Do road and rail vehicles spark your interest? And science and technology are fun for you? The Vehicle Technology programme might be just the right thing for you!

Automotive and transport engineers can pursue a wide range of exciting career paths. Research innovative mobility solutions, develop and test cutting-edge vehicle systems, design vehicle components, evaluate new vehicles, or manage complex vehicle projects in international and interdisciplinary teams. As a vehicle technology engineer, you can play a key role in shaping the future of mobility.  

Our bachelor's degree programme in Vehicle Technology equips you with the knowledge and skills needed for a career researching and developing innovative road and rail vehicles. Automotive and transport engineers can pursue work in a wide range of fields, for example:

  • modern drive systems (incl. electro-mobility, hydrogen technologies)
  • novel drive train and braking systems
  • innovative mechatronic vehicle systems, such as driver assistance and automated driving systems
  • design and lightweight construction
  • new substances and materials
  • vehicle dynamics and driving comfort
  • sustainable mobility
Type of degree
Bachelor of Engineering
Program duration
7 Semester
Admission procedure type
Open admission (without Numerus Clausus)
Pre-study internship
required
Subject distribution
Special features
  • A sound education at Bavaria’s most tradition-steeped Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
  • Practical degree programme through internships and extensive industry contacts
  • Individualised specialisations in higher semesters
  • Numerous industry-based research topics with the possibility of pursuing doctoral studies
Interesting numbers and statistics

around 1,400 students at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

approx. 40 professors

approx. 40 adjunct faculty

approx. 50 foremen, engineers, and research associates

20 state-of-the-art laboratories

Students from non-EEA countries who enrol in this programme must pay tuition each semester. More information about tuition is available on our website.

Intake semester
Winter semester
Beginning in the summer semester is only possible for transfer students starting at a higher semester (application period: 15 Nov 2021 - 15 Jan)
Application period
For the winter semester: 02.05.2026 to 15.09.2026
Faculty or School
Mechanical Engineering and Building Services Engineering
Prospective degree programs
Mechanical Engineering (M.Sc.)
Urban Mobility (Transportation Engineering) (M.Sc.)

More information

Detailed information about the curriculum of this programme is available in German. Switch the language toggle in the upper right corner.

More information

For more information on jobs and career prospects for graduates of this programme, visit our German pages by switching the language toggle in the upper right corner.

For this bachelor’s programme, there are formal requirements that you must fulfil in order to be able to start the programme. There are also a number of personal requirements that you should meet.

Please note that students from non-EEA countries must pay tuition each semester. More information about tuition is available on our website.

Please note: Admission requirements do change. Be sure to read the admission requirements after the application period begins.

Formal requirements

Personal characteristics and skills

  • Curiosity and interest in science and the scientific method
  • Enthusiasm for technology
  • Pleasure in puzzling, tinkering, trying things out

How do my skills measure up against the program requirements? How do I prepare myself?

Are you unsure whether Vehicle Technology is the right degree programme for you? The Ohm offers a variety of ways to help you find the answer to that question.

Student Counseling Portal

The Ohm’s Student Counseling Portal allows you to access information and counseling online, anonymously and at any time.

Student Counseling Portal

Student Counseling Service

Do you have questions about studying at university or applying?
Our International Academic Services department is happy to assist you.

If you went to school in the German system, feel free to contact the “Zentrale Studienberatung”.

Faculty advisor

Would you like more detailed information about the content of individual subjects in the Vehicle Technology programme? Then the Faculty Advisor is the right person to contact.

Similar degree programs

Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng.)

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Studying abroad

Students at the Ohm wishing to complete a stay abroad can choose from one of our more than 160 partner universities worldwide. The International Office will inform you about possible ways to study abroad.

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