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Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen
Bachelor German Engineering

Building Service Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen Nordrhein-Westfalen · North Rhine-Westphalia Location: Gelsenkirchen

About the Program

The study program "Building Service Engineering" enables students to plan and operate technical systems related to buildings and properties. Students develop solutions for these fields based on a broad engineering background, identifying and analyzing complex problems. The program covers areas like heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, sanitary and lighting technology, and focuses on the supply of buildings with electrical energy, heat, cold, water and gas. The program is offered in several variants: undergraduate course (6 semesters), individual entry (7 semesters), training-integrated study (8 semesters), and part-time study (8 semesters). The 7-semester option includes additional flex modules in the first four semesters for students with low prior knowledge. The training-integrated variant combines vocational training with university studies.
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The study program "Building Service Engineering" enables students to plan and operate technical systems related to buildings and properties. Students develop solutions for these fields based on a broad engineering background, identifying and analyzing complex problems. The program covers areas like heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, sanitary and lighting technology, and focuses on the supply of buildings with electrical energy, heat, cold, water and gas. The program is offered in several variants: undergraduate course (6 semesters), individual entry (7 semesters), training-integrated study (8 semesters), and part-time study (8 semesters). The 7-semester option includes additional flex modules in the first four semesters for students with low prior knowledge. The training-integrated variant combines vocational training with university studies.

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Building Service Engineering

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How do I apply to Building Service Engineering at Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Building Service Engineering at Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen

Is Building Service Engineering at Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Building Service Engineering programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Building Service Engineering at Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Building Service Engineering? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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