Study the future
New Bachelor's degree programme focuses on intelligent, forward-looking technologies for a sustainable world
The new Smart and Sustainable Systems degree programme provides students with the tools they need to meet the growing demands and challenges of our time. // Photo Colourbox
Smart technologies are increasingly making our lives easier in all areas: Bus timetables can be conveniently called up via an app on the smartphone, household appliances and entertainment electronics can also be controlled. Roller shutters raise automatically and the heating adjusts to the temperature. Smart technologies are also gaining ground in production thanks to an ever-increasing degree of networking and the integration of autonomous sub-processes.
Sustainable systems includeCO2-neutral, regenerative energy technologies, sustainable materials and production processes that help to protect the environment and promote sustainable development in the long term.
"The new 'Smart and Sustainable Systems' degree programme deals with these technologies for the sustainable management of complex tasks. It is our answer to the growing demands and challenges of our time," explains Prof. Dr Markus Clemens, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and Media Technology, which will offer the German-language course from the coming winter semester.
Graduates will be able to design and implement intelligent and sustainable technical systems. Depending on the chosen specialisation, they will have in-depth knowledge in the fields of information and communication technology, digital technology, machine learning/artificial intelligence or renewable energies, renewable energy supply and energy storage technologies.
Career prospects
Graduates of the degree programme find exciting career prospects in electrical engineering, the automotive industry, energy supply, automation, information and communication technology and other sectors. They often work on an interdisciplinary basis and take on responsible tasks in development and planning offices, production facilities, research laboratories or in the public sector.
The Smart & Sustainable Start Scholarship
The Smart & Sustainable Start Scholarship will support first-year students at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and Media Technology from the winter semester 2024/25 for the first time, whose career to date indicates good academic and professional performance. Additional experience gained (e.g. through "Jugend forscht", student awards, other activities or STEM-related professional experience) should also be included in the application, if available.
Scholarship holders receive the income-independent grant of 300 euros per month (in addition to BAföG/student finance services) for two semesters. After that, there is the opportunity to apply for a one-off extension for a further two semesters. There is also intensive support and a quick connection to the faculty.
Further information and application instructions can be found on the "Scholarships and funding" website.
Further information
All information on this and other (new) degree programmes with sustainability aspects as well as answers to the most important questions about studying can be found on the clearly structured website on the subject of degree programmes with a focus on sustainability.
