International Programmes 2024/2025

Engineering and Management Engineering and Management

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg • Merseburg / Saale

Degree
Bachelor of Engineering
In cooperation with

University of Applied Sciences Merseburg

Teaching language
  • English
Languages

English

Programme duration
6 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study

Classes may contain online components, but this is not a distance learning programme.

Application deadline

Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants:
1 April - 15 July

Deadlines for international students from the European Union:
1 April - 15 June

Application via uni-assist

Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union:
1 April - 15 June

Application via uni-assist

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
Description/content

The Bachelor's programme in Engineering and Management at the University of Applied Sciences Merseburg and the Martin Luther University (MLU) Halle-Wittenberg trains competent engineers in an inspiring, international environment with small class sizes and provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of both economics and language skills.

You will be able to understand and analyse international markets as well as technical and logistical processes. You will become familiar with the technical equipment and production facilities entrusted to you. Through your training in Germany and integrated German language classes, you will also gain the key to establishing future business relationships and effectively shaping international production chains and trade relations.

Applicants to our programme have a genuine interest in engineering and natural sciences, have links to business studies / economics, and possess an excellent proficiency in English. Additionally, international applicants have the desire to immerse themselves in a multilingual environment and will professionally benefit from a strong command of the German language by the end of their studies.

Course organisation

The curriculum covers four thematic fields: engineering, business and economics, language, and intercultural knowledge. 

Engineering

The fundamentals of the natural sciences are laid down in mathematics, physics, and chemistry courses. Then, engineering fundamentals are taught by focusing on materials science, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, mechanics, and electrical engineering. In-depth courses are then offered in different fields of process engineering, such as process engineering, equipment in processes, process control, and sustainable energy supply. Then, in so-called compulsory electives, students can specialise in biotechnology, environmental technology, computer-aided design (CAD), and plant engineering. These modules are run by Merseburg University of Applied Sciences in a very application-oriented manner and have a large practical component.

Business and Economics

Key modules in financial accounting, statistics I and II, cost accounting, and principles of investment as well as a large selection of other elective modules are offered by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. These modules will complement your engineering skills with a management perspective.

Language

Language is the key to understanding. The programme is taught in English, but international students will benefit from integrated German language classes as part of their curriculum. 

Intercultural Knowledge

Intercultural knowledge is invaluable for successful communication in an international context, so this topic will be addressed and taught in a very specific module.

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A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
Integrated internships

A mandatory internship is part of the curriculum and is usually completed during a summer break. It is possible and common for students to spend up to six months carrying out internships to explore their interests and bond with potential employers.

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Semester contribution

Approx. 280 EUR

Costs of living

The cost of living in Merseburg/Halle is comparatively affordable. Applicants should anticipate total monthly expenses of 750–850 EUR, including rent, food, health insurance, and personal expenses. Your semester contribution (above) includes public transport in the greater region of Merseburg/Halle.

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

Our international offices help international students obtain access to small scholarships. These do not suffice to fully fund your stay, however, and are typically available only starting with your second year of studies.

Academic admission requirements
  • Secondary education (Abitur, A-levels, etc.) or equivalent university entrance qualifications
  • Proof of proficiency in English (details below)
  • Aptitude test
Language requirements

We require a good command of the English language documented by TOEFL, IELTS, or similar test results. For a list of recognised proofs of proficiency, please visit our website.

We do not require any previous knowledge of German. German language classes are an integrated part of the international students' curriculum.

Application deadline

Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants:
1 April - 15 July

Deadlines for international students from the European Union:
1 April - 15 June

Application via uni-assist

Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union:
1 April - 15 June

Application via uni-assist

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Merseburg University of Applied Sciences does not accept applications from applicants with foreign educational qualifications directly, but has them checked by www.uni-assist.de.

Possibility of finding part-time employment

International students have the option to work as interns at numerous international and local companies in the Leuna Chemical Complex or in Halle/Leipzig. Outstanding students may also be hired as tutors or assistants by various chairs.

Accommodation

Students typically live either in dormitories or shared accommodation. You can apply for a room in the dormitories upon admission or try to find accommodation on your own. Due to a high vacancy of apartments, it is fairly easy to find affordable accommodation once you arrive in Merseburg/Halle. Our international office and tutors from the programme can also assist you in the search for accommodation.

Career advisory service

Both the University of Applied Sciences Merseburg and the MLU Halle-Wittenberg have career centres that help students find internships, part-time jobs, and employers upon graduation.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Tutors
  • Accompanying programme
Supervisor-student ratio
1:25

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

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University of Applied Sciences Merseburg © HoMe / Peggy Deutsch

This is a joint programme offered by the University of Applied Sciences Merseburg and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg.

The University of Applied Sciences Merseburg was founded in its current form after the reunification in 1992, but its roots reach back to 1954. A self-contained campus covers an area of around 44 ha with large green belt areas, and the campus hosts approximately 3,000 students. The Engineering and Management programme is run by the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences (INW), which has close ties to the chemical industry of the region. The greater area around Merseburg, with its long history of chemical and process engineering, is home to a large number of world-class and medium-sized companies.

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg is a secular university that looks back on a long tradition and offers a complete range of studies in law, economics, humanities, and the sciences. There are currently more than 20,000 students who are enrolled in nine different departments. The Department of Law, Economics, and Business is the largest department with about 5,000 students.

25 Number of students enrolled in the programme (per year)
50% International students in the programme

University location

Merseburg, once the residence of kings and bishops, is a small university town of historic character with approximately 35,000 residents. It is located next to the Leuna chemical site (https://www.infraleuna.de/en/) in a region with a strong tradition of outstanding chemical production at all scales.

Only 15 km from Merseburg lies Halle on the banks of the Saale river. It is the largest and most densely populated city in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, and it is an important historical and economically aspiring city in the heart of Germany. With its university, two colleges, and renowned research institutions for economics and biosciences as well as a booming logistics industry, it is one of the thriving cities in the region. The beautiful scenery and parks, which are inviting locations for sports or a barbecue with friends, as well as numerous cafés, bars, and clubs make Halle an attractive place to study.

Halle's rich 1,200-year history is reflected in its large variety of cultural opportunities and architectural monuments such as the Moritzburg and Giebichenstein Castles, the Halle Cathedral, the Halloren and Saltworks Museums, and the Franckesche Stiftungen – to name only a few. These old, intricately restored buildings from different epochs along with attractive, modern architecture make for a unique townscape. As the birthplace of Georg-Friedrich Händel, Halle is also the acknowledged cultural capital of Saxony-Anhalt, and it has a distinctive arts community. The Opera House, the Händel Auditorium, and numerous other theatres and stages have much to offer to the inclined audience.

Apart from the local attractions, Merseburg/Halle is a great starting point to do more travelling in Germany. You can easily reach every other city via two major interstate motorways, railway, or the Leipzig-Halle Airport.

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