Engineering Science B. Sc. Joint Degree
The BSc degree course in Engineering is an interdisciplinary joint study offered by the University of Salzburg and the Technical University of Munich. Thus, it combines the disciplines of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences, and takes a closer look at the ties between competences from the fields of physics, chemistry, materials science and mechanical engineering.
The target group is school leavers with a university entrance qualification who have a STEM background as their previous education, and who have an extensive interest in scientific and technical subject areas, combined with a general interdisciplinary understanding of technology.
All those who have the following preferences are addressed:
- a fundamental interest in both development activities and application problems;
- an aptitude for creative solutions to problems with a technical and scientific bent in combination with a structured and methodical approach;
- Creativity and resourcefulness, so that they can work out scientific-technical problems and topics themselves during their studies and develop them further independently.
What you'll learn for your future?
The BSc degree course in Engineering is an interdisciplinary joint study offered by the University of Salzburg and the Technical University of Munich. Thus, it combines the disciplines of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences, and takes a closer look at the ties between competences from the fields of physics, chemistry, materials science and mechanical engineering.
The students of the Joint-Degree Bachelor's degree programme in Engineering Sciences learn scientific knowledge in the STEM subjects and gain practical experience with modern measuring techniques. The compulsory internship in companies and/or non-university research institutions provided for in the Bachelor's degree programme is intended on the one hand to increase their problem-solving competence in engineering issues and on the other hand to provide insights into the relevant professional life.
The aim of this degree course is to educate outstanding engineers skilled in scientific reasoning, who will be able to link research with development compartments/research with production compartments in various areas of the industry. Graduates have a profound knowledge of methods from several disciplines and are interdisciplinary in demand. On the job, they are able to utilize their comprehensive scientific competences to solve practical problems.
Type of Study: Full Time
Standard Duration of Studies: 7 Semester
Credits: 210 ECTS
Main Locations: Salzburg, Munich
Admission Category: Matura or school leaving certificate, Curriculum
Tuition Fees: for Students from Non-EU Countries
In the first four semesters of the joint-degree bachelor's programme at PLUS, students learn the basics of mathematics, physics, chemistry and materials science, as well as computer-aided measuring techniques and data capture.
In the fifth and sixth semesters, engineering science of engineering mechanics, machine elements, process technology, simulation technology and computer-aided modelling using finite element methods are taught at TUM. In addition, so-called soft skills, as well as basic knowledge science of management and business administration are offered.
In the final seventh semester, students choose which university (PLUS or TUM) they would like to complete their final Bachelor's thesis at.
The standard period of study for the bachelor's Engineering BSC is seven semesters.
The course starts in Salzburg, where students complete the first phase including mathematics and the basics in natural sciences. Following this, students change to Munich, where they will learn the methods of engineering in the subsequent two semesters at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). In their 7th semester, students complete their work placement at one of the two universities, as well as their Bachelor’s thesis, which is to be written either at the University of Salzburg or the TU Munich.
Students of the Joint-Degree Bachelor's degree programme in Engineering are required to complete at least two semesters at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Semesters five to six of the programme are eligible for this.
In addition, students of the Joint-Degree Bachelor's Programme can complete a semester abroad. Semesters 2-4 of the programme are eligible for this. The recognition of courses completed abroad is carried out by the responsible governing body at PLUS. The applicant must submit the documents required for the assessment.
It is ensured that semesters abroad (if not completed at TUM) are possible without delays in the progress of studies if the following conditions are met:
- courses amounting to at least 30 ECTS credits are completed per semester abroad;
- the courses completed during the semester abroad do not coincide in content with courses already completed at the University of Salzburg;
- before the start of the semester abroad it has been determined by official decision which of the planned examinations are equivalent to the examinations prescribed in the curriculum.
In addition to the subject-related competences, the following qualifications, among others, can be acquired through a study period abroad:
- Acquisition and deepening of subject-specific foreign language skills;
- Acquisition and deepening of general foreign language skills (language comprehension, conversation,...);
- Acquisition and deepening of organisational competence through independent planning of everyday study in international administrative and university structures;
- Getting to know and studying in international study systems as well as broadening one's own subject perspective;
- Acquiring and deepening intercultural competences.
Students with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses are actively supported by the university (DE disability & diversity) in finding a place for a semester abroad and in planning it.
For detailed information on stays abroad, visit the PLUS page.
In the work placement, students are to deepen their methodological knowledge in diverse research groups and on various devices at TUM or PLUS and are to be introduced to practical research and development. Students must positively complete 8 experiments (an average time expenditure of 0.62 ECTS = 2 days is to be estimated per experiment). At least 5 experiments or stations each are set up at the TUM and the PLUS. At least 3 experiments must be carried out at the TUM and at least 3 experiments at the PLUS. The students can already carry out the Salzburg part of the ring practical in the 5th or 6th semester if they can present 120 ECTS from the first 4 semesters.
In addition, in the Joint-Degree Bachelor's Programme Engineering Sciences, an obligatory work experience of (at least) 6 weeks in the sense of full employment must be completed during the lecture-free period during the programme. This practical experience serves to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the degree programme.
Information on the organisation and contents of the internship and the compulsory internship can be found on the PLUS website.
Administration of this degree course will be the responsibility of Paris Lodron University in Salzburg (PLUS). Detailed information on the degree course and assessment procedure can be found on the website of the Paris-Lodron Universität Salzburg.