Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in our Master-Program "Automotive Production Engineering".
All information on the content of the study course can be found here:
Information on the application procedure for master applicants in
general can be found here:
https://www.thi.de/en/studies/application/master-application
Information on the application from abroad can be found here:
https://www.thi.de/en/studies/application/masterapplication-from-abroad
Applicants who did not acquire their Bachelor's Degree in Germany have to apply twice:
- !!! Attention: In case your relevant pre-studies were acquired in China, India or Vietnam you need an APS certificate in order to apply at uni-assist!!!
Deadlines for applications for the summer term: We recommend submitting the documents at uni-assist until 5th of December as the VPD then has to be submitted at the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt until 15th of January at the latest.
Application at uni-assist is possible during
the whole year, you don't have to wait for the application period to start.
b) Apply online at
Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (https://www3.primuss.de/cgi-bin/bew_anmeldung/index.pl
). The application period for the summer term
(starting 15th of March) is from 15th of November to 15th of January.
There you will have to upload all
the necessary documents including your VPD. You can still upload documents
within the respective periods (there will be deadlines per document in the
upload area) after you sent your application online (there is no need to send
hardcopies for an application).
The requirements for the course are
- The successful completion of a Bachelor´s or "Diplom"-degree
in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics or
an equivalent degree at a German university with a minimum of 210 credit points
(in conformity with General Examination Regulations) or - the successful completion of an equivalent degree at a foreign
university
It is possible to apply for a master’s degree with less than 210 ECTS (normally 180 ECTS); however, proof of compensation of the missing 30 ECTS has to be provided no later than the end of the application period by means of:
-
Proof of practical experience
outside the degree course which corresponds to the practical semester of a
bachelor’s degree in terms of content and scope. Please note that where
documents are submitted to show evidence of practical professional
experience or either practical or theoretical achievements worth 30 ECTS –
in addition to a bachelor’s degree – the documents must clearly
indicate that the 30 ECTS were obtained over and above the bachelor's
degree programme. Confirmation can be provided by the university
showing that the ECTS/internship were not counted towards the first
degree. The duration of the practical professional experience gained
outside the first degree should be equivalent to 20 weeks of full-time
work. Furthermore, the experience reference must be submitted on an
official letterhead together with a description of the tasks you hold.
or - Proof of practical or theoretical studies and examinations passed at a German or foreign university in addition to the student’s first degree which corresponds in content and scope to the demands of a bachelor's degree
- Successful completion of the orientation and selection process for applicants outside the EU and outside the EEA states: Documented proof of experience in the field of Automotive Production by internship and/or project work/academic papers. Please take note of our Statutes for International Orientation and Selection Procedures
- Proof of satisfactory knowledge of the English language (level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference of Languages): list of accepted English language proficiencies This certification is not required of applicants who have completed their university degree in the English language or when the applicant is a citizen of a country where English is spoken as a first language.
The above named requirements may also be changed for the coming application period, so please inform yourself again on our website before you apply.
The decision if you are eligible for the desired study program at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt can only be checked in a legally binding manner as part of the application process using the documents you submitted. Without presentation of your application, it is not possible to make a binding statement or to give any evaluation about the chances of your application in relation to your previous educational background.
Application period for the summer term (starting mid of March) will be from November 15th to January 15th.
You always have to apply online (https://www3.primuss.de/cgi-bin/bew_anmeldung/index.pl )!
Letters of admission and rejection can be expected by the beginning to mid of February.
Sometimes for Master courses with aptitude test or orientation and selection procedure 1-2 additional weeks are necessary, as the respective procedure has to be performed after the end of the application period.
We are aware of the fact that getting letters of admission as early as possible is crucial for the VISA-processing of our international applicants. You can be assured that letters of admission are always provided as soon as possible. Please refrain from inquiring, as this unfortunately can't speed up the admission procedure.
The semester fee for all students is 82 Euros per semester. Costs for living are about 900 Euros per month.
The tuition fee for citizens outside the EU and outside the EEA states is 1,200 Euros per semester.