Engineering Cybernetics

Introductory events in winter semester

On October 6, 2025, there will be a welcoming event at 4:00 p.m. in Pfaffenwaldring 9, room 2.253.

To help you choose your specialization subjects at the beginning of your studies, presentations of the available specializations will take place on October 9, 2025 and October 10, 2025.

In the afternoon of October 10, 2025, there will be lab tours at three different institutes. Meeting point is at 1:20 .p.m. in front of PWR 9 (the entry when coming straight up from the S-Bahn).

On October 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. there is a get together in PWR9, room 5.253, where first semester students can meet students from higher semesters and lecturers.

Information for new international students

An extensive welcome and orientation program, organized by the International Office, awaits our international students: assistance for your first experiences in Stuttgart, an orientation week, informative events and much more.

What job prospects are available to me after graduation?

Graduates of the Engineering Cybernetics program are highly skilled in control, modeling, and simulation, making them sought-after specialists in both industry and academia. The program’s strong interdisciplinary foundation and broad range of applications ensure excellent career prospects that remain resilient to economic fluctuations in individual sectors.

In industry, graduates find opportunities across a wide array of key fields, including mechanical and electrical engineering, biomedicine and biotechnology, energy systems, aerospace, automotive technology, and the chemical industry. The program also offers a solid basis for pursuing an academic or research-oriented career. Surveys show that approximately 78% of alumni are employed in academic or corporate research positions, with about one-third continuing their studies toward a PhD—either at the University of Stuttgart or at other leading international universities.

Located in one of Europe’s strongest industrial and research regions, Stuttgart offers exceptional opportunities for Engineering Cybernetics students to connect theory with real-world practice. The area of Stuttgart is home to a dynamic network of innovative medium-sized enterprises and world-renowned corporations and research institutions. These strong industry links open pathways to careers in emerging fields like autonomous systems, digitalization, and smart manufacturing.