Explore Electrical Engineering & Information Technology
What do electrical engineering and information technology engineers actually do? How does student life really look like? And what research is conducted at a faculty like ours?
Here, you can already get a glimpse behind the scenes before starting your studies: in labs, research projects, and daily student life. Whether you're still looking for orientation or already know exactly where you want to go – we offer you various ways to experience our degree programs up close.
Learn more about our degree programs
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Questions?
Do you have questions about study content, requirements, or enrollment?
Our Student Advising Team will be happy to help:
studienberatung(at)ei.rub.de
Offers for School Students
Internships for School Students in Our Research Groups
Interested in technology, experiments, and real research? In our research groups, you can experience how engineers work—practically and directly in the lab.
Send us an email: schooling(at)ei.rub.de
Open Day – Visit us!
Discover the campus of Ruhr-Universität Bochum and gain insights into the degree programs in Electrical Engineering & Information Technology as well as IT-Engineering. Talk to students, try interactive stations, and learn about exciting projects.
On Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
No registration required!
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring to be successful in my studies?
Do I need top grades in math and physics to succeed in the bachelor’s program?
NO – in your Bachelor’s program, you will learn all the essential fundamentals, you can attend preparatory courses before starting your studies, and during your studies, you can learn alongside other students in our tutoring sessions! Additionally, our academic advisors are available to assist you with any questions or challenges you may face.
What you should bring: a basic mathematical understanding and an interest in logical thinking. However, a specific grade is not required.
What do electrical engineers actually do?
Electrical and information technology engineers play a crucial role in driving sustainable development of technical solutions to address today’s global challenges. They work on topics such as:
- Transport and energy transition with e-mobility and renewable energies
- Autonomous driving of connected vehicles
- Transformation of information and communication technology
- Advancement of the semiconductor industry
Career prospects for electrical and information technology engineers are excellent! The demographic shift is creating a particularly high demand for young engineers with strong commitment and innovative ideas to help tackle major global challenges.
