Engineers need a broad basic knowledge of science and technology for their work. Sustainable technologies have gained great importance in recent years – as a result of the energy transition. Digitalization also plays a major role. Accordingly, an affinity for information technology (IT) is also required, because more and more production facilities are highly automated, networked or even self-sufficient (keyword “Industry 4.0”). With regard to technologies such as 3D printing or the Internet of Things (IoT), intuition, imagination and imagination are also necessary - it is no coincidence that the term "engineer" comes from the Latin word "ingenium", which means creative spirit or Acumen.
Central to the engineering course are the subjects Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and sometimes Biology and Technology. In addition, students also acquire basic knowledge in the areas of Economics, Social Sciences and Law, especially Business Administration.
Due to the global economy, foreign language skills and openness to other cultural areas (e.g. Asia) also play a major role. In addition, the teaching of overarching qualifications, e.g. leadership, presentation techniques and rhetoric, is part of an engineering degree.
