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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Electrical Engineering under the number 1121621c. Who this German-taught B.Eng. suits – and what you need to qualify
This programme fits international applicants who want an accredited engineering degree via remote learning with minimal on-site time. Typical profiles include: working electronics or maintenance technicians aiming to formalise experience with a Bachelor of Engineering; IT or automation support staff moving into embedded systems, control or energy technology; vocationally trained electricians or mechatronics specialists stepping up to project or technical sales roles. If you plan to study from abroad, note there is one mandatory on-site day in Stuttgart (lab/attendance).
Admission requirements
Formal entry routes cover school-based, vocational and international qualifications. The study language is German; proof of German is required.
- With higher education entrance: Allgemeine Hochschulreife (A-levels), fachgebundene Hochschulreife, Fachhochschulreife, or an equivalent higher education entrance qualification from abroad.
- Without Abitur: recognised vocational advancement awards (e.g. Techniker/in, Meister/in, Betriebswirt/in, Fachwirt/in, Erzieher/in) grant direct access.
- With apprenticeship + experience: access via a university aptitude exam (Hochschuleignungsprüfung) for a related field, or by enrolling in a probationary study (Probestudium).
- Foreign qualifications: international school-leaving certificates and post-secondary awards are accepted if they meet German entry standards; recognition is checked individually.
- Required German proficiency (for non-native speakers): DSH-2, TestDaF level 4, or C1 (GER). A Probestudium can be used as an alternative proof route as specified by the university.
- Recommended skills: English at about B2 (for “English for technology”), solid maths at upper-secondary level, and basic PC user skills.
- On-site attendance: one compulsory day in Stuttgart; plan travel and visa (where applicable) in good time.
Personal requirements
Success in a distance-learning engineering degree hinges on self-organisation, persistence and realistic time planning. Expect an average workload of about 28 hours per week in the faster track; part-time pacing reduces weekly load but extends duration (36–72 months overall). You should be comfortable with mathematics, physics and gradual progression from circuit theory to control, measurement and microcomputer labs. Basic programming in C/C++ is taught, but a willingness to practise regularly is key. Studying from abroad also means managing time zones for any live online sessions, setting up a quiet exam environment, and arranging the single on-site day well ahead. Strong reading and writing skills in German are essential to follow study materials, sit exams and complete your Bachelor’s thesis; English at B2 helps with technical sources. If you can commit to steady weekly study blocks, keep a structured schedule, and stay motivated through demanding quantitative modules, you will be well placed to complete this 180-ECTS engineering degree remotely.
What will you study in the Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.) at AKAD University?
This programme is taught in German. For admission as an international applicant you must evidence German at about DSH-2/TestDaF 4/C1 GER level. You study fully by Fernstudium (distance learning) with one mandatory on-site day. AKAD University is a state-recognised German university (comparable to a Fachhochschule, a university of applied sciences). The course carries 180 ECTS and is ZFU-approved, i.e. authorised by the German state regulator for distance learning (ZFU).
Mathematics, physics and core circuits – You start with engineering maths and physics and move into the foundations of electrical engineering and electronics. Typical modules: Grundlagen Mathematik I–II, Grundlagenphysik für Ingenieure, Elektrotechnik Grundlagen/Aufbau, Elektronik Grundlagen/Aufbau.
Measurement, control and embedded systems – You develop hands-on skills in metrology, control and microcomputer systems, often paired with virtual or on-site labs. Modules include Elektrische Messtechnik (mit Labor), Steuerungs- und Regelungstechnik (inkl. Labor), Microcomputer-Systeme (mit Labor), Integraltransformationen.
Digital, power and hardware design – You address digital logic, power supply and hardware implementation. Examples: Grundlagen der Digitaltechnik, Elektrische Energieversorgung, Elektrokonstruktion, Hardware Design, Mechatronische Wandler, Betriebssysteme und Netzwerke.
Software and engineering practice – You learn to code and manage projects in an engineering context. Examples: Programmieren in C/C++, Softwareentwicklung für Ingenieure, Projekt- und Qualitätsmanagement, Grundlagen des Wirtschaftens, English for Technology.
Electives (specialisations): You choose one track to shape your profile: General Electrical Engineering, Communication Technology, Automation Technology, Medical Technology, Technical Sales, Project Management, Energy Technology or Microsystems Engineering.
Practical phases and thesis: The curriculum integrates applied project work (Projektwerkstatt, Projekt) and laboratory components. Your studies conclude with a Bachelor’s thesis and final examination. AKAD’s degree is state-recognised; the distance programme itself is approved by the ZFU.
