International Programmes 2026/2027

Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering

Kiel University of Applied Sciences • Kiel

Degree
Master of Science
Course location
Kiel
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

The courses are held 100% in English.

Full-time / part-time
  • part-time (study alongside work)
  • full-time
Mode of study
Hybrid
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the winter semester:
1 May - 15 September
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the summer semester:
1 November - 15 March
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

This Master of Science in Industrial Engineering has been designed to prepare engineers for future roles as managers and leaders of international technology companies, whether in a start-up or a multinational corporation.

Our focus on technology innovations and ecological sustainability, industry-relevant know-how, and international management expertise paired with our specific course design, which caters to full-time students and working professionals, makes our Master's programme unique and highly attractive for anyone pursuing an international career in any technology-driven industry.

Course organisation

The Master of Science (MSc) in Industrial Engineering is a programme with 120 credit points (ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) that can be completed in four semesters (or more as a part-time equivalent).

COURSE STRUCTURE & TIMELINE

The MIE programme consists of three main phases:

  1. Module phase
  2. Industry project
  3. Thesis phase

For a detailed list of the courses offered, please visit https://www.haw-kiel.de/studium/studienangebot/industrial-engineering.

A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • Training in intercultural skills
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Pace of course
Instructor-led (Specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire programme)
Yes, compulsory
Tuition fees per semester
The following tuition fees apply for applicants from: all countries
2,500 EUR
Semester contribution

170.90 EUR

Costs of living

992 EUR per month

Here is a comparative cost analysis of living in Kiel. The cost is subject to change, and it might also vary according to personal needs and preferences: cost of living in Kiel.

Rent is not included because it varies in different parts of the city.

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

For a detailed list of requirements, please visit https://www.haw-kiel.de/studium/studienangebot/industrial-engineering.

German language skills
No minimum language level required
English language skills
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • IELTS Academic: 5.5
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the winter semester:
1 May - 15 September
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the summer semester:
1 November - 15 March
Submit application via
Please apply via uni-assist.
Accommodation

The most economical accommodation is provided by the Studentenwerk student hostels. However, accommodation is subject to availability at the time of application.

More details can be found here: student hostels Kiel.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Tutors
  • Cultural and linguistic preparation
  • Visa matters
  • Pick-up service
  • Support with registration procedures

Kiel University of Applied Sciences

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The Kiel University of Applied Sciences (HAW Kiel) is a university of applied sciences, established in 1969. It is one of three public institutions of higher learning in Kiel, Germany. It offers around 30 Bachelor‘s and Master‘s degree programmes, supplementary degrees, and continuing education courses by the faculties of Agriculture, Business Management, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media, and Social Work & Health.

Courses
The six different departments offer 38 different courses of study. Of these, 19 are Bachelor's courses. Among typical courses like Economics and Social Work, there are also two maritime ones: Naval Architecture and Technology and Offshore Technology which can only be studied at the HAW Kiel.

University location

The campus in Neumühlen-Dietrichsdorf (Kiel), which was built in 1998, is home to all faculties except Agriculture. The campus is part of a residential area. The university buildings are therefore not all located directly next to each other but are partly separated by residential buildings. The University of Applied Sciences has a total of 22 buildings here, the majority of which house seminar rooms, laboratories, and workshops for the individual departments. There is also a canteen, several cafeterias, a daycare centre, and three student residences.

The Department of Agricultural Economics is based in Osterrönfeld near Rendsburg. It is home to the Lindenhof experimental field, an IT laboratory, an agricultural chemistry laboratory, a library, and a canteen.

The nursing course has been offered at the Neumünster site since the summer semester of 2023. This is realised in cooperation with the Friedrich Ebert Hospital. In the medium term, the physiotherapy course will also be based there and a health department will be established.

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