The Master's programme in Industrial Engineering imparts in-depth interdisciplinary scientific competence in the field of economics and engineering sciences on the basis of the previous Bachelor's programme (or programmes with equivalent content) and expands the ability to work independently in a scientific manner. At the same time, the course contents consist (almost) entirely of the selected compulsory electives, so that a clear subject-specific profile is achieved in this degree programme. Through interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary courses with different teaching forms, the students are to further develop their ability to solve problems in an interdisciplinary manner. The success of this programme, which has been offered since 2003, is evident from the fact that graduates have very good career prospects in a wide variety of industrial and service sectors in very different fields of activity (both at home and abroad) and are also readily sought after by companies as interns or working students during their studies. Compared to the Bachelor's degree, the job and responsibility profiles of graduates in these companies (or in the academic environment) also grow with "increasing academic maturity".

Study plan

Study plan

You can find the examination regulations for your study program here: Examination regulations according to study programs

Study plans as well as information about the modules in the study program can be found in the module database VDB:

Information material

Prospective students will find an overview of the study program and other relevant topics here.

Further information on the Master of Industrial Engineering as well as FAQs can be found at: Master Programme Industrial Engineering

Study plan as well as information about the modules in the study program can be found in the module database VDB:

• Industrial Engineering (Electrical Power Technology and Management)
• Industrial Engineering (Information Technology and Management)
• Industrial Engineering (Mechanical Engineering and Management)

Admission

Admission requirements

A Bachelor's degree (usually consisting of seven-semesters) with equivalent content in industrial engineering or in a comparable degree programme with a grade of 2.7 or better. See also the forms and applications on the programme website under Downloads.
Further information can be obtained from the examination board.

The documents for admission should be sent to:
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Ruxandra Hoffmann
Fakultät für Ingenieurwissenschaften
Bereich Prüfungsausschuss Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen
Gebäude SG, Raum 167
Geibelstraße 41
47057 Duisburg

Admission

Unrestricted admission (study places are not limited).

Enrollment takes place during the enrollment period at the student register's office on the Duisburg campus.

Prospective students from non-EU countries should apply to the International Office of the Duisburg Campus.

Language Skills

The language of instruction at the University of Duisburg-Essen is German (except in the English-language programs). Therefore, you must have good German language skills if you want to study successfully. The majority of foreign applicants must pass the "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" (DSH 2 level; with some exceptions) before beginning their studies.

• German nationals (persons who have acquired their higher education entrance qualification in Germany or at a German school abroad) do not require any special proof of German language skills.
• Citizens of an EU member state (and citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) or German citizens with a foreign educational qualification, as well as
• Citizens of a country outside the EU with a foreign university entrance qualification must pass the "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" (DSH 2 level) or the TestDaF (TDN 4) before the begin of their studies.

Information on the German Language Test for University Entrance (DSH)

Additional language skills

According to Examination Regulations § 2, Para. 2:
In the international environment of industrial engineering, English plays an increasing role as an international technical language. The aim of the degree programme is therefore also to impart a familiarity with the English technical language through the use of the English language in selected compulsory and elective courses. Appropriate language skills are therefore required.

Study accompanying internship

During the Master's programme, no internships are required.