Do you want to work on the Automotive Systems of the future today? Then choose this degree course, with its contents geared towards future mobility trends. Here you will learn how to advance Autonomous Driving, e-mobility, innovative means of transport and future-proof transport concepts. This is exactly what will make you interesting for many companies in the mobility industry after graduation.
Very good scoresCHE-Ranking 2025
Campus City Centre
Period in semester7 Semester
Language of instructionGerman
Application PeriodSummer semester 2026: 30 January until 16 February
Continuing Master ProgramsAutomotive Engineering
Autonomous driving (part-time)
Electromobility (part-time)
Automotive Systems
The degree course offers you the perfect combination of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and Automotive Engineering. In the elective modules, you can focus in particular on electronic Automotive Systems, new mobility and drive concepts and vehicle networking.
You will be in high demand after completing your course: You will have the best career opportunities because you have learned how to develop intelligent electronic vehicle systems as well as mobility and drive concepts. You will be familiar with the application areas of artificial intelligence and machine learning. And these are precisely the experts who companies are looking for to shape mobility innovatively and sustainably or to drive autonomous driving forward. Alternatively, you can deepen your knowledge of the topics in an advanced Master's programme.
With your degree in vehicle systems, you have the best job prospects:
You apply for this program online via the campus management system HEonline of the Hochschule Esslingen.
Students wishing to take this programme must have pre-degree practical technical experience in a relevant industrial field or have gained experience of a similar nature while at school or during their vocational training. It is also possible to gain this practical technical experience during the semester break once you have commenced your programme.
Check the requirements
The admission and enrollment statutes as well as the special selection criteria for master's programs inform you about the application requirements for this program.
Register and apply
You register in the “HEonline” application portal of Esslingen University of Applied Sciences with your personal data and applyl for the degree programme you would like to take.
Upload your documents
We need your documents and certificates so that we can process your application. You can upload them in Esslingen’s “HEonline” campus management system. We need your documents by the application deadline at the latest.
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You can view the processing status of your application at any time via HEonline. You should keep your login details safe. Shortly after the application deadline, you will be able to see whether you have received an admission offer in HEonline and hochschulstart.
Do you want to get things moving? Whether it be electrically, digitally, networked or autonomously: If you are passionate about modern motor vehicles, autonomous systems and sustainable mobility solutions, then this is the right degree programme for you.
What else will help you in this degree
I decided to study Automotive Systems because mobility is currently facing a major change. Electromobility, autonomous and connected driving are the big topics that will occupy us in the future. And here, at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, we are optimally prepared for this. The special thing about our degree programme is that you can find your personal orientation in the 4th and 6th semesters in mandatory elective modules.
Vincent Gerber, student of the Automotive Systems degree programmee
Very good spot in the top group nationwide in the CHE University Ranking ZEIT Campus Guide
Young talent development programmes such as the BMW Group’s SpeedUp sponsorship programme offer financial support.
The Faculty of Mobility & Technology is one of the largest and works closely with the vehicle industry and supplier companies.
World market leaders (Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Bosch or Porsche) support teaching in many areas.
You can gain experience worldwide in an internship abroad or a study period at a partner university.
In addition to your studies, you can deepen your knowledge in the racing team, develop and implement ideas and celebrate success together.
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