Study in Germany at the HTWG Konstanz

Discover our English-taught degree programs in engineering, AI, and management. Study in the Lake Constance region – right on the border to Switzerland and close to Austria, Italy and France – and get a top-notch degree, gain valuable practical experience, and develop important skills for an international career.

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Your Starting Point for a Global Career

At the HTWG Konstanz – University of Applied Sciences, you’ll earn more than simply a degree from a German university, you’ll also gain the skills necessary for an international career. We offer our students a practically-oriented education focused on the technologies and challenges of the future – something we’ve been doing since 1906.

Our English-language degree programs allow international students to study in Germany without any German language skills when they start their studies. During their studies, our students work on future-focused topics in a wide range of projects and labs, supervised by experienced professors from industry.

At the HTWG Konstanz, you’ll find both an international environment and a personal atmosphere. Small classes and individualized support makes it easier to be involved, get your personal needs met, and feel at home on campus. The city of Konstanz lies at the heart of an international region: right on the Swiss border and close to Austria and Liechtenstein.

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Hands-on Learning: We offer a wide range of labs, where you can apply what you’ve learned to real-world situations.
International community: At the HTWG, you’ll study alongside students from Germany and all over the world.
State-of-the-art Facilities: Discover cutting-edge technologies and develop solutions for the challenges of the future.
Group Work: Work in teams to develop ideas for solving real-world problems.
Personalized Support: Small class sizes and close contact with instructors ensure you receive the support you need.
Make it happen: Turn your own ideas into reality with us. We’ll support you every step of the way.
Study and Live: Enjoy your time at the HTWG Konstanz—both inside and outside the classroom.

Bachelor’s degree programs

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Areas of Spezialization: Electrical and Electronic Systems, Information Technologies and AI, Sustainable Energy Systems
Length of studies: 7 semesters (including Integrated Internship Semester)
Start of Studies: Winter Semester (WS) and Summer Semester (SS)
Application Deadlines: July 15 for WS, January 15 for SS
Admission: Open Admission

The bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology prepares you for tomorrow’s technologies and technical challenges. You’ll gain a foundation in the natural sciences and learn current working methods in electrical and information engineering and then apply this knowledge to real-world areas such as autonomous systems, electric mobility, smart grids, Industry 4.0, and renewable energy.
With a wide range of elective courses, you can tailor your studies to your personal interests. Over the course of the program, our students learn to understand complex technical systems, see how they connect, and develop practically-oriented solutions to specific technical challenges.
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Sustainable Engineering and Future Technologies
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
Language of Instruction: English (and German held lectures from 3rd semester onwards)
Areas of Spezialization: Energy Science and Technology, Sustainable Mobility, Environmental Engineering, Data Based Engineering, Robotics and Cyberphysical Systems
Length of studies: 7 semesters (including Integrated Internship Semester)
Start of Studies: Winter Semester (WS) and Summer Semester (SS)
Application Deadlines: June 1 for WS, November 1 for SS
Admission: Open Admission
Applied artificial intelligence, the shift to renewable energy, sustainable mobility, and environmentally friendly processes share one requirement: The challenges only get solved when experts from different disciplines work together.
The bachelor’s program in Sustainable Engineering and Future Technologies combines mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, which gives you a broad foundation in engineering and the ability to apply it to future-oriented issues such as energy and environmental engineering, sustainable mobility, data-driven engineering, and robotics. This interdisciplinary approach prepares you to work on complex technological challenges that bring together different fields of engineering.
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Electrical Engineering and Management
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Areas of Spezialization: Electrical and Electronic Systems, Information Technologies and AI, Sustainable Energy Systems and Management, Sustainable Global Value Networks
Length of studies: 7 semesters (including Integrated Internship Semester)
Start of Studies: Winter Semester (WS) and Summer Semester (SS)
Application Deadlines: July 15 for WS, January 15 for SS
Admission: Restricted Admission (see Statutes on Admission for Selection Criteria)
Electronic devices and technical products should be affordable, reliable, high-performance, and sustainable. Turning a technical idea into a successful product takes more than technical development, though: production, supply chains, logistics, costs, and sales also play an important role.
The bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering and Management therefore combines electrical and information technology with business and management. You’ll learn how to develop and manage technical products and processes cost-effectively, across their entire life cycle—from development and manufacturing through use to reuse and recycling. This combination enables you to align technical decisions with economic efficiency and sustainability.
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International Engineering and Management
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Areas of Spezialization: Electrical and Electronic Systems, Information Technologies and AI, Sustainable Energy Systems and Management, Sustainable Global Value Networks
Length of studies: 7 semesters (including Integrated Internship Semester)
Start of Studies: Winter Semester (WS) and Summer Semester (SS)
Application Deadlines: July 15 for WS, January 15 for SS
Admission: Restricted Admission (see Statutes on Admission for Selection Criteria)
The International Engineering and Management bachelor’s program combines engineering and management with a clear focus on international contexts. Each of these areas are covered thoroughly in the program. This builds an understanding of technical concepts, the economic and organizational side of projects, as well as intercultural skills.
International experience is an integral part of the program: You will spend one or two semesters abroad—for example, at a partner university, during your internship semester, or working on your bachelor’s thesis at a company. Courses on topics such as intercultural competence and international accounting complement the technical and business education. This combination prepares you for careers in international project management, sustainable supply chain management, procurement, circular-economy consulting, and many other fields.
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Smart Mobility Systems
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Length of studies: 7 semesters (including Integrated Internship Semester)
Start of Studies: Winter Semester (WS)
Application Deadlines: July 15 for WS
Admission: Open Admission
In the Smart Mobility Systems bachelor’s program, you’ll explore the full spectrum of modern mobility—from smart bicycles and highly automated cars to autonomous ships, connected transportation systems, and smart infrastructure.
You’ll build broad technical knowledge in electrical and information technology, control engineering, AI, software engineering, sensor technology, environment perception, electric drives, and modern mobility systems. That knowledge is put to work in specialized labs and research projects—for example, on the research boat Solgenia, which can dock autonomously, or in projects on connected vehicle services. This interdisciplinary program opens up career opportunities for you in fields such as autonomous driving, driver-assistance systems, electric mobility, and connected vehicles.
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Master’s degree programs