How does the Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.) distance programme work?
You learn flexibly online via AKAD’s campus with one compulsory on-site day in Stuttgart. Start dates are rolling; you choose a 36, 48 or 72-month pace and can extend free of charge within defined buffers. The course is ZFU-approved under admission number 1121621c; no student visa is required for a purely remote programme.
Teaching language and language certificates
The teaching language is German. International applicants typically need proof such as DSH-2, TestDaF level 4 or C1 GER. Recommended prior knowledge: English at about B2 for technical reading.
Learning format and study materials
This is a Fernstudium (distance learning) with self-paced digital study units, interactive online materials and tutor support. Labs are organised as online formats where possible; selected lab work and one study day take place on site in Stuttgart. Project modules bring theory into practical application.
Exams from outside Germany
Examinations are offered online with remote proctoring, including on-demand “Sofort-Online-Klausuren” for many modules. This means you can sit most exams from abroad. Module assessments vary (written exams, labs, projects, reports) and are scheduled via the online campus.
Mandatory on-site sessions in Germany
There is one compulsory on-site day in Stuttgart. Additional seminars are optional. Plan for travel and accommodation costs for this single attendance day if you live outside Germany.
Weekly workload, time models and time zones
Expect around 28 hours per week in a full-time pace; part-time models reduce this accordingly. Live webinars or tutorials, when offered, typically follow Central European Time (CET/CEST). Study duration options: Sprint (36 months), Standard (48 months), Stretch (72 months), each with a free extension period.
Important: As a remote programme with only brief attendance, you generally do not need a German student visa. Check short-stay entry rules for your nationality for the on-site day.
What does the Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.) cost?
Your total cost depends on the time model you choose. Tuition is paid in monthly instalments plus a one-time €960 exam fee. Using the provider’s regular prices, typical totals are as follows, excluding travel for the on-site day.
- Sprint (36 months): €357 per month → about €12,852 in tuition, plus €960 exam fee = €13,812 in total.
- Standard (48 months): €295 per month → about €14,160 in tuition, plus €960 exam fee = €15,120 in total.
- Stretch (72 months): €203 per month → about €14,616 in tuition, plus €960 exam fee = €15,576 in total.
Monthly payment from abroad is possible; charges are usually processed by SEPA or international card, depending on your set-up. Each model includes a free extension window (up to 12 months in Sprint, 9 months in Standard, 3 months in Stretch), helpful if workloads fluctuate. Optional seminars and the on-site day may add travel costs.
What careers and recognition does the Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.) offer?
The degree awards 180 ECTS credits under the Bologna framework. AKAD University is state-recognised in Germany; the distance course is authorised by the ZFU. A 180-ECTS Bachelor of Engineering is widely recognised across the European Higher Education Area and typically qualifies you for relevant master’s degrees in Europe, subject to programme-specific entry rules. Outside Europe, recognition depends on national regulations; employers commonly acknowledge the B.Eng. as an engineering bachelor.
Typical roles after graduation include:
- Electrical engineer in development, testing or systems integration (automation, communications, embedded systems).
- Hardware and circuit designer, from schematic to simulation and prototype.
- Production or manufacturing engineer, improving processes and leading technical teams.
- Technical support or application engineer, troubleshooting, commissioning and optimisation.
- Technical sales or project management in engineering-driven firms.
Salary levels vary strongly by country, sector and experience. In Europe, early-career engineers typically progress from junior roles to specialist or project responsibilities within a few years; international mobility is supported by the standardised ECTS credit system.
Who is the Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.) right for - and who not?
This programme fits working professionals and career-changers who want a German engineering degree via distance learning. It suits those comfortable studying in German and managing mostly online assessments, with only one brief attendance day in Germany.
- You need a flexible Fernstudium (distance learning) you can complete largely from abroad.
- You are fluent in German and can study technical content in German.
- You want one of eight specialisations to tailor your profile (e.g. Automation, Energy, Communication).
- You value ZFU-approved distance study and a state-recognised B.Eng., 180 ECTS.
- You prefer online exams with remote proctoring and self-paced materials.
There are also clear limits. Read these carefully before you apply from outside Germany.
- You do not have the required German language proficiency (C1-level German is expected for studies and exams).
- You cannot travel to Stuttgart for the mandatory one-day on-site session.
- You need an English-taught programme or a programme with no in-person requirements at all.
- You are looking for a laboratory-intensive, campus-based experience with frequent hands-on classes.
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