BSc Electrical and Information Technology

Smart responses to the challenges of our time.

Key data

Degree: Bachelor of Science FHNW in Electrical and Information Technology
ECTS points: 180
Teaching language: German / English
Place: Brugg-Windisch

September Start: We recommend early registration by May 31.

There are hardly any areas of life that are not affected by electrical products – be it smartphones, smart homes (the housing of the future) or smart grids (intelligent electricity networks).

The broad spectrum of occupations in the professional world is reflected in the degree programme on offer, which you can complete on a part-time basis while working or on a full-time basis. We value well-founded basic knowledge complemented by laboratory experiments. At the same time, we work in a team on interdisciplinary, practice-oriented student projects that cover the entire field from microelectronics (e.g. configurable, digital effects units for guitarists who play electric guitars) through to electrical engineering (e.g. energy production using kites).

The degree programme does not only target electronic engineers and electricians – at the start of the programme, a variety of educational backgrounds are taken into consideration.

“It's not just the exciting and varied training that speaks in favor of studying electrical engineering at the FHNW, but also the wide-ranging and future-oriented job prospects as an electrical engineer.”

Pascal Merkli, Power Electronics Engineer Traction Converter, ABB Schweiz AG

Degree

Specialisations

In your last year of study, you can choose a major. These specialisations focus on the latest research and offer the ideal basis for starting a career or a master's degree that builds on the respective student's undergraduate degree.

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Career prospects Electrical and Information Technology

Our graduates develop new electronic circuits, design energy supply systems, put a radio station into operation in remote parts of the world or conduct sales negotiations for their company's high-tech products in Asia.

Student projects

Each semester our students work on a project from the commencement of their studies. The focus here is initially on the methodology of project work. Later on, the focus switches to the technical level.

Smart helmet

Two students developed an intelligent helmet that measures the force of impact in the event of its user sustaining a fall and issues an emergency alert message.

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BatCapture

In order to detect bats, students have developed a convenient low-cost detector that communicates via smart phones.

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Wind measurement system with a drone

To measure the wind strength at potential locations for wind turbines, students have developed an ingenious measurement drone.

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A Tesla-ancestor needs new batteries

Two students repair a 100 years old electric car. They update the battery-system and restore the car's driving functionality.

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Requirements, Fees and How To Apply

Discover all you need to know before starting your studies at FHNW, including fees, admission criteria, and more. Please note that this information is provided in German.