Department of Engineering and Communication
Applied learning in the Department of Engineering and Communication
In the Department of Engineering and Communication (IWK), you will learn a wide range of skills that go beyond the theory found in textbooks. The lectures lead directly into practical exercises, projects and laboratory work, which are developed and carried out in collaboration with companies. You will also work on tasks and challenges drawn from real-world working environments and apply the results directly in practice. Many of our lecturers bring their professional experience from business and industry to the university.
Impressions from the Department of Engineering and Communication (IWK)
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H-BRS/ Eric Lichtenscheidt
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BRS Motorsport
Work placement semester
You can incorporate a work placement or a semester abroad into your degree programme. This gives you the opportunity to put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain professional experience.
The choice is yours:
✅ Internship – either in Germany or abroad
✅ Semester abroad – at a university abroad
The practical semester begins after at least four semesters of study and lasts for at least 20 working weeks. It can serve as your entry into the professional world and also offers direct interaction with experts in the field.
💡 You’re not on your own in your search: with partnerships, job boards and personal advice, you’ll find a suitable internship placement. You choose a supervisor from the academic staff who will support you, advise you and assess your work throughout the semester.
The choice is yours:
✅ Internship – either in Germany or abroad
✅ Semester abroad – at a university abroad
The practical semester begins after at least four semesters of study and lasts for at least 20 working weeks. It can serve as your entry into the professional world and also offers direct interaction with experts in the field.
💡 You’re not on your own in your search: with partnerships, job boards and personal advice, you’ll find a suitable internship placement. You choose a supervisor from the academic staff who will support you, advise you and assess your work throughout the semester.
Practical projects
As part of the programme, you will have the opportunity to take part in student projects. These will allow you to put the knowledge gained in lectures into practice.
✅Practical tasks: Work on practical problems in collaboration with companies, institutions or research organisations.
✅Teamwork and personal responsibility: Develop projects with other students. Learn to plan, coordinate and lead.
✅Presentation and communication: Present your findings in lectures, exhibitions or final presentations, thereby enhancing your profile.
✅Practical tasks: Work on practical problems in collaboration with companies, institutions or research organisations.
✅Teamwork and personal responsibility: Develop projects with other students. Learn to plan, coordinate and lead.
✅Presentation and communication: Present your findings in lectures, exhibitions or final presentations, thereby enhancing your profile.
