DHBW Smart Factory Industry 4.0 Testbed & IoT Research Project

Hands-on research investigation deploying digital twins, 5G industrial networks, and autonomous guided vehicles within the DHBW Stuttgart Industry 4.0 Learning Factory.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled dual student in mechatronics, industrial engineering, or informatics
English language proficiency: English or German B2 proficiency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Project outline on edge computing protocols or OPC UA industrial IoT integration
Recommendation letters: Institute research director endorsement

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: EUR 8,000 research project stipend plus industrial testbed hardware access
Application fee: EUR 0
Tuition / joining costs: Integrated into degree program

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 15, 2027 (2027 Research period)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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