Master
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Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Management
Master
About the Program
In the interdisciplinary Master's degree programme Industrial Engineering and Management, you will deepen and supplement the academic qualifications you acquired in your Bachelor's degree in an individual way – in the subjects of Business Administration, Economics, Informatics and Engineering. The standard period of study is four semesters, and you will earn 120 credit points (CP) based on the ECTS framework. Students of Industrial Engineering and Management not only benefit from the environment at KIT, which is one of the eleven German Universities of Excellence, but they are also a part of an interdisciplinary programme that is anchored in its "own" department. Industrial Engineering and Management gives you the opportunity to design your own academic profile. With no mandatory technical specialisation, you can shape your degree programme based on your interests.
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In the interdisciplinary Master's degree programme Industrial Engineering and Management, you will deepen and supplement the academic qualifications you acquired in your Bachelor's degree in an individual way – in the subjects of Business Administration, Economics, Informatics and Engineering. The standard period of study is four semesters, and you will earn 120 credit points (CP) based on the ECTS framework. Students of Industrial Engineering and Management not only benefit from the environment at KIT, which is one of the eleven German Universities of Excellence, but they are also a part of an interdisciplinary programme that is anchored in its "own" department. Industrial Engineering and Management gives you the opportunity to design your own academic profile. With no mandatory technical specialisation, you can shape your degree programme based on your interests.
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How do I apply to Industrial Engineering and Management at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie?
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.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Industrial Engineering and Management at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Is Industrial Engineering and Management at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie taught in German or English? ▼
This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Industrial Engineering and Management 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 Industrial Engineering and Management at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), 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 Industrial Engineering and Management? ▼
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 Karlsruher Institut für Technologie — 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.