Applied AI Transformation Management
Degree: Master of Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Length of studies: 3 semesters
Start of Studies: Winter Semester (WS) and Summer Semester (SS)
Application Deadlines: June 1 for WS, December 1 for SS
Admission: Restricted Admission (see Statutes on Admission for Selection Criteria)
Artificial intelligence has become an important part of strategic planning for companies and organizations. Successful use of AI however involves more than just the technology: solutions have to be evaluated, implemented, and integrated into organizations in a responsible and sustainable way.
The master’s program in Applied AI Transformation Management focuses precisely on this intersection between AI, business, and organizational transformation. You will learn to identify suitable AI use cases, assess their economic potential, develop appropriate governance approaches, and transition solutions from the pilot phase to production. Topics include AI transformation and change management, governance and compliance, technical fundamentals of AI, use-case discovery and value realization, as well as the implementation and scaling of AI initiatives.
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International Management Asia-Europe
Degree: Master of Arts
Language of Instruction: English
Length of studies: 3 semesters
Start of Studies: Winter Semester (WS)
Application Deadlines: June 1 for WS
Admission: Restricted Admission (see Statutes on Admission for Selection Criteria)
The International Management Asia-Europe (MIM) master’s program focuses on economic relations at the intersection of Asia and Europe. Students explore the complexities and risks of international business relationships while developing a deeper understanding of management issues in the Asian context.
The degree program combines management concepts with methods of complexity and risk management, country-specific strategies, and intercultural skills. You will learn to assess international business situations from different perspectives and to develop strategies for specific challenges in Asian markets. In addition, you can earn a double degree at our partner university, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (STUST), and gain additional experience in an Asian business environment.
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The degree programs listed on this website are all completely taught in English and do not require any knowledge of German. (Exception: Sustainable Engineering and Future Technologies – some of the upper semester courses are also taught in German.)

Click below to get an overview of all degree programs at the HTWG—including our German-language programs:

Overview of all HTWG degree programs

Why study at the HTWG?

Hands-on Learning
At the HTWG, you’ll apply what you’ve learned from day one. Real-world projects, lab experience, and an integrated internship semester in all bachelor’s degree programs mean you gain true practical experience during your studies. Our professors also bring their own professional experience and contacts from industry into the classroom.

