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Engineering and Management

Engineering and Management
AbschlussStudienformStudiendauerStudienbeginnZulassungSprache
Bachelor of Engineering Vollzeit 6 Semester Wintersemester frei Englisch

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This Bachelor's degree programme combines four important subject areas, guaranteeing professional success on the international stage. Engineering and the Natural Sciences, Business and Economics, Communication and Intercultural Knowledge, and Foreign Languages. The programme is taught in English and is offered by two universities - Merseburg University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with the Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg. Specialists from both institutions teach in their respective fields to guarantee you the best possible study experience. A promising combination of theory and practice as well as technology and business.

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Free Webinar in May

Curious about the program? Join us for a free webinar hosted by My German University! It’s a great opportunity to explore the details of the degree and chat directly with our program coordinators during the live Q&A. 

When: May 26th 2026 at 4:00 PM (CEST)

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Personal Consultation

Do you have questions about studying Engineering and Management at Hochschule Merseburg? We are here to help! Feel free to book a personal online consultation to discuss the program, career prospects, or the application process. It's completely free and without any obligation.

How to book: Simply choose your preferred time slot via our appointment planner (no registration required):

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Once you have signed up, you will receive a link to the online meeting room shortly afterwards.

We look forward to meeting you!

 

 

Our Society needs sustainable technical solutions!

Prof. Dr. Ulf Schubert

What did you study and why?  First, I did an apprenticeship as a chemical technician. Then I studied chemical technology at the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences and environmental sciences at the University of Rostock. My motivation then as well as now is: our modern society is dependent on sustainable technical-chemical solutions.

 

What did you like about your studies; what didn't you like?  I liked understanding connections and being able to link more and more technical content with the knowledge I acquired. I didn't like having to get up early to work in the lab.

 

What does your career path mean to you today? It is one of many possible paths, all of which would probably have been very interesting. Being able to be a university lecturer today is the jackpot for me.

What do students actually learn with you as their professor?  They get to know all the equipment that is used to turn raw materials into products. Equipment that crushes, heats, cools, separates, mixes and transports. They will learn how these devices are connected, how they function in production plants and, above all, how they conserve resources.

 

What makes the bachelor's degree program "Engineering and Management" in Merseburg special? The combination of technology, natural sciences, business administration, management, intercultural skills and foreign languages as a fully English-language, international degree program in cooperation with Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg. For students who would like to work internationally in the future, this is a door opener.

From your point of view: what fields of work and research will the future bring? The topic of sustainability of all processes will keep us busy for a long time to come. Digitization and AI will play a central role in this and it will develop and provide important tools for this.

Professor Ulf Schubert is the supervisor for the Engineering and Management program.

 

Training objectives

The program’s primary goal is to develop highly competent engineers who possess a deep understanding of both economic principles and intercultural communication. Graduates are equipped to analyze international markets and logistical processes while maintaining a thorough mastery of the technical equipment and production facilities under their management. By combining academic training in Germany with intensive language studies in German or a third foreign language, graduates gain the essential tools to build lasting business relationships and effectively shape international production chains and global trade.

 

Profile

There are four profile-forming thematic fields.

Engineering

The curriculum begins with a solid foundation in the natural sciences through Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Building on this, students master engineering basics including Material Science, Transport Phenomena, Thermodynamics, Mechanics, and Electrical Engineering. Advanced coursework focuses on Process Engineering, covering specialized areas such as Process Control, Equipment Design, and Sustainable Energy Supply. Through electives, students can further specialize in Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, CAD, or Plant Engineering. These modules are highly application-oriented and emphasize hands-on practical experience.

Communication and Intercultural Knowledge

Effective communication is vital in a globalized professional environment. Because intercultural awareness is a prerequisite for successful international collaboration, the program includes a dedicated module specifically designed to develop these essential soft skills. This training ensures that students are well-prepared for the challenges of working in diverse, multinational teams and provides them with the tools needed to navigate complex cultural nuances in a professional setting.

