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B.Sc. Program & Major Technology Expertise Living & Studying Industry Network Sucess Stories
Excellent Location In Germanys technology region No. 1., in Karlsruhe, a city one hour from Frank-
furt Airport. Close connection to Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
World-class Mechanical Engineering State-of-the-art technology expertise from one of the most prestigious
technical universities in the world.
Elite Teaching Small and exclusive classes (up to 50 students) at the international campus of
Carl Benz School.
Industry Network Integrated industry internships and excursions to industry partners for opening
of career paths at an early stage of study.
Unique "All-in-one-package" All-in-one package under one roof: Campus accomodation, academic and
leisure facilities plus student office services.
Personal Guidance & Support Individualized counseling & mentoring for students.
Supplementary Courses Additional German language courses, intercultural seminars and job application
workshops.
Join us.
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A message from the Traditionally, German products, in particular Established in 1825, the former Universitt
those associated with the mechanical and Karlsruhe (TH), now known as the Karlsruhe
director of the industrial automotive engineering industries and Institute of Technology (KIT) after the merger
board: those resulting from electrical and optical with the Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, is a
manufacturing processes, are highly successful leading international institution providing edu-
on the world market. International perception cation for prospective world-class engineers
of German products is based upon their and scientists. The university was among the
proven value and quality. Such qualities include first in Germany to offer Bachelor of Science
our technical innovations, superior durability degree programs taught in English to students
of our products and of course their prompt from all over the world. Today we invite stu-
delivery. All of these attributes are the direct dents from all countries to join the Carl Benz
result of an abundance of skilled craftsmen, of School to become leaders in engineering,
technicians with extensive vocational training development and production of specialist
and practical experience, and of engineers goods. As a prospective international student
with an excellent education and training you will have already distinguished yourself
combined with exceptional creativity. It is a as high achiever with exceptional motivation
heritage which we are proud of. and competence levels. Students with par-
ticularly high qualifications may qualify for
Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler developed the
scholarships.
automobile, which has contributed more to
the changing face of our planet than any other The KIT is located in the German State
technical innovation. Both Benz and Daimler of Baden-Wrttemberg, which boasts
lived and worked independently in the vicinity the highest research and development
of Karlsruhe and laid the foundation for the expenditure in Europe, as well as the largest
production of cars on an industrial scale. For number of employment opportunities in
both men, quality was of key importance, a high-tech industrial sectors. Located in the
facet which is still a fundamental attribute heart of Europe with close ties to France
of specialist industrial German products. Carl and Switzerland, Karlsruhe conveys a unique
Benz was born in Karlsruhe and received his outlook on the world. I am certain you will
formal education in mechanical engineering find the city of Karlsruhe to be a delightful
at the former Universitt Karlsruhe (TH), then and fulfilling place to further your education.
known as the Polytechnic College, from which
he graduated in 1864. After releasing the
design and patenting his internal combustion
engine, he soon became the pioneer of indus-
trial scale automobile production.
Following the explosion of automobile use
during the 1920s, Benz became a household
name synonymous worldwide with quality
and innovation. Carl Benz subsequently foun-
ded the Benz Company which then merged
with Daimler Motors to become Daimler-
Benz, Mercedes-Benz, DaimlerChrysler AG,
and then ultimately Daimler AG.
Our undergraduate Carl Benz School of
Mechanical Engineering offering English-
taught engineering programs is proud to be
part of this continuing legacy of extraordinary
engineering and technological innovation.
Prof. Jrgen Hubbert
Director of the Board of the
International Department GmbH
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Former Executive Board Member
of the DAIMLER AG
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B.Sc. Program & Majors
Core Studies
Fig. 1: CBS students at their graduation
Core studies form the solid academic
foundation of the program. It is divided into
intermediate studies from semesters 1 to 4,
Counseling & Support
followed by one (or more) major in the 5th and All students receive individualized counseling
6th semester. and support throughout their studies. Regular
performance evaluations and personalized
Supplementary Courses and Seminars mentoring encourage students to achieve the
best in their studies and develop their profes-
Students can choose to take special supple- sional profile.
mentary courses addressing history, economy,
culture, and current German political and
social environment within an international
Admission Criteria
context. CBS offers seminars in management The Carl Benz School admission criteria are
and leadership techniques as well as intercul- based on a combination of class ranking, test
tural communication. Additonally, there are scores, overall grade point average and more
job application workshops provided. specifically the grades in mathematics and
sciences as well as the letters of recommen-
Compulsory Internships dation from mathematics and science teachers
in high school.
