Autonomous Vehicle Engineering (B. Eng.)

Application
The programme Autonomous Vehicle Engineering starts in the winter semester only. Since the programme is not subject to admission restrictions, applications are submitted exclusively via the PRIMUSS-application portal THI.

Application dates
Information on the application period and the application procedure can be found here: "Application for a Bachelor study course".

Requirements
Prerequisite for admission to study at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt is either a general or subject-related higher education entrance qualification or the entrance qualification for studies at universities of applied sciences.
In an aptitude assessment procedure, an applicant should prove whether, in addition to the qualification demonstrated by the acquisition of the university entrance qualification, the applicant is also suitable for the special qualitative knowledge and requirements of the Bachelor's programme in Autonomous Vehicle Engineering, which can be expected to lead to a successful course of study. In addition to the university entrance qualification (HZB), the following suitability requirements must be fulfilled for this course of study:

1. strong, solid knowledge of mathematics, in particular the ability to think abstractly, logically and system-oriented and to formalise approaches to solutions
2. competencies in the fields of natural sciences, information technology and technology

Aptitude test

Aptitude is determined by an evaluation based on the following criteria:

1. average mark of the HZB and
2. subject-specific individual grades

The grades in mathematics and two highest rated subjects from the natural sciences, including computer science, which were acquired in the last four semesters prior to the acquisition of higher education entrance qualification are used as subject-specific individual grades. A total score is determine as a weighted average of these grades. If this score is equal or greater 60, suitability shall be deemed to have been established.

Here you can find further information.

There will be no tests or interviews that require personal attendance!

Please make sure that you answer the questionaire for the aptitude test of AVE, which is also available in the Primuss portal.

Dubious Application Agencies

Currently, THI is receiving an increasing amount of information regarding fraudulent activities in connection with student applications to THI. Therefore, it is important for you to know the following:

1. THI does not work with agencies. Please apply directly to THI via the Primuss application portal.
2. THI never asks for money via agencies for application purposes.
3. THI only sends emails from @thi.de.
4. THI never asks for money before you receive your admission letter. If you need a VPD from uni-assist, you will have to pay a processing fee to uni-assist. However, uni-assist only checks certain documents and does not grant admission to THI.
5. The application process is conducted in the THI Primuss portal. Only there will you be able to access your application progress.

As of winter semester 2024/25, THI charges service fees of 500 euros per semester for students from third countries (outside the EU and the EAA (European Economic Area) . If you have any questions, please go to Contact for prospective students

Please note: No service fees for exchange students, visiting students, participants of summer school!

The admission process is structured as follows:

1. uni-assist: from as soon as possible until 30 May the latest for the winter semester
If you obtained your higher secondary school certificate outside of Germany, uni-assist has to verify your eligibility to study in Germany and to convert school grades to the German grading system. You will have to submit all required documents to uni-assist online. The process takes four to six weeks.

2. PRIMUSS – THI application portal: from 2 May until 15 July for the winter semester
You will have to apply online at the PRIMUSS university application portal. In case of admission, you will have to send all required documents additionally by post later on.
Please check the THI website to get up-to-date information regarding the application periods.
Admission requirements are an admission to university (secondary school certificate) and sufficient knowledge of the English language (see more details below). In an aptitude assessment procedure, the applicant must also prove eligibility to admission. The aptitude is determined by an evaluation of certificates based on the following criteria: average mark of the secondary school certificate and subject-specific individual grades. The marks listed in the secondary school certificate in the subject mathematics and two subjects from the natural sciences including computer science graded best are used as subject-specific individual marks. The grades are converted into points and a total point score is calculated as a weighted average of the above criteria. If the total points value is above the expected threshold, suitability is considered to be established and admission is given.
 

No, you do not have to provide a motivation letter or any recommendation letters. The necessary application documents are listed in the application portal.

Sorry, but we do not provide these services nor information. We do not have any contacts to any embassies and no insights into the visa processes.

Since the program is entirely taught in English, of course proficiency of the English language is necessary. If your medium of instruction (MOI) of your secondary school was English, you do not have to provide additional proof of English language skills. If your MOI in school was different from English you will have to provide IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL or similar certificates.

For successful completion of the AVE courses, background knowledge in mathematics, physics, and computer science are beneficial. Students are encouraged to learn German in parallel to their studies, because this will be beneficial in order to find a company for the mandatory internship planned for the fifth semester.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt does not cooperate with recruitment agencies. Applicants will have to apply on their own. Apart from the uni-assist fee, there is no registration/application fee.

There are different scholarships available to enrolled students, such as the Deutschlandstipendium. Talent Promotion/Scholarships (thi.de) All students will have to look and apply for specific scholarships themselves! Most scholarship programmes are based on performance (grades, voluntary work, etc.). The economic situation of applicants is usually not taken into consideration. A certain level of German language skills (at least B2) is required for many scholarships.

The International Office also offers scholarships. Enrolled international students will be notified of the call once a year via the communication channels of the university.

The enrollment process can be completed remotely. The enrollment has to be completed within the first 4 weeks of the semester.

We do not offer any online classes. For most classes all materials are available online via Moodle for self-study. If you completed the enrollment process, you do not need any additional documents as you are a full student of THI, no matter if you join classes or not.

It is not possible to defer your admission to a later semester.

To take the exams you will have to be present in Ingolstadt. Please note that as soon as you enrolled, your study period will not be extended if you cannot be present in Ingolstadt for the lectures or exams.

No, we do not offer any online classes.

Autonomous Vehicle Engineering is a study programme designed to qualify students to work at the interface between Hardware and Software. This means students will gain a deep understanding of electrical engineering and electronics, as well as signal processing and software development. Due to this broad training in a relevant field of modern technology, career opportunities after graduating are not limited to the field of automated driving or the automotive industry.

Unfortunately, neither the head of degree programme nor the faculty can help you find accommodation.

An International Welcome Centre will be set up from service fees to provide you with support (incomings@thi.de).

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