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Turning Engineers into THE NEXT GENERATION of INDUSTRY LEADERS
This Master of Science in Industrial Engineering has been designed to prepare engineers for future roles as managers and leaders of international technology companies, whether in a Startup or a Multinational Corporation.
With a clear focus on Technology Innovations, Industry Relevant Management Know-How and International Expertise
We offer our students a unique opportunity to:
Work with experienced industry executives and gain insights into how to solve industry challenges effectively
Be exposed to the latest research findings and learn how to translate them into effective management tools and practice
Work and learn in international teams how to solve global management challenges
Understand and apply new management principles to exploit the benefits of global industry networks
Enjoy a first-class academic master's education, full-time or part-time while pursuing a professional career
to offer a master's program highly attractive to anyone pursuing an international career in any technology-driven industry.
For a detailed overview of the admission steps please visit Admission Details or visit our FAQ page.
Besides being highly motivated and open for new challenges, our MIE program requires interested candidates to provide:
BACHELOR of ENGINEERING DEGREE (B.ENG.)
or comparable academic degree in a technical /natural science discipline with at least 180 credit points (in accordance with the ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Initial university entrance qualification (university entrance diploma, high school diploma etc.)AVERAGE GRADE OF AT LEAST 2,3 (GOOD)
(2,3 according to German grading system)PROVEN ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
e.g. TOEFL-Test (Internet-based) > 78 Points or
IELTS > 5, LCCI (Level 2) or FCE
or at least 1 term documented professional work in English-speaking country or full time study in English-speaking university program.PROFESSIONAL WORKING EXPERIENCE
One year professional work experience.
Part-time work (min. 50% of full time equivalent) or voluntary work can also be accepte Deadline for recognized work time is always the last day of the course registration period
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS:
International and national applicants alike have to apply through Uni-Assist, University Application Service for International Students in Berlin, if they do not have a German university entrance qualification and wish to complete a master´s degree at Kiel University of Applied Sciences. For more information please visit uni-assist e. V. in Berlin.
Student visa:
You must apply for a visa if you don't want to study online and prefer to come to Germany and participate in courses at the university in Kiel. If you are planning to study in Germany for more than 90 days you should apply for a National Visa for the purpose of study rather than a Schengen Visa, which will only allow you to stay in Germany for three months. As well as your student visa, you will also need to apply for a residence permit on arrival.
Please visit the following page for more Information about student visa. DAAD-VISA
PROGRAM START DATES & APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The study program starts both at the beginning of the winter and summer terms (October 15th / April 15th).
The application deadline for German students is September 15th (Winter Semester) and March 15th (Summer Semester).
For international students, it is January 15th and July 15th accordingly.
Detailed Admission Procedure:
The students have to apply via uni-assist e. V. in Berlin for the course.
Students who require the APS certificate have to obtain the certificate before applying with Uni-Assist. Otherwise, the admission request will not be forwarded to the University of Applied Science of Kiel.
The expected time for the reply from Uni-Assist lies between 2-4 Weeks.
After the acceptance from Uni-Assist, you would be required to register yourself with the university through CASY.
In the next 2-3 weeks you will receive your Student ID and access data for the university portal.
The first official meeting will be our Kick-Off event in Kiel (Dates will be announced via email after the successful admission). Here you will be meeting our team of lecturers, administrative support, and fellow students for the first time. During this event, each module offered during the semester will be introduced and general guidance and support will be offered to successfully complete the program.
During the week following the Kick-Off meeting, you are expected to choose and register for the modules you would like to take during the semester.
Once registered for the modules you will receive more specific information from the lecturers of the respective modules you have registered for.
I PRE-APPLICATION STAGE
When can I start the Master program?
You can start the program in either the summer or winter term. The terms run alongside our attendance courses. The winter term runs from mid-September to mid-February, the summer term from mid-March to the end of July.
How long is the prescribed period of study and the maximum program duration?
The prescribed period of study is two years, divided into four terms. The maximum program duration, in accordance with the corresponding examination regulations, is 12 terms. You must successfully complete your course within this period of study, otherwise you will be removed from the register of students at the end of the 12th term.