Beside the core studies, students have to com-
plete the internship program, consisting of a The selection criteria favour students who
basic and an advanced industrial internship, have chosen courses which are highly depen-
dent upon knowlege and reasoning, e.g.,
each at least for 6 weeks. These internships
college preparatory mathematics, laboratory
are often the chance to build business and
sciences, and English and possess a true
personal relationships with German industry
interest in mechanical engineering and its
partners. fields of application.
Intermediate Studies
Semester 1 2 3 4
4 Language (Business and Technical English; German A1 - C2; Negotiating in an international Environment); Soft Skills
Majors of the Program
5th and 6th Semesters
Practical research at the Starting from the 5th semester, Carl Benz
School students choose to specialize in (at
Department of Mechani- least) one of the following majors:
cal Engineering at the KIT
is carried out in 19 insti- Production Management
tutes under the direction The focus of Production Management is to
give general understanding of all aspects of Fig. 2: Graduates at Carl Benz School
of about 30 professors, an industrial manufactured product from
almost 300 assistant very first development steps to the end of the Rail Systems Technology
professors and scientific production line, where the new product can
Germany is famous for her high-speed ICE
be handed over to the customer.
support staff, and is sup- trains and has one of the best railway network
ported by over 150 tech- Topics like Advanced Engineering Mechanics, in the world. That is why Germany is the ideal
Mechanical Design and Thermodynamics will place for studying Rail Systems Technology.
nical and administrative build the foundation for the specialization in The comprehensive approach towards public
personnel. subjects like Industrial Engineering, Manufac- transportation combines effective design prin-
turing Technologies and Fluid Mechanics. ciples using the latest technologies and infra-
structure design.
Our students will understand all relevant
topics and technologies and learn how deve- Students choosing this major learn about the
lop tools and strategies to become a visionary interrelation between rail vehicles, its infra-
and independent acting engineer. structure and operation. They get to know
the fundamental technical requirements of rail
Energy Engineering vehicles and its major components. Further-
more, they acquire an overview of the funda-
The demand for energy is ever increasing -
mental components of a modern rail system.
more than seven billion people will require
In addition, the basics of project management
energy supply in the future. Therefore, a major
are taught, i.e., the role of a project manager,
in Energy Engineering offers promising oppor-
how a project core team functions, various
tunities for qualified engineers.
project phases and their processes, as well
The Center of Energy at KIT provides an as scheduling and tools. Knowing about
interdisciplinary platform for energy techno- the complexities of modern railway network,
logy and its solutions. Working together with students will be fully equipped to assume a
renowned European industry partners from position in the railway industry.
the commodities market, Carl Benz School
offers an industrial-oriented education that
prepares students to be part of the future
energy business.
Supplementary Studies
(Presentation & Professional Application; Academic Writing; Methods in Management & Leadership); Intercultural Awareness (European Multiculturalism) 5
Technology Expertise
Mechanical Engineering
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Living & Studying
Industry Network
Pioneers welcome
The positive learning experiences at the Carl Benz School of Engineering must have encouraged Kevin to go
for his Masters by joining the HECTOR School of Engineering and Management, the technology business
school of the International Department (also part of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology).
