Faculty of Engineering

Applied Sustainable Engineering (ASE)

Study overview

As a versatile sustainability engineer, would you like to take on the challenge of reconciling our high-tech society with the requirements of an intact environment, help shape technological change in practice and get involved in research and development?

Then the “Applied Sustainable Engineering” degree program will give you exactly the right foundation! We offer you the opportunity to become a sustainability engineer in one of two fields of study in 8 semesters. You decide which field of study you would like to pursue:

In the Energy and Building Technology field of study, you will deal with the sustainable generation, consumption, and distribution of energy. In the field of building technology, you will learn about two key components of sustainable building technology: building construction and the technical equipment of buildings.

In the Production and Plastics Technology course, you will learn about the most important aspects of industrial production. A particular focus here is on use in the plastics industry. The material-specific issues relating to sustainable polymers and their production play an important role.

You only make the final decision on your field of study at the end of the fourth semester. This means that the first two years give you enough time to get your bearings and “get a taste” of the courses on offer.

Short form	ASE
Type of study	Full time
Duration	8 semesters
Award	Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Start of studies	Summer semester
Admission restrictions	None
Lecture location	1. semester hybrid, aftewards Ansbach
Language of instruction	1.-3. semester English, afterwards German
Questions about studying	Prof. Dr. Wolf Christian Wilisch

Admission requirements

Advanced technical college entrance qualification, general or subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification or vocational qualification (master craftsman, technician, business administrator or vocational training and 3 years of professional experience in relevant training occupations). In addition, sufficient German language skills (level B1) must be demonstrated by the start of the fourth semester.

Study structure

The first semester takes place in a mixed format, so that students can initially study in their home country and have time for the necessary formalities (visa application, etc.). From the second semester onwards, all lectures are face-to-face courses at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences.

In the first four semesters, you will learn important engineering fundamentals and gain an overview of the various aspects of sustainability. At the beginning of the fifth semester, you decide on your field of study and specialise in it from then on.

Within your specialisation, we offer you the opportunity to individually select the topics that you consider relevant to you. In the seventh semester, the practical semester, you will gain your first practical experience as a future sustainability officer.

Modules in the field of study
Energie- und Gebäudetechnik

Gebäudetechnik

Building Physics

Nachhaltige Baukonstruktion

Energieberater Seminar

Gebäudeautomation und -leittechnik

Energiewirtschaft

Energiewirtschaftsrecht

Strömungssimulation

Kolben- und Strömungsmaschinen

Industrielle Kommunikationstechnik

Elektrische Maschinen und Antriebe

Elektrische Übertragung und Verteilung

Dezentrale Energiesysteme

Regenerative Anlagentechnik

Projektmanagement in der Produktentwicklung

Leistungselektronik

Energietechnisches Praktikum

Modules in the field of study
Produktions- und Kunststofftechnik

Produktionstechnik

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Simulation in der Produktion

Nachhaltige Fügetechnik

Kunststofferzeugung

Industrielle Kommunikationstechnik

Elektrische Maschinen und Antriebe

Projektmanagement in der Produktentwicklung

Leistungselektronik

Integriertes Managementsystem

Automatisierungstechnik

Lean Production

Toleranzmanagement

Kunststoffverarbeitung