XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor in Industry 4.0 Management

Potsdam, Germany3 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences

  • Germany's first digitalization university — focused exclusively on tech and digital business
  • Film-studio campus — based in Studio Five at Filmpark Babelsberg, near Berlin
  • Fully English-taught catalogue — all 10 GA-listed programmes taught in English, from Data Science to Digital Transformation
  • Accredited — recognised in 2018 by Brandenburg's Ministry of Science, Research and Culture
  • AI research funding — third ZIM project brings €220K for AI and Sustainability work

About Bachelor in Industry 4.0 Management

Tuition fees are 11,400 EUR per year.

Students who thrive on creative problem-solving and sustainability will love XU Exponential University’s Industry 4.0 Bachelor’s program. With Industry 4.0’s smart factory systems, you’ll gain hands-on experience through labs and project simulations. You’ll build systems thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and entrepreneurial skills, ready to tackle industrial transformation.

About XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences

XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences is a private university in Potsdam, Germany, officially recognized in 2018. It is Germany’s first university focused exclusively on digitalization and technology. The university offers bachelor’s and master’s programs in areas such as Digital Business, Data Science, and Digital Transformation. With a strong emphasis on innovation and practical learning, XU prepares students for careers in the digital economy.

XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences calls itself Germany's first university built around digitalisation and technology, based in Potsdam, just outside Berlin. It is a state-recognised private university, and this catalogue lists 10 of its programmes: six bachelor's degrees, including Coding & Software Engineering and Data Science & AI, and four master's, including an International MBA.

How tuition works

Every bachelor's and master's programme at XU costs €11,400 a year, billed as €950 a month, with a discount for paying in advance. Full-time bachelor's students take a semester abroad at one of XU's partner universities, which span Malaysia, Australia, Spain, Ireland, the United States and Canada; part-time students attend International Summer Schools at the same partners instead.

Potsdam

You will study on XU's Potsdam campus, purpose-built for small-group and project-based teaching rather than lecture halls, with easy access to Berlin. Classes are taught by practitioners from business, start-ups and technology alongside academic staff, and the university's StudyBeyond option lets you combine your studies with paid work for at least one day a week.

Program Curriculum

Create a free account to view the complete program curriculum

Create Free Account
Already have an account? Sign in
Technology & Skills:
Learn the fundamentals of robotics, automation, and control systems.
Dive into smart factory systems, cyber-physical infrastructure, and IoT.
Explore CAD, digital prototyping, and 3D manufacturing.
Understand materials science, sensor systems, and production data flows.
Build hands-on experience through labs and project simulations.
Methods & Mindset:
Apply design thinking and agile project methodologies.
Build systems thinking and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Learn to think like an innovator in sustainability and efficiency.
Cultivate a leadership mindset for tech transformation.
Embrace ethical responsibility in automation and AI deploymen.
How you'll learn:
3-year full-time bachelor program (6 semesters, 180 ECTS).
Combination of in-person workshops, digital simulation, and project-based learning.
Industry excursions and lab visits to top tech and industrial partners.
Integrated internship and bachelor thesis focused on real-world implementation.
Access to personalized mentoring and expert-led seminars and workshops.

Fees

Create a free account to view complete fee information

Create Free Account
Already have an account? Sign in
Tuition (international students)
11,400 EUR per year
≈ 13,215 USD
Application Fee
0 USD

Accommodation

Create a free account to view accommodation options and details

Create Free Account
Already have an account? Sign in

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to Book

Register when you arrive

It’s not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it.

Entry Requirements

Create a free account to view entry requirements and apply to this program

Create Free Account
Already have an account? Sign in

Minimum education level Pre-High School completion

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

For specific requirements, please visit the application page.

Admissions Process

Create a free account to view the full admissions process

Create Free Account
Already have an account? Sign in
  1. 1
    Step 1Choose programs
  2. 2
    Step 2Apply online
  3. 3
    Step 3Enroll
Preparing documents

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. See document and eligibility requirements

Required documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• English Language Certificate

• Personal Statement

• Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)

• Your Photograph

• Your Graduation Certificate (in English)

• Your Passport Copy

Application process

• Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. Learn more about the application process

• The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

• Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

• After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

• The university may contact you directly for further questions.

• We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

• After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

• Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

Bachelor in Industry 4.0 Management: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for Bachelor in Industry 4.0 Management?
Tuition: EUR 11,400 per year.
What are the entry requirements for Bachelor in Industry 4.0 Management?
Entry requirements include: Education: Pre-High School.
How long is the Bachelor in Industry 4.0 Management program?
The program duration is 4 year.
Is Bachelor in Industry 4.0 Management available online?
This is an on-campus program at XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam.

XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences Reviews

Be the first to review this schoolWrite reviewWrite review
Edit Program

Similar Programs

Show More Similar Programs →

Related Blog Posts

Show More Blog Posts →

Complete your profile to unlock

Direct application links unlock once your profile is at least 80% complete. You're currently at 0%. It only takes a minute.