Can I pursue this master program while working/living abroad?
Due to our program architecture which has been designed to cater not only for full time students but also for students that are engaged in professional full- or part-time work activities parallel to their studies, it is indeed possible to successfully complete this program while living or working abroad. However, for the presence phases, which take place on weekends only, you would be required to travel to Germany to take part in the seminars and exams for the modules/courses, where participation via videoconferencing is not being offered.
What are the admission requirements?
You will find all information regarding admission requirements under the menu point “Admission Requirements”.
How much are the costs and other contributions?
Information on University contributions and other cost aspects can be found here.
How many credits do I have to achieve to complete the Master program?
If you have completed a bachelor’s degree with 180 credits then 120 credits are required to complete the Masters progam.
I’ve got a bachelor's degree with 210 Credits - can I reduce the Master’s volume?
Basically, it is possible to reduce the Master’s volume with a Bachelor’s degree of 210 Credits. The volume of modules and tests can be reduced by up to 30 Credits depending on the compatibility of the bachelor modules with the content of the master program.
Can modules from other master’s degree courses at the University of Kiel be taken into account?
The examination authority is open to consider all master’s modules at the University of Kiel to be taken into account. In any case , an informal application to the Director of Studies is necessary in order to check that the content of the module is compatible to the Master of Industrial Engineering course.
II APPLICATION STAGE
How and where do I apply for the Master of Industrial Engineering program?
The application process for the Master of Industrial Engineering (MIE) program, is managed via Uni Assist. Just go to their webpage and follow the instructions.
III POST-REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT STAGE
When can I choose the modules that I would like to select for a given term?
At the beginning of each term, we offer a Kick-Off event where every student will be invited to. During this event all modules being offered in a given term will be introduced and students can asked questions to the respective lectures. After the event you will have about one week to decide which modules you would like to choose.
Where do I have to report a change of address?
You can change your address anytime at the QIS-site.
Registration each term - Why have I been removed from the register of students?
At the start of the re-registration period, all students at Kiel University of Applied Sciences receive a reminder e-mail to register for the next term and submit their termly contribution. Those who have still not transferred a termly contribution by the end of the re-registration period will receive another e-mail with a deadline extension and a warning that de-registration will take place in the event of non-payment. These e-mails will be sent automatically from our system to the student address (A.N.Other@Student.haw-Kiel.de). As it is the responsibility of the students to check their mail box for this address, or to forward it to another e-mail address, no further check is carried out by the university that re-registration has taken place.
How frequent are the attendance phases?
Generally speaking, there are two attendance phases per module during the term. The written examinations are taken by arrangement either directly following the second attendance phase or a third period is arranged to accommodate the written examinations.
QIS - What is the QIS and how can I register for it or log in?
QIS is the place where you will find your grades recorded by the examination office and other information like a complete transcript of all the modules you have generated. Furthermore, it is possible to print out your certificate of study. The QIS website can be found at: https://qis.haw-kiel.de. The login name (also known as UPN) is your university e-mail address (e.g. alpha.beta@student.haw-kiel.de) which has been sent to you shortly after enrollment. If you have not changed the password yet please use the primary one. Please find further information here: http://www.haw-kiel.de/index.php?id=8692
Internment - What must be taken into account with the internment?
The internment is an integral part of the study course and contributes 10 credits to the final grade. During this period the student will be working in a company. The internment includes a report about a specific project that has been conducted by the student. I is, about 15 pages in length complying to scientific standards.
Master Thesis - Process of writing a master thesis:
The topic of the thesis is usually being proposed by the student after consultation with the first supervisor and must be confirmed by the examination board.
Master Thesis - What is the deadline for writing a thesis?
The time available for students to complete their thesis is 5 months . The deadline for the processing period begins on the agreed start of work, once the thesis has been registered by the thesis supervisor.
Master Thesis - What forms must be filled out by whom, until when?
The necessary thesis application form will be filled out by your first thesis supervisor, who will submit it to the Examination Office. After registration you will receive a written confirmation and information about the deadlines . Please find further information here