: 7 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Stendal
- No admission restrictions
The degree programme offers you the opportunity to discover economics and management and to understand how a company is managed sustainably. You can specialise in digital business, social management as well as human resources and organisation. Sustainability, digitalisation and entrepreneurship are the overlapping themes in all subjects. During your studies, you will acquire comprehensive business basics, fundamental and practice-oriented knowledge in future-relevant subject areas as well as individual specialised knowledge. The programme prepares you for responsible positions in which you can help shape the future and launch innovations. Further information
Business Administration (dual)
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- Duration: 7 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Stendal
- No admission restrictions
- Requirement: Contract with suitable company
The dual programme qualifies you for demanding roles in every field of commerce as well as middle management. Regularly switching between university and industry provides you with an especially thorough practical grounding. In addition, the dual nature of the course enables you to acquire a high level of competency and social skills alongside specialist business knowledge. This means that after successfully completing your studies, you will be able to enter the world of work without the need for a long period of familiarisation. Further information
Sign Language Interpreting
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- Duration: 8 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- With admission restrictions
If you study Sign Language Interpreting, you will be prepared to work professionally as a linguistic conduit between the hearing, who use spoken language, and the deaf and hearing-impaired, who prefer sign language as a means of communication. Employment opportunities can be found wherever the hearing and the deaf meet and communicate, for example at work, in healthcare, in public authorities, courts of law, at cultural events or in the media. Basic knowledge (60 class hours) of German sign language is a prerequisite for entry to the programme. Further information
Language and Communication in Organizations
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- Duration: 6 semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- No admission restrictions
This programme combines a broad range of areas such as language, technology and business. It provides a scientifically sound and practically-oriented education that prepares you for working in diverse fields of employment in national and international companies, organisations and public bodies whether in translation, multilingual technical documentation or corporate communications. You will have the opportunity to develop your language skills and intercultural competences during the integrated semester abroad. Further information
Business Engineering
Sustainable Resources, Engineering and Management (StREaM)
English-taught, international study programme
Media and Design
Industrial Design
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- Duration: 7 semesters
- Start: winter and summer semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- Aptitude test
The programme objective is to acquire professional qualifications in the conceptualisation of complex technical products. Here you will learn to develop industrial products in such a manner that modern technical possibilities are maximised through intuitive use of the product. During your studies you will, for example, design furniture, sports products such as skateboards and roller skis, and even machine interfaces. After graduation you could work as a freelancer, start your own company or find a position in a design agency or larger company. Further information
Journalism
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- Duration: semesters
- Start: winter semester
- Campus Magdeburg
- With admission restrictions
Our world is becoming increasingly complex, with the media also undergoing ever more rapid transformations. On the course in Journalism, students are trained to be able to explain these complex relationships in simple terms and to be in a position to do so using a wide range of media methods, be they traditional or cross-media. The programme conveys fundamental knowledge of the media and application-oriented skills for the preparation, planning and execution of media projects. From the second semester, students can choose one of the following areas of specialisation: politics, society and the public realm, or media management. Further information
