General Engineering
At OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, we are thrilled to offer an exceptional bilingual eight semester Bachelor's program with a holistic approach to engineering. You will gain both, technical skills and practical experience, working together in projects and teams. With a strong foundation in essential engineering and a specialization in one of our nine engineering programs, we prepare you to face the challenges of the 21st century.
A Degree Program with a Future
This study bilingual program will be taught in English for the first three semesters. You will study modules of all STEM disciplines to examine the field of engineering in an interdisciplinary and praxis-oriented context - next to German classes. You discover the professional fields of engineering in a project-oriented way of work in teams. In the third semester you choose an engineering specialization from a range of ten engineering fields. In a work placement in the fourth semester you join one of OWL's leading companies to gain professional praxis and improve your German. In the fifth semester you will continue your specialization in German together with students from the German engineering programs.
You will bring one of the following educational backgrounds:
- General university entrance qualification (Abitur)
- Specialized university entrance qualification
- Advanced technical college certificate (Fachhochschulreife)
In addition:
- Proven knowledge of good English (level B2)
- Proven knowledge of German (level A1)
- Proof of knowledge of German must be provided at the latest at the time of enrollment.
1st Semester (English)
- STEM Fundamentals I (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering)
- Introduction to General Engineering
- Programming
- German (for international students)
- Technical English (for German-speaking students)
2nd Semester (English)
- STEM Fundamentals II (Mathematics, Materials Science, Engineering Mechanics)
- Lab Project
- Digital Networks
- German (for international students)
- Presenting in English (for German-speaking students)
3rd Semester (English)
- Intercultural Competencies
- Relevant topics according to the chosen specialization
4th semester
- Internship at a company
- Portfolio and reflection
5th semester (German)
- Courses corresponding to the chosen concentration (German)
6th semester (German)
- Courses corresponding to the chosen specialization (German)
7th semester (German)
- Courses corresponding to the chosen specialization (German)
8th semester (German)
- Courses corresponding to the chosen specialization (German)
Specialization
- Computer Science
- Digital Production Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Food Technology
- Life Sciences: Pharmaceutical Engineering, Biotechnology, and Cosmetic Technology
- Wood Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
Our comprehensive, innovative and bilingual program will give you expertise in key engineering areas engineering disciplines in combination with intercultural and language skills. Experimental and practical skills go together with mathematical, technical and analytical abilities, all within an intercultural environment which will enhance your view on today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. With your chosen specialization you will graduate with the knowledge and skills to face the multi-faceted engineering problems of tomorrow.
Due to our holistic approach to engineering, you will have ample possibilities to work - beyond a single discipline - all within the field of engineering. By choosing one of our nine specializations you focus to work as a mechanical or electrical engineer, wood technologist or food technologist - but you will be well equipped for interdisciplinary tasks and positions. We are happy to partner with respected and world leading companies like Phoenix Contact and Weidmüller in the electrical sector, Schüco International and Miele in the mechanical field, or Dr. Oetker in the food sector. They all offer opportunities to work and gain real-world experience. Join us to unlock your full potential and advance your career through work placements, student jobs and attractive positions after your studies.
At our Innovation Campus Lemgo (ICL), you will be part of a vibrant international community, surrounded by approachable professors who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and collaborating on real-world projects with companies in the region and nationwide. After your study integrated work placement in the fourth semester, you will be able to continue as a student trainee in various companies or in research projects on campus.
You will have access to the latest technologies in cooperation with our research facilities such as Future Food Factory OWL, SmartFactoryOWL (in cooperation with Fraunhofer-Institut IOSB-INA) and Centrum industrial IT (CiIT, Science-to-Business Center). In close collaboration with one of the six research institutes at our university in the field of IT, Life Science, Energy or Science in Dialogue you gain insights into cutting-edge research.
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- directly to sustainable cities and communities
- directly to sustainable consumption and production
- directly to climate action
- directly to partnerships to achieve the goals
Studying at Innovation Campus Lemgo
At the Innovation Campus in Lemgo, you’ll study at one of the most exciting technology hubs in North Rhine-Westphalia. Here you’ll find state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, as well as science-to-business factories. Take, for example, the Centrum Industrial IT, where companies from across the OWL region have established branches. Or the Smart Factory OWL, which demonstrates data and AI management. At the Future Food Factory OWL—unique in Europe—similar activities take place, this time focused on food production. New Work and knowledge transfer converge at InnovationSPIN. Here, TH OWL, the district administration, and the skilled trades demonstrate transparent collaboration and a spirit that fosters innovation. In addition to the Fraunhofer IOSB-INA, the campus is also home to two vocational colleges as well as the Bundesliga handball club TBV Lemgo-Lippe. And best of all: the campus features student housing just a short walk from the university and downtown.
Information
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Still have questions?
Our Student Services will answer all your questions about studying at TH OWL as well as about the application and enrollment process:
Phone: +49 5261 702 2534
Email: studierendenservice(at)th-owl.de
Office hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.