Automotive Systems

Hochschule Esslingen

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• Study in the heart of the European automotive industry
• Learn through interdisciplinary and intercultural projects
• Study in English – live in Germany

In recent years, automotive systems have increased in number, scope and complexity. The automotive industry is faced with an enormous challenge due to the rise in competition and steadily increasing requirements regarding cost, active and passive safety and fuel economy.

These challenges can only be met by expanding and cross-linking the present automotive systems. In spite of increasing complexity, systems with greater safety, availability and reliability have to be realised.

The development of such systems demands specialist qualifications and knowledge plus the ability and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary and international team. The aim of the course is to communicate these skills.

INTERESTING AND INNOVATIVE

The program is designed for students who wish to become highly qualified engineers in the field of automotive systems, for the development of feedback control systems, automotive software and automotive electronics. Students have to choose one of the three majors:

• Software Based Automotive Systems
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Car Electronics

After completion of this program they will have gained specialized professional qualification in sophisticated Automotive Systems.

Graduates who choose the major "Software-based Automotive Systems" will have the chance to work in the field of development, market launch and supervision of vehicle series production of suitable and innovative car communication systems and of safe software.

Graduates who choose the major "Vehicle Dynamics" will have the chance to work in the field of development and testing of innovative automotive functions for steering, suspension and powertrain to improve ride & handling, stability, driveability and fuel economy.

Graduates who choose the major "Car Electronics" will have the chance to work in the field of specification, development and testing of control units and their integration in the car, taking into account car specific basic conditions like function, packaging, EMC etc.

STUDY IN THE HEART OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

As the university is located in the very heart of the automotive industry, students benefit greatly from the close links to the technological and industrial leaders situated in the area, such as Bosch, Daimler, Audi, Porsche, Festo and many others.

FACULTY AND TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

The teaching faculty consists of professors from the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences as well as experts from our corporate partners. Because of our strong commitment to provide our students with hands-on knowledge, many of our courses are team-oriented including case studies, company visits and project work. In this way, students have the best of the analytical and the pragmatic approaches to each discipline.

PRACTICAL AND INTERNATIONAL

The Esslingen Master of Engineering Automotive Systems reflects the needs of globally-oriented companies. We offer the opportunity for students from diverse cultural backgrounds to study, work and live together. This is made possible through active contact with partner universities in many countries throughout the world. The intercultural co-operation on project work is also of added value to master's students.

Esslingen University maintains regular contact with many international companies. This is important when it comes to the implementation of theory during the master's thesis. The Esslingen University master courses are regularly accredited by renowned associations such as the ASIIN.

ESSLINGEN - AN IDEAL PLACE TO STUDY

The city of Esslingen has a population of over 90,000 inhabitants, and lies nestled in the vineyards overlooking the Neckar valley. Stuttgart, the capital city of Baden-Wuerttemberg, is only 15 kilometres away.

Esslingen has a history reaching back over 1,200 years, a history in which tradition and progress have gone hand in hand. Since its industrialisation, Esslingen has been an attractive industrial and business centre. Many international companies such as Daimler, Eberspächer and Festo have settled here.

Esslingen's historical city centre, with its half-timbered houses, its cafes and its diverse cultural life, is an ideal surrounding for a successful study time.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Vehicle Dynamics major: Bachelor of Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Car Electronics major: Bachelor of Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Software-based Automotive Systems major: Bachelor of Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Two confidential letters of recommendation
• Letter of motivation
• English language test for non-native speakers (e.g. TOEFL, our institution code: 1680)
• 20 credit points in Electrical Engineering/Electronics for the major "Car Electronics"

Contact

Ute Brinkmann
E-Mail:
Telefon: 0711-397-4474

More information about the Master programme Automotive Systems can be found on the website of the university.

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