Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (B. Sc.)
A cooperation between Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) and Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL) in Bogotá, Colombia.
Since 2020, you can obtain two Bachelor degrees in one study programme (international double degree)Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (ETIT) at RUB by completing the first part of your Bachelor's degree at UNAL in Bogotá and coming to RUB in the final year of your studies, where you will also write your Bachelor's thesis.
Information for Incoming Students
You are studying Ingeniería Electrónica at UNAL in Bogotá, or will be studying there, and would like to spend your final year of study in Germany as part of the Double Degree Programme:
Programme Schedule
You will spend the first eight semesters studying Ingeniería Electrónica at UNAL and the last two semesters at RUB in Germany. You will also write your final thesis in Germany (in English). At the end of the programme, you will be awarded both the Colombian and the German Bachelor's certificate.
Why is a Double Degree interesting for me?
- You will obtain two degrees in one programme (a Colombian Ingeniero/-a Electrónico/a and a German Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology).
- You will take part in UNAL's only double-degree programme in engineering with a German university.
- You will conduct research in state-of-the-art laboratories and contribute your ideas to cutting-edge German and international research.
- You will expand your language skills, which will open up many opportunities in a global market and an international research landscape.
- Your experiences abroad will help you to develop your personality and broaden your horizons.
Course schedule for UNAL Students at RUB
The courses listed in "Mandatory Modules as part of the DDP" must all be successfully completed by the end of the DDP.
| Mandatory Modules as part of the DDP Module Course | Course number | CP | Semester | |||||
| Winter | Summer | |||||||
| Recognition in "Praxismodul 1" | 6 | |||||||
| Practical Course MATLAB | 142222 | 2 | ||||||
| Recognition in "Praxismodul 2" | 8 | |||||||
| Introduction to Scientific Working | 140020 | 4 | ||||||
| Practical Course Electronics | 142104 | 4 | ||||||
| Recognition in "Praxismodul 3" | 15 | |||||||
| Practical Project and Project Report | 144012 | 15 | ||||||
| Recognition in Module "Systemtheorie 3" | 6 | |||||||
| System Theory 3 - Stochastic Signals | 141224 | 6 | ||||||
| Red: The course is compulsory and should be completed in the marked semester for an ideal progress of the programme. | ||||||||
Out of the courses noted down in the "Mandatory Elective Modules as part of the DDP", one of the courses listed in the Technical Elective Modules and one of the courses listed in the Core Modules have to be successfully completed in order to finish the DDP.
| Mandatory Elective Modules as part of the DDP Module Course | Course number | CP | Semester | |||||
| Winter | Summer | |||||||
| Recognition as Technical Elective Modules | ≥ 3 | |||||||
| [CANCELLATION WS 2024/25] Network Planning | 141209 | 3 | ||||||
| Numerical Mathematics for Mechanical, Civil & Environmental Engineering* | 150106 | 5* | ||||||
| Computer-Aided Circuit Analysis | 141376 | 3 | ||||||
| Recognition as Core Modules | ≥ 5 | |||||||
| Automation** | 141003 | 5 | ||||||
| Electrophysics | 141289 | 5 | ||||||
| Fundamentals of High-Frequency Techniques** | 141120 | 5 | ||||||
| Power Electronics** | 141087 | 5 | ||||||
| Measurement techniques** | 141065 | 5 | ||||||
| Microsystems and Semiconductor Technology** | 141391 | 5 | ||||||
| Communication Engineering** | 141203 | 5 | ||||||
| Optoelektronics** | 141264 | 5 | ||||||
| Software Engineering | 212000 | 5 | ||||||
| * This course can only be credited with 3 CP in the Technical Elective Modules. | ||||||||
| ** Recognition of these Core Modules as part of the DDP is only possible after prior consultation with the programme coordinator. | ||||||||
| Green: The course is an elective course and should be completed in the marked semester for an ideal progress of the programme. | ||||||||
Within the "Free Elective Moules as part of the DDP", courses totalling at least 6 CP must be successfully completed. One of these courses has to be an Economic Optative.
| Free Elective Modules as part of the DDP Module Course | Course number | CP | Semester | |||||
| Winter | Summer | |||||||
| Recognition as Free Elective Modules (Economics Optative)*** | ||||||||
| Introduction to Buisiness Administration | 076025 | 5 | ||||||
| Business Administration for Engineers | tbd | 5 | ||||||
| Basics of Business Plan Creation | 076045 | 5 | ||||||
| Intensive German language course (B2) for double degree students from UNAL**** | 259141 | 5 | ||||||
| *** There are various courses to choose from, please contact the Student Advising Service to get an overview. | ||||||||
| **** In order to complete the DDP, you must reach German level B2 at the end of the programme. One possibility to prove this is by successfully completing this course. | ||||||||
| Green: The course is an elective course and should be completed in the marked semester for an ideal progress of the programme. | ||||||||
The courses listed in "Bachelor's thesis as part of the DDP" must both be successfully completed by the end of the DDP.