Currently enrolled in the M.Sc. program in Energy Engineering and Management, Kevin has benefitted
from the technical modules that teach the fundamentals and technical implications regarding the possibi-
lities of electricity production based on sustainable energy. By looking at different business models and its
finances during the management modules, Kevin gained fundamental management and entrepreneurial
Kevin Loh Thien Seng, CBS Alumnus
skills as well as an insight to project management. There were also opportunities where Kevin learned how
and HECTOR School student with to propose business ideas to potential investors. This knowledge and experience, as far as Kevin describes
it, will be helpful in case he ever sets up his own business venture in Brunei.
enthusiasm for energy engineering.
At the moment, Kevin is doing an internship at Lufthansatechnik and is part of the engine services de-
partment dealing with quality management, non-destructive testing, surface technology, heat treatment,
optical and scanning electron microscopy, maintenance and chemical composition analysis.
Kyle Kippenbrock has made the right choice that changed his life - after completing high school in the
States, he decided to study Mechanical Engineering at the Carl Benz School of Engineering in Germany.
Fortunately he received a scholarship from MAG and he gave his very best to perform well in his studies.
This scholarship support meant that Kyle was constantly in touch with MAG, enabling him to complete his
advanced industrial internship at MAG Industrial Automation and write his Diplom thesis in the Mainte-
nance Technologies division of MAG. During his time spent at MAG, Kyle contributed to the improvement
of workflow and quantitative evaluation by developing a workflow management system for the logistics
department and a method for the quantitative evaluation of the benefits of product-supporting services Kyle Kippenbrock, CBS Alumnus and
such as ramp-up packages, tele-service or on-site maintenance personnel for the customer.
Ph.D. candidate with a foible for cars
After successfully completing his studies at the Carl Benz School of Engineering, Kyle was accepted to
and great expectations regarding his
a Ph.D. program and is now a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the Institute of Production
Science at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). He is currently involved in the research of innovative Mechanical Engineering career.
methods for the quality management of micromanufacturing and will probably complete his Ph.D. by the
end of 2012.
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Tradition of Excellence
Join us - Being Part of Carl Benz School
Taha Khayyat, B.Sc. 2007, Saudi Arabia: "I like to get in touch with dif-
ferent cultures and learn about their habits - therefore Carl Benz School
is the ideal place to be."
Application Procedure
Step 1
Submit your application via email and
as a hardcopy including:
Guillaume de Dampierre, B.Sc. 2004, France: "I was really impressed
by the diversity and the high standard of the bachelor course. I had the CBS application form
possibilty to study many different technical topics which were related Certified copies of latest transcripts
to the fields of research, development and production. This gave me a from high school
broad overview of all engineering issues." Two recommendation letters from high
school teachers
Certified copy of language test (TOEFL,
IELTS or TOEIC)
Anna Schmitt, B.Sc. 2009, Germany: "The CBS as an international in-
Curriculum vitae
stitute for engineering at the KIT is a truly valuable project. As a Dr. H.-
Statement of purpose
W. Hector scholarship student, I do see my responsibility to support my
Financial declaration
peers in any academic or personal way. For my future I am convinced that
I will be able to use these precious international experiences I gained."
Direct your email application to:
kappes@carlbenzschool.com and
hecht@carlbenzschool.com
Yin Lin Mun, B.Sc. 2010, Malaysia: "Life in the ID is fun and inspiring
Send the hardcopy to:
with most of the ID students living under one roof, cooking and study-
Dr. Birgitta Kappes
ing together most of the time."
Admissions Office
Carl Benz School of Engineering
Schlossplatz 19
76131 Karlsruhe
Germany
Sagar Gajjala, B.Sc. 2006, India: "The lecturers are helpful and take time
to explain given issues during and after the course. They all have excel-
Step 2
lent English language skills."
Confirmation of application via email
Step 3
Screening of application
Step 4
Ji Kyung Yoon, B.Sc. 2008, South Korea: "Group studies can be very Applicant will receive an admission or
inspiring, for example to hear about the brilliant ideas of the other stu- rejection via email by admissions office
dents. This is very stimulating and it enlarges my thinking."
Application Deadline
June 15 for each given year
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Bachelor Program Key Facts
Duration
Three years (six semesters)
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Institute of Technology (KIT); Tobias Bugala
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