Study Orientation
What courses of study are there?
Is social work a good fit for me or something more technical? University or rather college? In which city or even in which country? Questions upon questions arise in the search for a suitable study program. But don't worry! We will help you find the right fit. This page is all about supporting you in your decision.
An overview of all the study programs offered at RWU can be found here: Study programs. Good to know: RWU also offers English-language study programs.
So how do you find the right program? Maybe there are subjects at school that you particularly enjoy and are interested in. Or you already have a specific career in mind and are looking for the program that brings you there? Or you're getting excited about certain topics, such as economics or mobility?
Keep scrolling to find out which areas are covered by RWU's study programs.

Design
Whether in the creative industry, in urban planning or in the tech industry, design runs through all areas of life. Well-wrought design can be learned. At RWU, for example.
Bachelor Study programs at RWU
Master Study programs at RWU

Digitization
Since the introduction of the first computer, our world has changed fundamentally. Whether medicine, mobility or media, no area remains untouched by the digital revolution. What opportunities does digitization offer us for our future?
Bachelor StudY pROGRAMS AT RWU
- Applied Computer Science
- Business Informatics
- Business Informatics PLUS Teaching Post
- Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering PLUS Teaching Post
- Digital Media Design
- Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (EN)
- Electrical Engineering and Embedded Systems (EN)
- E-Mobility and Green Energy
- E-Mobility and Green Energy (EN)
- Internet and Online-Marketing
- Mechanical Engineering/ International Project Engineering
- Physical Engineering (DE)
- Physical Engineering (EN)
Master Study Programs at RWU

Energie
Further development of the energy sector is an important step toward climate neutrality. Whether in mobility or mechanical engineering, alternative energy and mobility concepts are in demand to saddle our world for the future.
bachelor study programs at RWU
- Automotive Engineering
- E-Mobility and Green Energy
- E-Mobility and Green Energy (EN)
- Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering/ Automotive Engineering (Academic Studies and Integrated Apprenticeship)
- Mechanical Engineering/ International Project Engineering
Master Study Programs at RWU

Mobility
Mobility is not an invention of the modern age. Nevertheless, advances in technology and economics are shaping the way we get around. What will the mobility of the future look like?
Bachelor Study Programs at RWU
- Automotive Engineering
- Automotive Engineering PLUS Teaching Post
- E-Mobility and Green Energy (DE)
- E-Mobility and Green Energy (EN)
- Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering (academic studies and integrated apprenticeship)
Master Study Programs at RWU

Social Sciences and Health
Whether in the individual support of people with assistance needs or the business interface between economics and health, as long as there are people, healthcare professionals will be needed.
Bachelor Study Programs at RWU
Master Study Programs at RWU

Technology
Our world is full of technology. Whether in the energy sector, IT or mechanical engineering - the development of new technologies knows no standstill. Technical professions and the IT sector are among the most sought.
Bachelor Study Programs at RWU
- Automotive Engineering
- Automotive Engineering PLUS Teaching Post
- Computer Science/Electrical Engineering PLUS Teaching Post
- E-Mobility and Green Energy (DE)
- E-Mobility and Green Energy (EN)
- Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (EN)
- Industrial Engineering (Technology Management)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering (academic studies and integrated apprenticeship)
- Mechanical Engineering/ International Project Engineering (international variant)
- Physical Engineering (DE)
- Physical Engineering (EN)
Master Study Programs at RWU
- Electrical Engineering and Embedded Systems (EN)
- Environmental and Process Engineering
- Mechatronics (EN)
- Product Development in Mechanical Engineering
- Technology Management and Optimization

Economy
Globalization and digitization are increasingly shaping the development of the world economy. What drives our economy? How can companies operate in harmony with the environment? One thing is certain: professions in business are booming.
Bachelor Study Programs at RWU
- Applied Psychology
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Informatics
- Business Informatics PLUS Teaching Post
- Health Economics
- Industrial Engineering (Technology Management)
- Internet and Online-Marketing
- Mechanical Engineering/ International Project Engineering (International variant)
Master Study Programs at RWU
FAQ Study Orientation
Study Advisory

Central Study Advisory
The Central Student Advisory Service at Ravensburg-Weingarten University can support you in your choice of studies and career.
Together with the Central Student Advisory Service you can find out your interests and abilities, your wishes and goals. But you can also contact the Central Student Advisory Service with general questions about your studies, your choice of type of university or with questions about your choice of profession and career prospects.
If you wish, you can prepare for the counseling, for example, with the orientation test was-studiere-ich.de. If you have already taken the test, you are welcome to bring your TAN from the test with you. However, this is not a must.

