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Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg contributes to the security and protection of civil society: Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg (THA) will be offering a Bachelor's degree in Rescue Engineering (BEng) from the winter semester 2025/2026. The new course can be studied on an interdisciplinary basis across all THA faculties. It is based at the Faculty of Mechanical and Process Engineering. A Bachelor of Engineering degree is planned.
Academic advisor Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Murza says: “The Bachelor's degree course in Rescue Engineering is all about the latest technologies, sound concepts and effective methods for rescuing and protecting people, taught in a practical and application-oriented way.” According to Murza, rescue engineers use their knowledge from the course to develop innovative solutions for fire protection and rescue technology as well as new approaches for civil protection, population protection and disaster control. Rescue engineers make an important contribution to the safety and protection of civil society. They work both preventively and operationally in aid organizations and rescue services. Their specialist knowledge is also in demand in companies.
Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg has been a partner university of the fire departments and aid organizations for many years and has developed the course in close cooperation with institutions from the region. Dr. Andreas Graber, Head of the Augsburg Professional Fire Brigade - Office for Fire and Disaster Protection, says: "We urgently need graduates like those who will be produced by the new course. In civil protection and technical emergency services, such as fire departments, mountain rescue services and disaster control, we are also dependent on academically trained personnel." In the new course, students will acquire a wide range of skills to enable them to cope with tasks in risk assessment, hazard analysis and operational planning. They will be specifically prepared for real-life scenarios and trained with the help of practical exercises and simulations.
Tasks in research and practice
Engineers are also urgently needed in the research, development and production of safety technology manufacturers or in industrial security. Murza holds out the prospect that rescue engineering graduates could take on a wide variety of tasks in these areas: From management activities, to the development of safety concepts and prevention strategies, to the development of new, innovative technologies and systems for the rescue services.
The academic advisor explains: "Technical expertise with practical relevance is a top priority in the Bachelor's degree course in Rescue Engineering. However, psychological, interpersonal and communication skills are also a key area of training. This supports our graduates in crisis situations and helps them to maintain an overview, communicate effectively and work efficiently in a team."
According to Murza, the rescue engineering course is characterized by a particularly strong practical focus. In addition to the practical semester, achievements from practical activities, such as relevant voluntary service, voluntary work or work, can be recognized in the “Engineering work” and “Project” modules.
What aptitude should prospective students have?
A keen interest in technical and scientific contexts is a basic requirement for prospective students in this field. But Murza also says: "We are looking for people in rescue engineering who want to get stuck in. A sense of responsibility, community spirit and reliability are essential." Qualification requirements are either a university or technical college entrance qualification, vocational training or practical experience, a master craftsman's degree in a field related to rescue engineering or at least two years of vocational training plus at least three years of full-time professional experience. Interested parties without a high school diploma could also qualify for the course through their professional practice. In this case, a consultation must take place at the university beforehand.
Application modalities
Interested parties can apply for full-time or part-time studies for the winter semester 2025/2026. The application deadline for this is July 15. For the summer semester 2026, it is possible to apply for part-time studies. The application phase for this begins on November 15.
https://www.tha.de/rettungsingenieurwesen Further information on the Bachelor's degree program in Rescue Engineering at Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg
The new Bachelor's degree course in Rescue Engineering can be studied full-time or part-time.
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The new Bachelor's degree course in Rescue Engineering can be studied full-time or part-time.
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