- Degree
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 6 semesters
- Location
- Paderborn
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Focus
Automation Technology / Industrial Automation, Information Technology / Information Technology
Annotation
Where does the energy from a power socket come from? How do electric drives work? And where can renewable energy systems be found? Whether in our daily lives or when considering the debate surrounding major societal challenges, such as the energy transition or improving mobility: the field of electrical engineering is ever-present in our lives. It is no coincidence that the electrical industry is the second largest industrial sector in Germany based on its employment figures. If you want to explore and learn about one of the largest engineering disciplines from the ground up, you will find the best opportunities with us.
Admission requirements
additional admission requirement:
relevant professional experience of eight weeks.
The pre-study work placement should take place before commencing studies. Evidence must be submitted at the latest by the time of registration for the first module examination in the second study period.
Lecture period
- 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
- 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International Office
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International Office
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2026 - 21.09.2026
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.06.2026 - 21.09.2026
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German