Student Program Advisor
In addition to the Central Student Advisory Service, there is also the Student Program Advisory Service. This advisory service is aimed at those who already have a degree program in mind and have specific questions about it. Each study program has its own student advisor. Sometimes they are other students, sometimes the deans, but all of them can give you an authentic impression of the subject of your choice.
- What is the content and focus of the respective program?
- What requirements do I have to fulfill?
- What does the course of study look like?
- What are the career prospects after graduation?
Keep scrolling to get to your contact person.

Studying in special circumstances - will I manage?
Your path is a little different from that of your (future) fellow students? At RWU, there are many options for mastering your studies, even in special circumstances. These can be, among others:
- Studying during pregnancy or with a child
- Studying with caregiving responsibilities
- Studying with a disability
- Studying with a chronic illness
- Studying with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Would you like to find out more about the possibilities and offers? On the counseling page you will find further information as well as contact persons.
Orientation tests
Orientation tests at a glance - get inspired!
Which course of study matches my inclinations and abilities? There are many online orientation tests that can help you answer this question. On this page we have compiled a small overview for you.
Which course of study suits me?
The study orientation test of the Employment Agency.
Click here to find out which study program suits me best
What-studiere-ich.de
The study orientation test of the state of Baden-Württemberg. Here you can test which study and which profession suits you.
Are you ready? Then go to was-studiere-ich.de
The Study Interest Test (SIT)
The study choice test creates your individual interest profile on the basis of 72 short self-assessment questions. It shows the distribution of your study interests, what they mean and which fields of study suit you. To help you find your ideal field of study, we then match your profile with all state-recognized fields of study in Germany. You'll find lots of information online about each degree program and can use individual search filters.
Are you ready? Then take the Studieninteressenstest
The study selection test from Uniturm.de
The free online study selection test from Uniturm.de helps you find the study program that matches your strengths and interests. Within 10 minutes, the test calculates which fields of study are suitable for you based on your aptitudes and abilities. Start the study selection test now!
Are you ready? Then go to the Studienwahltest
Teacher orientation test
Are you interested in studying to become a teacher? The teacher orientation test is for prospective teachers.
Are you ready? Then take the Lehrerorientierungstest für Studieninteressierte
The comparison portal for online self-assessments for study orientation
In recent years, German-speaking universities have developed numerous online study guidance tests, so-called online self-assessments (OSA). There are now so many tests that it is easy to lose track of them all. Therefore, this overview portal was developed for prospective students and for experts from academia and counseling practice.
Are you ready? Then go to the OSA-Vergleichsportal
BW-Best
Two-day decision-making and goal-setting training for students at general education and vocational
vocational high schools on the topic of study and career orientation.
Click here for BW-Best
Trial Study
Study trial online
Like many other colleges and universities, RWU Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten also offers the opportunity to take a trial study program. The online trial study program "Talentscanner" offers the opportunity to gain insights into the study content of various subjects at RWU. Instead of poring over brochures and going through module plans, you can test without obligation and free of charge whether your choice of study feels right and meets your expectations. Everything takes place online so that you can take part regardless of your location.
Are you interested in a trial study? Then take a look here: Talentscanner.
For which subjects is the trial study available?
You can currently choose from the following talent scanners:
- Talentscanner Mechanical Engineering: Get insights into the study programs Automotive Engineering (PLUS), Energy and Environmental Engineering und Mechanical Engineering.
- Talentscanner Social Work: Get insights into the study program Social Work.
- Talentscanner Technology & Management: Get insights into the study programs Business Administration and Management, Physical Engineering und Industrial Engineering.
Meet us
Come in and find out
Have you read enough information and pored over enough brochures? Then get to know RWU in person. We regularly organize events and are represented at education fairs where we answer all your questions about studying, applying and financing.
Would you like to learn more about the degree program of your choice? We offer you the opportunity to take part in trial lectures and get an idea of your study program on site. To do this, you attend a "real" lecture - no prior registration is necessary. This gives you an insight into the course content, you get to know professors and can exchange ideas with students. This way you can get an idea of what it's like on site.
Here you can find all dates: