B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering

The Bachelor’s program in Industrial Engineering at TU Dortmund University combines technical and business skills and prepares you for interdisciplinary roles at the intersection of engineering and management. The goal of the program is to enable you to understand complex technical and economic interrelationships and to help shape innovative solutions in companies and organizations.

The program is deliberately designed to be interdisciplinary: The departments of Economics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering work closely together to provide you with a foundation in both engineering and business administration.

At the beginning of the program, a structured introductory phase helps you get started. Introductory modules and trial courses help you become familiar with the program’s requirements and gradually adapt to the academic work environment at the university.

As your studies progress, you can choose your own areas of specialization. In addition to the specializations in Industrial Management, Management of Electrical Systems, and Production Management, you’ll have the opportunity to take in-depth courses on future-oriented topics such as circular value chain management.

In addition, the program offers you the opportunity to gain international experience. You can complete part of your studies abroad, thereby broadening your professional horizons and acquiring valuable intercultural skills.

The Bachelor’s program in Industrial Engineering at TU Dortmund University thus combines technical expertise, business acumen, and international perspectives—a strong foundation for diverse career paths as well as for subsequent master’s studies.

To review and supplement your math skills, we recommend the Math Prep Course. The 3-week course is offered every September.

A total of 18 weeks of industrial internship is required—consisting of a 6-week basic internship and a 12-week specialized internship. We strongly recommend completing the basic internship before the start of your studies; it provides foundational knowledge in the manufacture of workpieces and the assembly of subassemblies and products, and familiarizes you with the variety of different manufacturing processes. For more information, please visit the Internship Office’s website.

During the first four semesters , studentslearn the fundamentals and methods of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, economics, natural sciences, statistics, and computer science, with a focus on engineering and economics.

After these four semesters, students have acquired a foundation in engineering that enables them to make an informed choice regarding their subsequent specialization. To assist with this decision, an information session on selecting a specialization is offered during the fourth semester. Students select their specialization by registering for the first specialization-specific exam.

Starting in the fifth semester, students can choose from the following four profiles:

1. Production Management
2. Circular Value Creation Management
3. Electrical Systems Management
4. Industrial Management

Students complete their degree in the 7th semester with a 12-week professional internship and their bachelor’s thesis.