Information Engineering (Bachelor)
Fakultät Technik und Informatik
In which career fields will I work? | Electronic communications have influenced every day life enormously during the last 150 years. This is obvious both for the established and the emerging economies, whenever we use a telephone or watch television. But it is also true for seemingly remote areas, for even there weather data is collected and volcanic eruptions, thunderstorms or other natural phenomena are monitored by satellite. The rapid development of computers has added previously unimaginable power to all types of data handling. Consequently we are now witnessing the emergence of technical systems in which information is collected, stored, retrieved and offered for use on a large scale, thus inspiring the concept of the „global village“. In view of this we understand information engineering in a broad sense covering everything from electrical engineering and computer science to the development and managing of information systems. There are strong signals from the development of the world economy as well as from the progress of technology that the demand for qualified staff in the field of information engineering will increase substantially during the coming years. To become a successful professional in this field you need a sound basis on both the hardware and software sides of such systems. Physical interconnection of computers, processing of digital signals, software engineering and database management alike, for example are essential areas of experience if you want to be well prepared for your career. | |
What is the content of the degree program? | The Hamburg University of Applied Sciences offers courses that will enable you to meet the challenge of modern information engineering in an atmosphere of international communication and exchange. CURRICULUM (structure): 1st year: Mathematics, Introduction to Electrical Engineering, Software Construction, Intercultural and Language Competences 2nd year: Signals and Systems, Electrical Engineering and Applications, Computer Science, Economics and Management 5. Semester: industrial placement (20 weeks) 6./7. Semester: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Engineering, Elective Modules, Bachelor Thesis | |
What skills and interests should I have? | ...respond to a majority of the following questions with "yes" 1. Do I have strong interest in technology and technical systems? 2. Am I interested in understanding how technical systems work? 3. Am I able to develop enough persistence to reach the solution of a problem? 4. Do I enjoy mathematics? 5. Do I like to think in abstract terms? 6. Am I able to associate familar objects with unfamiliar objects? | |
What is particular to the degree program? | Lectures and examinations are conducted in English. | |
Are there special requirements for foreign students applicants? | Foreign applicants should clarify admission requirements, courses of studies, and acceptance of foreign reports and certificates well in advance of coming to Germany, i.e. as early as one year before the degree program starts. Information can be found online: www.haw-hamburg.de/english and www.haw-hamburg.de/international. | |
Can I study abroad? | Students planning to spend a semester or other academic training abroad find useful information on the website of the International Office: www.haw-hamburg.de/international | |
How do I apply? | Admissions Office
Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg
Studentensekretariat und Prüfungsamt
im Studierendenzentrum
Stiftstraße 69
D-20099 Hamburg (Campus Berliner Tor)
Tel.: + 49.40.25 41 47 40
Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm
You can apply online within the application period between April 1 and July 15. | |
When can I apply? | The degree program admits students only for the winter semester (Semester 2 in the Academic year). Application period: 1st April - 15th July. | |
What are the entry requirements? | „Hochschulreife“ (equivalent to German Fachhochschulreife, allgemeine Hochschulreife or fachgebundene Hochschulreife), A-levels or eqivalent school leaving certificates. Knowledge of English language proven by accepted certificates, i. e. TOEFL-test (at least 550 points paper test or 220 points computer test), IELTS (minimum Band 6) or comparable tests or certificates about good performance in foreign countries. For German applicants at least "befriedigend" in school certificate. | |
Do I need to complete a pre-study placement? | No, there is no requirement for a pre-study placement. | |
When do lectures start? | Lectures start as follows: Wintersemester 2013/14: September 16th 2013, Summersemester 2014: March 10th 2014 . Further information is available on our homepage www.haw-hamburg.de/studieren | |
Is there any support provided for student beginners? | There will be a pre-math course offered two weeks before the beginning of the semester. This course will be conducted in English. During the first week of the semester you will be provided with important information and guidelines for your first steps towards studying. Dates will be published under: www.haw-hamburg.de/erfolgreicherstudieneinstieg . Further support is available by a tutorial programme for student beginners (TSE). Information about TSE you will find on our homepage www.haw-hamburg.de/studieneinstieg | |
How long is the degree program? | 7 semesters | |
Do I have to pay fees? | All students have to pay a semester contribution of 291,60 € . There are no tuition fees. | |
Which degree qualification will I be awarded? | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) | |
Who can help me if I have further questions? | General Student Advisory Team Stiftstraße 69 Prof. Dr. Lutz Leutelt Berliner Tor 7 20099 Hamburg Tel.: + 49.40.428 75-8164 Fax: - 83 09 lutz.leutelt@haw-hamburg.de
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Additional information | ... you will find on our website http://www.haw-hamburg.de/fakultaeten-und-departments/ti/international/information-engineering.html | |
Location | Fakultät Technik und Informatik Department Informations- und Elektrotechnik Berliner Tor 7, 20099 Hamburg |
