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Semester Programme: Engineering and Management

Modules in English for International Exchange Students

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During the summer semester 2025, we offer various modules in the fields of engineering and managment in English. This semester programme is mainly addressed to students of engineering programmes at our partner universities and is a co-operation between the following faculties and departments at HTWK Leipzig:

  • Faculty of Business Administration and Industrial Engineering
  • Faculty of Civil Engineering
  • Faculty of Computer Science and Media
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • University College

Contact person at Department of Student Affairs

M.A. Xu Xiao
M.A.
Xu Xiao
Phone:
+49 341 3076-6678
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Programme Coordinator

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Bleymehl
Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Jörg Bleymehl
Professorship Applied Media Informatics and Media Design
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Language Requirements

All modules are taught in English. Sufficient proficiency of the English language (B2) is required. Students will be asked to submit proof of English language skills with their application.
 

ECTS Credits

After successfully passing the examinations, students will be awarded 30 ECTS credits for the full semester programme. Between 2 to 5 ECTS credits will be awarded for each module.

Grading system:

  • 1,0 - 1,5 very good (excellent)
  • 1,6 - 2,5 good (considerably above average requirements)
  • 2,6 - 3,5 satisfactory (fulfilling average requirements)
  • 3,6 - 4,0 pass (sufficient, fulfilling requirements despite of lacks)
  • 4,1 - 5,0 fail (no ECTS credits are awarded)
     

Semester Schedule

  • Summer Semester: 1 April to 30 September 2025
  • Orientation Week: 31 March to 4 April 2025
  • Lecture period: 7 April – 18 July 2025
  • Examination period: 21 July – 8 August 2025 and 22 September – 26 September 2025
     

Orientation Week

HTWK Leipzig organizes an Orientation Week for all exchange students from partner universities, which includes support for administrative appointments and an intercultural training to prepare for studies in Germany. Attendance is mandatory. It provides exchange students with excellent opportunities to get to know the university and to meet their fellow students.
 

Buddy Programme

To make the arrival at Leipzig and settling in easier, all exchange students get support through a HTWK student buddy. Even before your arrival, a buddy will contact you via email and will help you with questions. He or she will show you around Leipzig and will assist you during your first days in Leipzig.
 

Semester Fee

There are no tuition fees at HTWK Leipzig, but students are charged a semester fee which is used to finance student services and gives students full access to the public transportation system in Leipzig and surrounding areas.

List of Modules

For their Learning Agreement, students may choose up to four modules from the field of 'Engineering', max. two modules from the field of 'Management' and one or more modules from 'General Studies'.

For information about the modules, including the prerequisites and the academic level, please refer to the module descriptions in the column on the right side. Please note: If you are currently studying on Bachelor's level and you fulfill the prerequisites for a listed Master's level module, you may attend this Master's level module.

Only a limited number of students can be accepted for the modules. Admission will be granted based on first come, first served.

Please be aware that the offered modules may be subject to change. You will receive your final schedule at the beginning of the lecture period. If necessary, you can change your Learning Agreement accordingly.

General Studies

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