Industrial Engineering and Management at KIT at a glance

  Bachelor Master
Degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Start of studies Winter semester Winter semester / Summer semester
Standard period of study 6 semesters 4 semesters
Credit points 180 120
Language German, English German
Possibility of a stay abroad Yes Yes
Compulsory internship 12 weeks (before or during studies) 12 weeks as an admission requirement(suspended for admission to WS 21/22)
Admission requirements see selection regulations see selection regulations
Admission restriction Yes Yes
Places per year 505 305
Compulsory subjects Business Administration
Engineering
Economics
Computer Science
Operations Research
Mathematics
Statistics

Business Administration
Engineering Economics
Computer Science
Operations Research
Special feature Our students only decide after the foundation program how they want to focus in the specialization program. In the subjects of business administration and engineering in particular, there is a wide range of subject areas to choose from (see module handbook). Over the course of their Master's degree program, our students can set their focus according to their personal interests and goals. There is a wide range of modules and courses to choose from (see module handbook).
Further information on the degree program Structure, content and objectives of the Bachelor's degree program Structure, content and objectives of the Master's degree program

 

Career prospects

After completing your Bachelor's degree, you have the option of applying for a Master's degree or starting a career straight away.
After your Master's degree, you have the option of doing a doctorate or starting a career.

Industrial engineers are offered a wide range of opportunities and prospects in numerous different industries and business areas.
Our students gain practical experience during their studies through mandatory internships and supervised theses in companies, through contact with former graduates and long-standing corporate partners, as well as through lectures and talks by external lecturers from the business world.
According to the results of graduate surveys, industrial engineers from Karlsruhe work in the following sectors and areas in particular after graduation:


IndustriesSectors
  • Automotive and vehicle industry
  • Mechanical and plant engineering
  • Energy industry
  • IT companies
  • Finance industry
  • Transportation, logistics and traffic
  • Trade
  • Electrotechnical industry
  • Consumer goods industry
  • Production, logistics
  • Management, organization
  • IT/data management
  • Manufacturing
  • Controlling
  • consulting
  • Marketing/Sales
  • Research & Development

We asked graduates of the KIT Faculty of Business Administration and Economics:

  • What did you particularly like about studying industrial engineering at KIT?
  • Where are you currently working?
  • What advice do you have for current students?
  • Where do you currently work?

Here you can access the profiles of graduates and gain insights into career prospects and experiences of studying industrial engineering at KIT.

CHE Ranking 2020
In the CHE Ranking 2020, our Industrial Engineering and Management degree program was placed in the top group for 9 indicators.
Very good results were achieved for the general study situation, the range of courses, support during studies and scientific relevance, among other things.
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WirtschaftsWoche ranking
In the WirtschaftsWoche university ranking, our Industrial Engineering and Management course has been in second place since 2916.
The result published in WirtschaftsWoche is based on a survey in which 540 HR managers throughout Germany took part.
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