INTELLIGENT MOBILE SYSTEMS at Jacobs University Bremen

Intelligent Mobile Systems (IMS) - The Program

Robotics and intelligent systems are more and more present in everyday life. Artificial intelligence and Machine learning are at the forefront of today’s interconnected society.

Automation with some sort of embedded intelligence is now the norm rather than the exception. This Intelligent Mobile System program covers engineering methods and technologies that are relevant for freeing artificial mobile systems from permanent human supervision, to enable systems to perform autonomous intelligent operations. Application areas include the automotive and transport industries, robotics and automation, communication technologies, marine technology, and logistics. Hands-on experience with technical systems and methods is provided in first-class labs across the entire program.

5 reasons why you should study Intelligent Mobile Systems at Jacobs University

• Acquire a most versatile skill set of combined management and engineering skills in a tech field of highest future relevance
• Benefit from individual career services to plan and start your personal career at a leading company or organization
• Benefit from our employability focus approach with access to top internships and study abroad options
• Enjoy high academic standards in small classes, favorable student-to-teacher rations, and approachable faculty
• Live and learn on an international campus with talents from more than 100 nations

Career Perspectives

Robotics and intelligent systems are more and more present in everyday life. Automation with some sort of embedded intelligence is now the norm rather than the exception. As a consequence, the possible career paths are very broad for graduates with an Intelligent Mobile Systems degree and the job market is very favorable.

Career options include areas such as research and development or management tracks in the automotive and transport, robotics and automation, communication technologies, marine technology and logistics industries. Given the increasing need for automation of daily life tasks through intelligent mobile systems, there is a significant number of career options in addition to the core options that are covered in the program.

The Intelligent Mobile Systems program matches scientific content with real-world use cases. This is a strength of the Jacobs offering, to introduce students to real-world applications.

Field trips to and participation in robotics competitions significantly contribute to bringing students closer to the market and to real challenges, in addition to being an excellent opportunity for professional networking.

Companies which hired recent graduates of the IMS program include Cambio CarSharing Deutschland, Daimler AG, Klöckner Desma GmbH, Objective Software GmbH, and Ubimax.

Several graduate programs have offered a position to IMS students, including the Master in Artificial Intelligence, offered by Universita’ della Svizzera Italiana (Switzerland), the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree on Advanced Robotics, offered by Centrale Nantes (France), University of Genoa (Italy), Warsaw University of Technology (Poland), and Jaume I University (Spain), as well as the Master in Robotics, offered by Heriot-Watt University (Scotland, UK).

The Career Services Center (CSC) as well as the Jacobs Alumni Office help students in their career development. The CSC provides students with high-quality training and coaching in CV creation, cover letter formulation, interview preparation, effective presenting, business etiquette, and employer research, as well as in many other aspects, thus helping students to identify and follow up rewarding careers upon graduation from Jacobs University. Furthermore, the Alumni Office helps students to establish a long-lasting and worldwide network that represents an important asset when exploring job options in academia, industry, and elsewhere.