| Bachelor's thesis as part of the DDP Module Course | Course number | CP | Semester | |||||
| Winter | Summer | |||||||
| Bachelor's Thesis and Colloquium | 15 | |||||||
| Bachelor's Thesis | 144001 | 12 | ||||||
| Colloquium | 144003 | 3 | ||||||
| Red: The course is compulsory and should be completed in the marked semester for an ideal progress of the programme. | ||||||||
Requirements
The following criteria must be met at the time of application:
You can apply for the double degree programme selection process after you have completed 50% of the academic programme, which corresponds to 86 Colombian credits (CCP). Of these, 37 CCP must correspond to the foundation component with an accumulated weighted arithmetic average (PAPA) of more than 3.9 and with a language certificate (German A2) certified by an international institution or the Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
At the time of the Bachelor's thesis, the following criteria must be met:
German language proficiency at level B2.
Mandatory courses as part of the double degree programme
Die hier aufgelisteten Lehrveranstaltungen solltet ihr bestanden haben, wenn ihr euer Studium an der RUB beginnt. Bitte wendet euch an die Studienfachberatung oder den Programmkoordinator, wenn ihr nicht alle dieser Lehrveranstaltungen absolviert haben werdet.
| Course at the UNAL | Course number | |||
| Álgebra Lineal | 1000003-B | |||
| Cálculo Diferencial | 1000004-B | |||
| Cálculo Integral | 1000005-B | |||
| Campos Electromagnéticos | 2016487 | |||
| Circuitos Eléctricos II | 2016490 | |||
| Control* Conversión Electromagnética* | 2016493 2016494 | |||
| Ecuaciones Diferenciales | 1000007-B | |||
| Electrónica Análoga I | 2016495 | |||
| Electrónica Análoga II | 2016496 | |||
| Electrónica Digital I | 2016498 | |||
| Electrónica Digital II | 2016499 | |||
| Fundamentos de Electricidad y Magnetismo | 1000017-B | |||
| Fundamentos de Mecánica | 1000019-B | |||
| Fundamentos de Oscilaciones, Ondas y Óptica | 1000020-B | |||
| Introducción a Ingeniería Electrónica | 2016502 | |||
| Programación de Computadores | 2015734 | |||
| Programación Orientada a Objetos | 2016375 | |||
| Señales y Sistemas I | 2016506 | |||
| Señales y Sistemas II | 2016507 | |||
| Taller de (Ingeniería) Electrónica | 2016509 | |||
| * It is sufficient to have successfully completed one of the two courses. If both courses have been successfully completed, the course Conversión Electromagnética will be used. | ||||
Mandatory electives as part of the double degree programme
In this area, courses worth at least 11 CCP (Colombian Credit Points) must be passed before you start your studies at RUB.
| Courses at UNAL** | Course number | |||
| Circuitos de RF | 2016488 | |||
| Circuitos integrados lineales y Aplicaciones | 2028211 | |||
| CMOS | tbd | |||
| Comunicaciones | 2016492 | |||
| Comunicaciones Inalámbricas | 2027469 | |||
| Comunicaciones Ópticas | 2024732 | |||
| Control*** | 2016493 | |||
| Electrónica de Potencia | 2016497 | |||
| Instrumentación y Medidas | 2016501 | |||
| Introducción a VLSI | tbd | |||
| Líneas y Antenas | 2016503 | |||
| Optoelectrónica | tbd | |||
| Redes de Telecomunicaciones | 2019125 | |||
| Sistemas Embebidos | 2016508 | |||
| Técnicas de Integración | 2027469 | |||
| ** Recognition of these core subjects as part of the DDP is only possible after prior consultation with the Student Advisory Service and the PRI at UNAL. | ||||
| *** Control can only be counted in this area if it has not already been used as a compulsory subject in the Double Degree Programme. | ||||
Application and Deadlines
The following documents must be submitted:
- Letter of motivation
- Average grade and academic performance (have completed 50% of the academic programme - equivalent to 86 CCP)
- Language certificate (German min. A2)
- Social commitment
We recommend contacting the UNAL programme coordinator in advance if your documents are currently incomplete.
Scholarships in the context of the Double Degree Programme
As part of the Double Degree Programme, you have the opportunity to apply for attractive scholarships. Each year, the faculty provides a scholarship programme that includes a variety of opportunities that support both national and international students.
The scholarship pool currently includes funding from various sources:
- Erasmus+
- DAAD
- Volkswagen Infotainment
The application for the scholarships is made at the same time as the application for the Double Degree Programme. In order to qualify for a scholarship, you must be accepted into the Double Degree Programme. The final award of the scholarships is made by an awards committee. The same deadlines apply as for the application to the programme.
Scholarship providers as partners
Our scholarship providers - including Erasmus+, DAAD and Volkswagen Infotainment - make a significant contribution to promoting the academic and professional development of our students. They not only provide financial support, but also help to create an international and practice-orientated environment that helps students to broaden their skills and perspectives.
