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Course

Automotive Electronics and Electric Mobility

Academic Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Standard period of study
7 Semester
Study start
Wintersemester
Admission restriction
Zulassungsfrei
Form of study
  • Fulltime
  • Dual
Institute
Institute of Measuring and Sensor Technology
Study location
Mülheim an der Ruhr
Accreditation
Accredited
Ein Elektro-Ladegerät, das mit einem Auto verbunden ist.

CLIMATE-NEUTRAL MOBILE

Mobility affects all of us. Whether in everyday life or on vacation, we want to be able to reach any place in our surroundings flexibly and, above all, safely. However, as traffic in cities is constantly increasing, we need more electrically powered vehicles that are climate-friendly and also produce significantly less noise than conventional cars. Intelligent sensor systems in vehicles are also becoming increasingly important, as they help us to identify risks at an early stage and avoid accidents.

Person sitzt an einem Laptop und arbeitet

What you can expect

Mobility affects all of us. Whether in everyday life or on vacation, we want to reach any place in our surroundings quickly, flexibly and, above all, safely. However, as traffic in cities is constantly increasing, we need far more electrically powered vehicles that move without exhaust fumes and also produce significantly less noise than conventional cars. Intelligent sensor systems in vehicles are also becoming increasingly important, as they help us to identify risks at an early stage and avoid accidents.

On the practical Vehicle Electronics and Electromobility course, you will learn how to develop electronic systems for vehicles. For example, you will deal with innovative topics such as lighting technology, electric drive technology, lithium batteries and fuel cells, power electronics, intelligent sensors and communication systems.

Eine Person bedient ein zukunftsartiges digitales System

Your study content

The vehicles of the future need new solutions! From the first semester onwards, you will work on these challenges in a team and in a very practical way. In the first project, you will have fun learning the basics of actuator and sensor technology while competing with your self-built autonomous Carrera cars.

What will you learn?

You will work in the laboratory right from the start and familiarize yourself with many situations from your future professional life. You will use your newly acquired knowledge of microelectronics, information and communication technology, modern sensor technology, drive technology and energy storage. You will become experts in drive and high-voltage technology or fuel cell and battery technology.

Your study program

Engineering Mathematics 1
6 Credits
Fundamentals of Computer Science and Programming Languages
6 Credits
Electrical Engineering 1
6 Credits
Design theory for vehicle electronics
3 Credits
Technical English for Engineers (Lehrsprache Englisch)
3 Credits
Projectwork Introduction to vehicle electronics
6 Credits
Engineering Mathematics 2
6 Credits
Physics 1
6 Credits
Electrical Engineering 2
6 Credits
Measurement and sensor technology 1
6 Credits
Components of vehicle electronics and basic circuits
6 Credits
Digital systems / microcontroller technology
6 Credits
Control and regulating technology
6 Credits
Electrochemical energy storage
6 Credits
Materials science in mechatronics and electrical engineering
6 Credits
Fundamentals of quality management and functional safety
6 Credits
Communication technology
6 Credits
Electrical drive technology
6 Credits
Fundamentals of Signal Processing
6 Credits
General automotive engineering
6 Credits
Projectwork on vehicle electronics and sensor technology
6 Credits
Model-based software development and driver assistance systems
6 Credits
Simulation of electronic systems and electromagnetic compatibility
6 Credits
Power and high-voltage electronics
6 Credits
Business Administration and Law
3 Credits
Vehicle electronics and electromobility
3 Credits
Optional module 1
6 Credits
Projectwork on vehicle electronics and electromobility
6 Credits
Optional modules 2 and 3
12 Credits
Practical semester part 1
12 Credits
Practical semester part 2
15 Credits
Bachelor thesis and colloquium
15 Credits

What you need to bring along

  • Language level C1 is required and the language of instruction is German.
  •  General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
  • Alternatively: entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or a qualification recognized as equivalent in the course of professional qualification
  • Admission-free

Application process

The application phase for the approval-free Bachelor’s degree programmes for the coming winter semester begins on 01. May 2025 and ends on 15. September 2025. Applications can only be submitted online via our application portal.

If you have any questions, please contact the application support team.

What our students say

 

Daniel Matusiak Porträt

I am studying automotive electronics and electromobility because I have always been interested in vehicles and wanted to know how technical things work. I also want to change our future sustainably with new ideas. I like studying at the HRW because I appreciate the personal interaction with the teaching staff. The open-door mentality and the trust in us students is also reflected in the fact that we have access to the well-equipped laboratories at all times. At the same time, I make use of the Upgrade learning center to prepare for exams with the help of tutors. The close contact with my fellow students, the independent work in project-based development teams and the practice-oriented teaching correspond to my idea of the ideal degree course and have repeatedly confirmed my choice of study. I am well prepared for the practical world.  

Daniel Matusiak, 2021

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Contact person

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Prof. Dr. Klaus Thelen

Institut Mess- und Sensortechnik

Lehrgebiet: Automobilelektronik, Analoge/Digitale Schaltungen und Mikrocontrollertechnik | Studiengangsleitung: Fahrzeugelektronik und Elektromobilität

Contact person

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Prof. Dr. Klaus Thelen

Institut Mess- und Sensortechnik

Lehrgebiet: Automobilelektronik, Analoge/Digitale Schaltungen und Mikrocontrollertechnik | Studiengangsleitung: Fahrzeugelektronik und Elektromobilität