Studying in Small Classes
Class sizes of 20 to 30 students create space for interaction, discussion, and direct contact to the professors. Individualized support and short distances create a close community at the HTWG.

Benefit from Practical Experience
Our professors combine academic expertise with several years of professional industry experience outside the university. In this way, real-world work experience is directly incorporated into the curriculum, helping you connect the knowledge you gain during your studies with professional practice.

Thinking Beyond Disciplinary Boundaries
Work on projects together with students from other disciplines. Whether it’s our racing teams, alternative mobility, sustainability, or digitalization: Interdisciplinary collaboration opens up new perspectives and provides valuable experience for future careers.

Well Prepared for your Career
Our practically-oriented degree programs equip you with skills you can apply directly in your future career. After successfully completing their studies, international graduates can also apply for a residence permit valid for up to 18 months to look for a job in Germany.

Studying in an International Network
The HTWG is networked with universities worldwide and is a campus where people from different countries come together. Our Intercultural Center also helps international students settle in with welcome and orientation programs, a buddy program, courses in intercultural communication, and advising and coaching support throughout their studies.

Learning German, Step by Step
You don’t need to speak German to start our English-language degree programs. During your studies, you can take German courses parallel to your studies. This gives you German for everyday life and a head start if you want to start your career in Germany.

Learning for the Future
Sustainability, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and new technologies run through many of our programs. State-of-the-art specialized laboratories and innovative spaces give you the opportunity to test new things, bring your own ideas to life, and work on solutions to current and future challenges.

Studying in an International Region
Konstanz is located in the heart of Europe, in the Lake Constance region, where Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein meet. The Swiss border is only a short walk from campus; Zurich and Austria’s Vorarlberg are about an hour away. At the same time, you’ll be studying in Baden-Württemberg, one of Europe’s economically strongest regions.

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A glimpse into everyday student life in Konstanz

Campus by the river: Our campus is located right on the Rhine River, just a few minutes’ walk from Konstanz’s old town.
Photo: Lovely Giants
Bring your own ideas to life: Experiment in our innovation labs and put your ideas into practice.
Photo: Philipp Uricher
Study spots: Find places on campus to study or work in small groups – like in our historic library.
Photo: Philipp Uricher
Beach bar on campus: Relax between classes, meet friends, and enjoy summer by the water.
Photo: Philipp Uricher
Life by the lake and mountains: Enjoy swimming, sailing and hiking nearby – or head to the Alps for skiing in winter.
Photo: istockphoto / Carsten Ortlieb
Student life in a historic city: Discover Konstanz, a city with a long history and a lively atmosphere.
Photo: istockphoto / Michael Lutz
Four-countries on Lake Constance: Explore Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein, all within easy reach.
Photo: istockphoto / Marcel Krauss

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How to Apply

The application process and deadlines depend on the degree program you are applying for.

International applicants generally need to have their school or university certificates assessed by the “Studienkolleg” first.

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We’ll be happy to guide you through the application process. Use the following links to find the deadlines, requirements, and individual application steps for your desired degree program.

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Application for our Bachelor’s programs “Electrical Engineering and Management” and “International Engineering and Management”

Application for our Bachelor’s programs “Electrical Engineering and Information Technology", “Sustainable Engineering and Future Technologies” and Smart Mobility Systems” - coming soon

Application for our Master programs - coming soon

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Do you have any questions? We’re happy to help:

Darja Ljubownikow
Coordination of international degree-seeking students and primary contact for prospective students regarding the application process, study start, and relocation to Konstanz
Room B 122
+49 7531 206-378
Internationals@htwg-konstanz.de
Office hours
Monday - Thursday 08:00 a.m. - 02:00 p.m. Friday 08:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Rebecca Baur
Academic Advisor for our English-Taught Bachelor of Engineering Programs: Requirements, program-specific questions, and applications
+49 7531 206 394
ei-international@htwg-konstanz.de

Dr. Helena Obendiek
Academic Advisor for our M.A. program "International Management Asia-Europe": Requirements, program-specific questions, and applications
+49 7531 206-736
helena.obendiek@htwg-konstanz.de

Dr. Pia Hollenbach
Academic Advisor for our M.Eng. program "Applied AI Transformation Management": Requirements, program-specific questions, and applications
pia.hollenbach@htwg-konstanz.de