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Narrow down the number of possible subjects.

The possible courses of study at TU9 universities are diverse. The greatest strength: the TU9 academic institutions offer courses of study in all engineering disciplines. In the first semesters, the engineering students acquire basic knowledge in mathematics and the natural sciences as well as methodic competence. In later semesters, they use this knowledge in the framework of academic papers and theses, often in the context of research and development projects. Such projects are often interdisciplinary so that the student has contact with different subject areas. These are all qualifications for engineers who should perform at the top of their fields.

You can find information about careers in engineering under  http://www.think-ing.de/.    

Weigh all of the advantages and disadvantages of a particular course of studies.
You can receive more information about the courses of study under  http://www.studienwahl.de/ or  http://www.hochschulkompass.de/. The internet site  http://www.dw-world.de/dw/0,,13410,00.html informs about the day-to-day life of international students in Germany. Don’t forget to ask for advice from the academic counselor at your school and from former students who study in Germany.    

How many subjects does one study in the different courses of study?
In “Diplom” courses of study as well as engineering, natural science and economics Bachelor and Master courses of study (Bachelor / Master of Science), one studies only one subject.

“Magister” courses of study as well as liberal arts, language and social science Bachelor and Master courses of study (Bachelor / Master of Arts) are combination courses of study in which one usually studies two or three subjects.

The number of subjects varies in courses of study that finish with the State Exam. Students who are preparing for a career as a Gymnasium teacher choose 2 or 3 subjects; future attorneys, food chemists and doctors choose one subject.

The engineering course of study and career path

Engineers shape our world…
We live in a highly technical world; without the technical knowledge of engineers, there would be no washing machines, microwaves, or CD players. Engineers develop products for people that make our daily life more comfortable, safer and more efficient.

The TU9 academic institutions offer a wide course of study in the fields of engineering and the natural sciences as well as an excellent education.With this education, you will have the best career prospects after graduation. The job placements, especially for engineers, are varied. You can work in development, production, service and sales or also in higher management of a company. Many graduates make themselves self-employeed and start their own businesses.

Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or Engineering? Which courses of study are there? What will you study?
In the fields of engineering, knowledge from the natural sciences is put into practice, usually to develop and construct industrially used and created products. Basic subjects for engineering fields of study are mathematics and physics; in some, chemistry and biology are also of big importance. Especially at the beginning of an engineering course of studies, these subjects represent a fundamental part of the education.

The classical engineering disciplines are Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.

The natural sciences constitute the foundation for engineering fields. They explore living and inanimate nature. The classical subjects in the natural sciences are physics, chemistry and biology. Today, other fields such as astronomy, geology or anthropology are also considered natural science subjects.

The goal of the natural sciences is to test broad hypotheses through systematically conducted experiments. In doing so, knowledge is gained that can be applied in practice-oriented fields like medicine, agriculture or industry.

Mathematics calculates and experiments with models. It involves applied research as well as fundamental research. For the natural sciences, technical fields and economics, as well as even in art, mathematics delivers important basic information.
Computer science was born of mathematics. It deals with the systematic processing of information with the help of modern computer technology.

In practice, there are no clear dividing lines between the individual disciplines.
Because of this, many courses of study are interdisciplinary. The subject of mechatronics, for example, builds on the foundations of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science. Industrial engineering and business computing combine engineering and technical knowledge with business content. From trained biotechnologists, knowledge is expected in the natural sciences (biology, biochemistry) and in engineering fields as well as attention to economic aspects.

Students of TU9 academic institutions are well prepared for their professional life. During their course of study, they are not only conveyed knowledge in their field, but also flexibility, communication skills, problem-solving skills, foreign language abilities and team skills. These soft skills are very important in their future work. Also, internships and study abroad often belong to a course of studies. A high self-initiative and personal responsibility are prerequisites for a course of studies in Germany.