Industrial Engineering Diploma dual study program (KIA)

The KIA direkt model is a practice-integrated study model that offers an effective combination of theory and practice and is supported by both the Saxon state government and leading companies.

Here is the structured process of this model:

Step 1: Apply to the company
Interested parties with a university entrance qualification should apply to one of the cooperating companies (ideally one year) before the start of their studies. Details on the cooperation partners can be found here.

Step 2: Conclusion of contract
The company and the university conclude a cooperation agreement. The applicant and the company also agree a practical contract, such as a study sponsorship contract.

Step3: Enrolment
Enrolment at the university takes place from May of each year via our application portal.

Step4: Start of studies
The course begins on September 1 with a four-week introductory block at the company, followed by alternating semesters of study at the university and practical periods at the company during the semester break.

Step5: Flexible practical phases
In addition to the regular practical phases, students can work up to 20 hours per week in the company and take up to two semesters off.

Step6: Degree
The degree course is completed with a diploma. During the practical training phases, students are entitled to collectively agreed leave and a monthly salary.

This model offers optimal preparation for a professional career through intensive involvement in company practice and at the same time promotes academic education.

In the foundation course, you will acquire knowledge in the fields of business administration and economics, mechanical engineering, energy and manufacturing management, accounting, mathematics, electrical engineering, law, computer science and business informatics. From the 5th semester onwards, you can deepen your knowledge with compulsory elective modules and specialize in one of the two major fields of study.

"Production and digital transformation" specialization
In the Production and digital transformation specialization, you will deal intensively with these topics: operational software, production equipment, CNC programming/robot technology, quality management and technical documentation as well as planning and controlling production processes. In the ERP project seminar, you will practise solving production management problems using practical examples.

Major  "Sustainable Energy and Supply Management"
In the Sustainable Energy and Supply Management major, you will acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in the field of energy supply: thermal and electrical energy technology, electricity and gas management, energy process analysis, energy market and energy system planning as well as supply management (including water and waste management).

Graduates of the interdisciplinary degree course in industrial engineering provide the economy with specialists who are able to think holistically and to understand and design complex processes. Building on a solid education in business administration, natural sciences and engineering, special knowledge and skills are taught in the fields of production management and energy management.

Thanks to their interdisciplinary training, industrial engineers work in all fields of activity where both economic and technical thinking is required. For example, in the fields of energy, production, logistics, marketing and sales, controlling or consulting, right up to company management.

Typical areas of employment for our previous graduates include

Sustainable energy and supply management

• Energy supply companies
• Energy-intensive industries
• Municipal companies
• Engineering offices, consulting firms and supervisory authorities

Production and digital transformation

• Industrial companies
• Planning and control of production processes
• Purchasing, sales
• Controlling, organization

• General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or admission test.
• Applicants with a qualification as a technician, business economist, master craftsman or similar. Completion of advanced vocational training according to §18(3) of the SächsHSFG must take part in a counseling interview for general university admission.