School Meets Science

HTWK Leipzig collaborates with numerous schools in and around Leipzig. This not only enables pupils to gain a practical understanding of the wide range of degree programmes on offer, but also provides them with first-hand insights into the exciting field of applied sciences.

The range of activities on offer at the Faculty of Engineering extends from workshops on electrical and information technology, energy and environmental engineering, and mechanical engineering, right through to supervision of KoL and BeLL projects. Pupils can also complete their compulsory work placement with us or test their knowledge in the ExperiWatt pupil competition.

You can find an overview of the Faculty of Engineering’s current programmes on this page.

Further information on the full range of programmes offered by HTWK Leipzig can be found on the ‘Schule trifft Hochschule’ website.

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Field trip opportunities for school groups

Field trip as part of career and university guidance

If you are planning a field trip with your school class to the Faculty of Engineering at HTWK Leipzig as part of career and university guidance, please feel free to email us at: anika.schreyer@htwk-leipzig.de.

At the Faculty of Engineering, accredited degree programmes in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Energy, Building and Environmental Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are available at both Bachelor’s and Master’s level. Participants will discover what lies behind these terms and what studying engineering entails during a programme presentation, in which our deans of studies or professors will introduce the respective degree programmes in an engaging and interesting way and will be on hand to answer individual questions.

There is also the opportunity to take a tour of the laboratories for agri-photovoltaics, robotics, the bikelab, the wastewater and sanitation tower, or digital reconstruction – where our students undertake their practical placements and our researchers carry out their work.

Duration of the degree programme presentation: approx. 30 to 60 minutes, including a 15-minute Q&A session

Duration of the laboratory tour: 15 to 20 minutes per laboratory; the class will be divided into groups (subject to the availability of the relevant staff)

Python workshop with Minecraft Education

We offer school classes the opportunity to take part in Python workshops as part of a field trip to the Faculty of Engineering at HTWK Leipzig.

Depending on prior knowledge and year group, the Python workshops can last between one and three hours. If there is interest in a project week, other workshops from our ‘Renewable Skills’ project can be included alongside various Python workshops.

Pupils learn Python in a playful way within the Minecraft Education world. Depending on their prior knowledge, the appropriate Python course (Island Python 1 to 6) can also be selected individually on site. The courses are completed independently at the pupils’ own pace. One to two Python courses can be completed per workshop and within the allocated time. For the multiplayer game Seymour Island, recommended from Year 9 onwards, at least three hours of workshop time should be allowed. For most Python courses, a knowledge of English is required to be able to complete the courses independently. The tutor is always on hand to help with any questions or problems.

Subject classification:
Computer Science; from Year 9
for the science stream; from Year 5

Maximum number of participants: 28 people (excluding teachers)

Duration: approx. 1–4 hours

Registration & information

Your contact:
M.A. Anika Schreyer
Email: anika(dot)schreyer(at)htwk-leipzig.de
Telephone: 0341 3076 4221

Research

Research with school pupils

Since 2016, school pupils in Leipzig have been working alongside scientists from the Faculty of Engineering and other partner organisations to research and discover how technical applications from the field of industrial measurement technology can be used to implement sustainable strategies that protect the environment and conserve resources.

One of the aims of the projects is to provide pupils with science-based answers to everyday questions relating to sustainability.

Current projects & workshops

Renewable Skills Project

We offer a range of workshops, field trips and interactive talks developed as part of the Renewable Skills project.

Registration is now open.

FaGULab Project

As part of the FaGULab educational project, school pupils are collecting environmental data on the green roofs of bus stops in Leipzig and developing a real-world laboratory using citizen science approaches.

The first phase of the project began in August 2025.

Full details of the FaGULab educational project, the terms and conditions of participation and how to register: FaGULab

Pupil Internship

Student internship at the Faculty of Engineering

We offer school pupils the opportunity to get to know the Faculty of Engineering at HTWK Leipzig better as part of their two-week school work experience placement. These placements usually take place in Year 9 and/or Year 10.

Engineering disciplines

Agri-photovoltaics | Degree programmes in Mechanical Engineering & Energy, Building and Environmental Engineering
Cycling & Simulation (bikelab) | Mechanical Engineering degree programme
Mechanical Engineering Design (Lightweight Musical Instruments) | Mechanical Engineering degree programme
Mechatronics & Electrical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering degree programme
Production and Logistics Systems | Mechanical Engineering
Robotics Lab | Degree in Electrical and Information Engineering

An insight into the practice-oriented degree programmes at the Faculty of Engineering
the opportunity to attend lectures and practical sessions
Carrying out small practical projects in the above-mentioned areas
Contributing to research projects

Number of internship places: 1 to 4
Note: The number of places depends on the availability and capacity of our internship supervisors.

Please apply to us by email only. We will then check whether an internship is available during your preferred period.

Your contact person

M.A. Anika Schreyer
Email: anika(dot)schreyer(at)htwk-leipzig.de
Telephone: 0341 3076 4221

Competition

ExperiWatt School Competition

In recent years, pupils have been able to gain an insight into the field of electrical engineering at the Faculty of Engineering through the science competition experiNat (experiNat 2019 review).

Since 2020, the competition has continued under the new name ExperiWatt, organised and run by the four partner organisations: VDI GaraGe gemeinnützige GmbH, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research GmbH – UFZ, INSPIRATA e.V. and HTWK Leipzig/Faculty of Engineering.

ExperiWatt always takes place in the spring and is aimed at Year 9 pupils from secondary schools and grammar schools in Leipzig and the surrounding area. The competition not only complements the curriculum but also encourages independent work and a personal enthusiasm for experimentation. ExperiWatt focuses on the spirit of inquiry and engaging with key STEM topics.

RoboCreators

The robotics school laboratory at HTWK Leipzig

What does the robotics school laboratory at HTWK have to offer?

Training courses for teachers in all STEM subjects
Support and advice on STEM programmes at partner schools
Workshops for schools in the fields of mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, physics and robotics.
Programmes for project days and field trips
HandsOn for teachers, parents and anyone interested in STEM
Holiday courses for pupils