Business and Economics

This part of the program draws on modules from the BSc Business Economics at Martin Luther University, providing students with in-depth economic expertise. The curriculum covers essential subjects such as Financial Accounting, Statistics (I & II), Cost Accounting, and Principles of Investment. A wide selection of electives is also available, allowing students to explore the full spectrum of business and economics. To complement this, Merseburg University of Applied Sciences provides specialized modules in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, ensuring a well-rounded professional profile.

Language

Language is the primary key to academic and professional integration. The degree program is taught in English; however, it incorporates specific language tracks based on the students' backgrounds. International students complete five semesters of German as a Foreign Language (DaF), earning 5 ECTS per semester. Conversely, German-speaking students undertake intensive courses in Business and Technical English. Additionally, the program offers the opportunity to study Spanish as a second foreign language over three semesters to further enhance global mobility.

Study content and modules

The content of the study programme is divided into four areas which are colour-coded in the module plan.

Blue = Engineering

Green = Business and Economics

Orange = Languages

Red = Communication and Intercultural Knowledge

Yellow = Internship and Bachelor thesis

The elective subjects are shown in the two tables below. Two modules each with 5 ECTS must be selected and completed from the technical and economic areas.

 

 

Career prospects

As the economy is becoming increasingly global, the need for engineers with a good business knowledge is constantly growing. Whether in a regional technology company as a managing director or as a project manager involved in the construction of a production plant somewhere in the world or with a global player in technical sales, today’s industrial engineers are versatile. With their in-depth knowledge of both technical and economic aspects, they are the link between two highly specialized worlds - engineering and economics.

Information

Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/27:

  • Via uni-assist: August 31, 2026
  • Via University Portal (with VPD): September 30, 2026

Admission to this degree program is not restricted (no NC).

Applicants with foreign educational qualifications must submit their documents via www.uni-assist.de

However, if you already possess a valid VPD (preliminary review documentation), you may apply directly through the Merseburg University of Applied Sciences application portal: https://hisinone.hs-merseburg.de/.

 

A grade of at least "Good" (2.5) must be attested in the subject Mathematics on the university entrance qualification.

Proof of English proficiency at level B2 is required. A list of accepted certificates can be found here.

Bewerbungsfristen für das Wintersemester 2026/27:

  • Über uni-assist: 31. August 2026
  • Über das Hochschulportal (mit VPD): 30. September 2026

Die Zulassung zu diesem Studiengang ist nicht beschränkt (kein NC).

Bewerber mit ausländischen Bildungsnachweisen müssen ihre Unterlagen über www.uni-assist.de einreichen.

Sollten Sie jedoch bereits über eine gültige VPD (Vorprüfungsdokumentation) verfügen, können Sie sich direkt über das Bewerbungsportal der Hochschule Merseburg bewerben: https://hisinone.hs-merseburg.de/.

 

In Mathematik muss im Abitur mindestens die Note „gut“ (2,5) nachgewiesen werden.

Ein Nachweis über Englischkenntnisse auf Niveau B2 ist erforderlich. Eine Liste der anerkannten Zertifikate finden Sie hier.

Contact

For information on application and enrolment please contact:

Ms  Carmen Sowitzki (applicationnoSpam@hs-merseburg.de)

 

Student Counselling

Kontaktperson
Elisa Karau-Unkroth
Allgemeine Studienberaterin
Raum: Hg/G/1/17

Course Coordination

Kontaktperson
Markus Niedobitek
Projektmitarbeiter
Raum: Hg/E/1/10

Academic Advice

Kontaktperson
Prof. Dr. Reza Dariani
Professur für Signale und Systeme
Raum: HG/E/2/14

Accreditation

The accreditation of the study program Engineering and Management, B.Eng., application no. 10022963, has been granted. Accreditation period: 01.10.2024 - 30.09.2032

Presentation of the "Engineering and Mangement" programme by Prof. Thomas Martin

Presentation of the "Engineering and Mangement" programme by Prof. Thomas Martin

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