Be it intelligent apps or new types of turbines for regenerative energy production. Or maybe it is automotive engineering that drives you. Whatever your vision for the future, studying Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (EIT) at Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts will give you an excellent basis for achieving your goals.
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (EIT)
The Electrical Engineering and Information Technology degree course imparts fundamental knowledge and skills in the classical engineering disciplines of mathematics, physics, computer science and electrical engineering. In the main course period from the 4th semester onwards, it is possible to choose a specialisation in one of the following fields: drive technology, automation technology/industrial IT, electronics, energy supply, engineering informatics and communications and wireless systems. The courses offered in the degree programme are tailored to the requirements of modern industry and enable graduates to work independently and creatively according to scientific methods.
Brief overview
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Degree
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
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Start of studies
Summer and winter semester
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Form of study
Full-time and part-time
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Admissions procedure
free admission
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Standard period of study
7 Semester
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Application deadline
February 28 and August 31 (Summer- / Winterterm)
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Focal Themes
- Automation Technology and Sustainable Digital Transformation (ADT)
- Electrical Drive and Energy Systems (EAE)
- Smart Electronics (SEL)
- Systems Development and Artificial Intelligence (SKI)
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Pre-study internship
Before starting their studies (15 July or 15 January), applicants must provide evidence of a 6-week internship or subject-related training. If this evidence cannot be provided by the enrolment deadline, the pre-study internship can be completed by the end of the second semester.
Course contents
The seven-semester Bachelor’s degree course in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology is divided into a first part with a standard period of study of three semesters and a second part with a standard period of study of four semesters.
In the first three semesters, students will learn the basic mathematical, natural and engineering sciences required for handling and solving problems in electrical engineering and information technology. The range of subjects is divided into the competence fields of mathematics/natural sciences, electrical engineering and information technology and other engineering fundamentals.
Building on these foundations, the EIT programme specialises in one of four areas:
- Automation Technology and Sustainable Digital Transformation (ADT)
- Electric Drive and Energy Systems (EAE)
- System Development and Artificial Intelligence (SKI)
- Smart Electronics (SEL)
The corresponding compulsory modules take place in the 4th and 5th semesters and include lectures and laboratories focusing on the chosen specialisation.
The 6th semester mainly consists of compulsory elective courses, which allow you, as a student of electrical engineering and information technology, to further specialise in your degree programme. In addition, you can choose courses from a catalogue of key competencies and carry out a study project during this semester. If you would like to study abroad for a semester, our programme concept offers a ‘mobility semester’ at another university abroad and recognition of your studies there. The university offers scholarships for stays abroad.
The final 7th semester is an application semester. It consists of a 10-week practical phase. The Bachelor's thesis has a time frame of three months plus the preparation and implementation of the colloquium.
Fields of specialisation
Automation technology deals, among other topics, with the question of how innovative technologies can be used to network and digitize processes in automation systems. Students are prepared to develop future-oriented automation solutions and responsibly shape digital transformation processes in companies. The focus is on topics such as Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence in data analysis, security in information technology, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable resource use. Graduates acquire fundamental skills as well as interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills. They can actively contribute to the digital and sustainable development of companies and organizations.
This specialization trains specialists who are capable of developing and operating reliable, highly available, and efficient electrical drive systems. These systems are essential for a sustainable industrial society, especially in the context of electromobility and automation. Students learn the essential fundamentals and advanced techniques in the fields of electrical machines, power electronics, sensor technology, control engineering, and signal processing. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, including laboratory exercises and projects, they are prepared for challenges of modern industrial and mobile drive technology and energy technology.
This specialization combines traditional engineering disciplines with innovative approaches from AI and prepares students to design, analyze, and optimize complex technical systems.
Key topics in the area of system development include system theory, control, modeling and simulation, embedded systems, software engineering, and communication systems. In the area of artificial intelligence, topics include the fundamentals of AI and machine learning, data analysis and data processing, image processing, intelligent systems, algorithms, and programming for embedded AI.
Rapid development of wireless technologies has fundamentally changed our world. Starting from mobile networks and smartphones up to the Internet of Things (IoT) and wearables, there are increasingly diverse technological developments in the field of electronics, also referred to as ‘smart technologies’. With the ever-increasing complexity of these systems, developers and users are facing new challenges, for example in networking, interoperability, energy efficiency, and security.
The 5G mobile network is now a reality. With higher data transfer rates and lower latency, it opens up new possibilities, including real-time applications. For engineers, this means they have to work with new frequency bands and become familiar with new antenna designs and their properties. The Internet of Things connects all kinds of smart electronic devices – from household appliances to industrial sensors. An important aspect of their design and implementation is communication within and between devices via networks and digital interfaces.
The specialization in Smart Electronics is dedicated to these current topics in technological development.
Qualification objectives
The overall qualification objective of the EIT bachelor's program is to provide graduates with application-oriented training for their future careers and to enable them to pursue a master's degree.
A broad basic education in electrical engineering in the fields of mathematics, natural sciences, electrical engineering, and information technology forms the basis for qualified professional work as an engineer. After successfully completing their studies, graduates are able to find adequate solutions for tasks in electrical engineering and information technology on a scientific basis. Students can focus on their personal interest by specializing in one of four areas of specialization.
The courses offered are aligned with the requirements of modern industry and enable graduates to work independently and autonomously using scientific methods. The range of electives also allows them to focus on other technical and interdisciplinary areas according to their personal interests.
Program Director, ADT Specialisation
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Joachim Imiela
Professor, Elektro- und Informationstechnik (F1E)
Room: 1E.1.03
Ricklinger Stadtweg 120
30459
Hannover
joachim.imiela(at)hs-hannover.de
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Program Director, SKI Specialisation
Prof. Dr. Matthias Moritz Fragner
Professor, Elektro- und Informationstechnik (F1E)
Room: 1B.0.28
Ricklinger Stadtweg 120
30459
Hannover
moritz.fragner(at)hs-hannover.de
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Program Director, EAE Specialisation
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Kreim
Professor, Elektro- und Informationstechnik (F1E)
Room: 1E.1.05
Ricklinger Stadtweg 120
30459
Hannover
alexander.kreim(at)hs-hannover.de
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Program Director, Specialisation
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jens Passoke
Professor, Elektro- und Informationstechnik (F1E)
Room: 1B.2.04
Ricklinger Stadtweg 120
30459
Hannover
jens.passoke(at)hs-hannover.de
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Why did you decide to study EIT?
»Secure career prospects; a subject area that will remain interesting and exciting in the future; social recognition; in-depth knowledge far beyond school education.«
»I am taking part in the 2plus3 programme: After four semesters at Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST) in Hangzhou, PR China, I have the opportunity to obtain a German-Chinese double degree at the Hochschule Hannover.«
