Electrical Engineering (Bachelor)

Electrical engineering is one of the most important economic sectors in Germany, covering the classic areas of energy supply, automation technology, telecommunications and circuit technology. The importance of electrical engineering has once again increased significantly due to the transformation of industry under the buzzwords "digitization of industry", "Industry 4.0" or "Industrial Internet of Things" and the energy transition. Solutions from communications engineering and high-frequency technology are required for the processing and transmission of digital data. Future autonomous systems in industry and transportation require research in measurement, control and automation technology.

The digitalization of industry, electromobility and the energy transition are creating a rapidly growing job market for graduates in electrical engineering. The VDE assumes that the number of jobs will increase by up to 50% in the coming years, with the students completing their studies not even covering the demand for existing vacancies. In particular, the information technology, automotive and energy technology sectors will need well-trained electrical engineers in the future. The electrical engineering course trains engineers who are able to carry out interdisciplinary research and development in the fields of general electrical engineering, energy technology or information technology. It is a course that is very well known and valued by employers and graduates are urgently needed in industry, particularly for the digital transformation, i.e. for modern technologies.

• Electrical engineering is a well-known degree with a high reputation among potential employers
• Very good job prospects: At the current rate, the number of graduates does not even cover the demand for existing vacancies.
• Digitalization, energy transition and electromobility require research and development by electrical engineers and therefore the skills and knowledge of graduates in classic and new technologies are in demand.

With its research focus on open cyber-physical systems and simulation as well as sustainable energy systems, Clausthal University of Technology addresses the central topics of digitalization and the energy transition and offers a wide range of internships and theses. One partner in digitalization, the energy transition and electromobility is China, where huge metropolitan areas place special demands on mobility, energy generation and information exchange. German industry needs electrical engineers with expertise in China. For this reason, the degree program offers students on the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering course the opportunity to study in China for one or more semesters in cooperation with Sichuan University in Chengdu.

The course is designed to provide the foundations for researching and developing modern technologies for the digitalized world. The aim is to be able to design technical systems with optimal behavior. This requires basic mathematical, physical and technical knowledge, which is taught in the first 3 semesters in particular. In the following semesters, more content with methodological competence is taught and elective subjects give students the opportunity to choose their own specializations. The last two semesters also include internships and a final thesis (scientific work). Successful completion of the course should open up the possibility of a consecutive Master's degree and later a doctorate.

• Fundamentals of natural sciences (mathematics, physics)
• Engineering fundamentals (electrical engineering, technical mechanics, systems theory, control engineering, power engineering, power generation, electrical functional materials, theory of electromagnetic fields and waves, design of embedded systems)
• Engineering applications (data processing, electronics, measurement technology, mechatronic systems, communications engineering, automation technology)
• Interdisciplinary content (English, Chinese language skills, business administration, social skills)

An 8-week pre-study internship must be completed before commencing the degree program and must be completed at the latest when registering for the Bachelor's thesis. A 10-week industrial placement must be completed as part of the degree program.