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Hochschule RheinMain
Bachelor German Engineering

Engineering Specialization International Technical Development

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

About the Program

International Technical Development is a specialization of the Interdisciplinary Engineering degree program. This specialization offers the opportunity of an international career with long-term perspectives and personal development opportunities. Through the unique combination of a sound engineering education with soft skills in management, business, foreign languages and intercultural skills, students will be optimally prepared for technical project activities in an international context. Students work on concrete projects in cooperation with institutions and companies all over the world during their studies, gaining practical experience. The specialization allows establishing an individual technical profile in the fields of mechatronics (MEC), medical technology (MED), energy technology (SEM) or environmental technology (UTE) through a variety of electives. Potential areas of application include technical project work in state-led development cooperation projects, project planning with development cooperation service providers, project management in NGO-led development cooperation projects, and engineering activities in internationally operating industrial companies.
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International Technical Development is a specialization of the Interdisciplinary Engineering degree program. This specialization offers the opportunity of an international career with long-term perspectives and personal development opportunities. Through the unique combination of a sound engineering education with soft skills in management, business, foreign languages and intercultural skills, students will be optimally prepared for technical project activities in an international context. Students work on concrete projects in cooperation with institutions and companies all over the world during their studies, gaining practical experience. The specialization allows establishing an individual technical profile in the fields of mechatronics (MEC), medical technology (MED), energy technology (SEM) or environmental technology (UTE) through a variety of electives. Potential areas of application include technical project work in state-led development cooperation projects, project planning with development cooperation service providers, project management in NGO-led development cooperation projects, and engineering activities in internationally operating industrial companies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Engineering Specialization International Technical Development at Hochschule RheinMain

Is Engineering Specialization International Technical Development at Hochschule RheinMain 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 Engineering Specialization International Technical Development 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 Engineering Specialization International Technical Development at Hochschule RheinMain?

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 Engineering Specialization International Technical Development?

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 Hochschule RheinMain — 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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