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Responsible Consumption and Production
What makes Responsible Consumption and Production unique is its combination of engineering, sustainability and a European perspective. As part of EURECA-PRO, the European University for Responsible Consumption and Production, you will study within an international network and spend an integrated semester abroad at a European partner university. Youāll work alongside students from various countries and explore topics such as sustainable engineering, the circular economy and Industry 4.0. This international and interdisciplinary focus clearly sets this specialisation apart from traditional electrical engineering degree programmes.
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An overview of the course content
During your degree, you will develop the mindset of modern engineers who take a holistic view of technology. You will understand how electronic systems, automation and digital technologies work, and the impact they have on the environment, resources and industrial processes. Rather than developing technology in isolation, you will learn to evaluate technical solutions within a European and global context and to play an active role in shaping sustainable systems.
Youāll develop technical expertise in electrical engineering, automation and IT, and combine this with intercultural competence and an understanding of sustainable industrial development. This creates a profile that is increasingly in demand in internationally active companies and technology-oriented sectors.
Sustainability and Responsibility
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Fundamentals of Information Technology
Electronic Systems Development
Mathematics
European Studies: Academic English & Intercultural Training
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering II
Mechanical and Electrical Measurement Techniques
Fundamentals of Physics
Mathematics ā Focus on Analysis
Procedural Programming
European Studies: Values and Institutions
Fundamentals of Communication Networks
Microcontroller Technology
Signals and Systems
Digital Technology
Analogue Technology
Business Management
Integrated semester abroad at a partner university
EURECA-PRO partner universities and their key areas of teaching and research:
- University of LeĆ³n (Spain): Business Administration and Consumer Behaviour
- Technical University of Crete (Greece): Sustainable engineering and circular economy
- Hasselt University (Belgium): Mobility, Environmental and Materials Sciences
- Silesian University of Technology (Poland): Management and Organisation of Industry 4.0
- UniversitƩ de Lorraine (France): Materials Science, Georesources and Ecological Transformation
- University of PetroČani (Romania): Mining and Social Responsibility
- Leoben University of Mining and Technology (Austria): Raw Materials and Recycling in the Circular Economy
Process Integration/Control Systems
Power electronics
Electric drive systems
Electromagnetic compatibility
Introduction to IT security
Elective module (1 out of 2):
- Hydraulics/Pneumatics
- Selected Topics in Higher Mathematics
Practical module
: Independent scientific and practical work within a company
Duration: 12 weeks
Bachelorās
thesis: Final, independent academic thesis
Duration: 12 weeks
Electrical Engineering ā Automation
In summary ā Responsible Consumption and Production in Mittweida
International specialisation within the full-time Bachelorās degree programme in Electrical Engineering ā Automation
(180 Credits)
After graduating, you could, for example, work as an engineer specialising in sustainable production systems, in the field of industrial automation and energy efficiency, or on international technology and industry projects. Roles in smart manufacturing, sustainable product development or technical innovation projects with a European focus are also typical career paths.
Application and Admission
Applicants must hold a general university entrance qualification, a university of applied sciences entrance qualification, a subject-specific university entrance qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification. Applicants who have completed vocational training and have at least three yearsā professional experience may also be admitted following a consultation and a successful entrance examination.
Language skills:
Anyone who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must demonstrate German language proficiency at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proof of this can be provided, for example, by passing the āGerman as a Foreign Languageā (TestDaF) test at the Mittweida University Preparatory College with an average score of TDN 3 in all four sections, or by presenting an equivalent certificate.
The application period for the winter semester begins on 15 April and ends on 15 July. You can register online via the HSMW application portal. Once you have submitted all your documents, you can enrol. Once you have enrolled, your place at Mittweida is secured. For international applicants, the application deadline is 15 May, to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Weāve got you covered! Excellent study conditions, modern facilities and affordable rent allow you to focus fully on your studies. Tutorials are on hand to help with academic queries, the SAXEED start-up network supports you on your journey to developing your own business idea, and the Social Support Service offers assistance with specific life situations, such as childcare or caring for relatives. The campus also has plenty to offer: two music festivals a year, an active esports team and a vibrant student community. Discover just how diverse life in Mittweida is ā at the Open Day or the Night of Science.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You donāt need to be a maths genius or a hacker to get started, as weāll start with the basics and teach you how to programme from scratch. However, a sound basic understanding of physical principles and a keen interest in solving logical problems are very helpful when it comes to understanding how complex systems work.
Yes, you can specialise your profile by choosing one of four specialisations. You can choose between Automation ā Industry 4.0, Networked Electromobility, Mechatronics or Responsible Consumption and Production. You make your choice at the end of the second semester.
In Electrical Engineering, a semester abroad is usually optional, but is very much feasible thanks to a so-called āmobility windowā in the later semesters. Itās best to start planning a year in advance by visiting the International Office, which will help you choose a partner university and sort out funding (e.g. Erasmus+). However, for the āResponsible Consumption and Productionā specialisation, a semester abroad is a fixed part of the programme and takes place at one of our partner universities.
Whilst traditional electrical engineering often focuses on energy flows and computer science remains purely within the world of code, automation is the connecting ābrainā that brings hardware and software to life. Compared to Mechanical Engineering, which is primarily concerned with physical design, here youāll learn how to make these designs controllable through sensor technology and intelligent programming ā so youāll be the key generalist who ensures that machines can operate autonomously.
