If you want to proactively prepare yourself to take that next career step, you will need more than just an advanced qualification. That is why our Fastlane Programme is geared to provide you with the in-depth practical work experience and the personal development opportunities you need to round out your studies – and perfectly position yourself to take that next step with us. As a successful candidate, you will also receive attractive financial support that will enable you to fully focus on your studies – and gain practical experience in cutting edge and challending topics at the BMW Group. Within your last three semesters you will develop your skills and get to know our company culture first-hand.
Master your next career step.
Programme content in detail
What awaits you.
Get to know different areas.
- In several practical assignments, you will learn about different subject areas and departments. In this process, you are very flexible in the planning, and your personal mentor will support you in the temporal and content-related design.
- The total duration of the practical assignments is at least 360 hours, but you are of course welcome to spend more time in the specialist areas to learn as much as possible.
- At the end of the programme, you will write your master's thesis for 6 months with a strong practical focus. Here, too, you will benefit from your personal mentoring - especially in the search for a suitable department for your topic.
- In addition, you can complete individual orientation assignments as well as a short assignment in production to get to know our company in breadth.
Build valuable connections.
- In joint projects with other programme participants, you network, demonstrate organisational talent and teamwork, and prove your social skills.
- For example, once a semester a semester workshop takes place, where all Fastlane participants spend a common day with many exciting insights - with presentations, team-building events, and many opportunities for exchange.
- Of course, you don't just connect with other Fastlaners, but also with your mentors and colleagues from a wide range of areas. This way, you build a network that you can draw on later - for example, when your takeover after the programme is due, and great contacts make it easier for you to get started.
We accompany your personal and professional development.
- With great experience, our mentors support you in your professional and personal development. You can access the broad network of experienced colleagues and managers and benefit from their contacts and expertise in many areas - for example, in the temporal and content-related planning of your practical assignments, as well as in brokering contacts.
- With various qualification modules, we help you expand your strengths and develop you individually and in a targeted manner during the programme runtime. In this process, you can access offerings from our BMW Academy and develop not only personally, but also professionally.
You don't have to worry about finances!
As part of the Fastlane programme, you will receive a very attractive monthly scholarship for 3 semesters of your studies - regardless of whether you are currently completing a practical assignment or not.
You have the best chance of staying with BMW!
After the programme ends, many doors will be open to you with us! You will receive an internal applicant status, which allows you to apply for internal positions. This makes the process easy for you. During the programme runtime, you also build up contacts through which you may also gain access to interesting positions.
Design your scholarship holder life flexibly and individually.
- The program offers you a lot of flexibility. For example, you can pause your contract to do an internship or a semester abroad.
We also regularly offer information events that you can attend - for example, specialist lectures on selected topics or networking events.
Of course, you also benefit from our NAWI ("Young Talent Initiative") - an initiative by students for students that organizes events, lectures and city tours and strengthens the exchange between young talent at BMW.
General requirements.
You should bring this with you.
The Fastlane Programme is in particular addressing students of the following degrees:
- Electrics/Electronics
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Business Informatics
- Industrial Engineering
- Comparable STEM courses
Experience in one of the following areas would be ideal:
- Data Analytics/Big Data
- Software Architecture
- Agile Software Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Autonomous Driving
- Electric Mobility/Innovative Drives
- Digitalisation
- Infotainment
- Customer Experience/Analytics.
You should have at least 18 months remaining of your master studies.
What awaits you
Application process.
You are interested and fit the above requirements? Then join us in creating the future of mobility by applying as a scholar of the Fastlane Programme! We are accepting applications from the 1st to 31st May for a start in October and from the 1st to 30st November for a start in the following April.
#1
Online application.
Within the application period in May or November you can apply for our Fastlane Programme.
#2
Online test & preselection.
You will receive an invitation to an online test. Please complete this within 7 days. We will then check your documents and the results of your test and invite you to the selection day if the result is positive.
- For the program to start in October, this step takes place in May or June of the respective year.
- For the program to start in April, this step takes place in November or December of the previous year.
#3
Selection day.
Now it's time for us to get to know you. On selection day, there'll be another test as well as work sample waiting for you personally. The interview isn't only for us to getting to know you, but is also an opportunity for you to ask your questions.
- For the program to start in October, this step will take place in July.
- For the program to start in April, this step will take place in January.
#4
Confirmation.
Congratulations, you've made it! Your contract will be delivered as soon as possible.
- For the program to start in October, you will receive your contract in July or August.
- For the program to start in April, you will receive your contract in January or February.
#5
Programme start.
The programme starts either on 1 April or 1 October. We look forward to seeing you!
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Testimonials.
Sometimes it can be challenging to coordinate football, university and the practical assignments at BMW. But the programme modules of the Fastlane programme are designed to be very flexible, so I can schedule everything very well.
You have many options to help shape the program content individually. This allows you to discover your future path and passion within the company.
Through Sabine, I learned about areas at BMW that I was previously unaware of. With the support of my mentor, it is easy for me to reach out to departments and ask about possible placements. This has always worked out really well so far!
What I particularly appreciate in terms of my development, in addition to training and seminars, are the great mentors I have had in every position so far. They have not only supported me professionally, but also personally and helped me to progress.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs: Application process.
The precise number of positions is aligned to the demand of the company and can therefore vary.
All open vacancies will be posted on this website. Please note that there are fixed application periods for the Fastlane Programme and therefore vacancies are not online at all times.
Please note our application deadlines which you can find on this website. If your master's programme lasts three semesters, you should already apply during your last bachelor's semester. However, if your master's programme comprises four semesters, it is sufficient to apply during the first master's semester.
It is very important to us to make the selection process as simple and fast as possible for our applicants. After the application deadline, we therefore send out the invitations to the online test immediately. Based on the test results and the other application documents, the pre-selection and the decision as to who will be invited to the selection day is also made promptly. Due to the large number of positions and applications, it can sometimes take a while before the first response is received. Details about approximate time frames depending on the application period can also be found in our application process chart on the website.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs: Programme requirements.
The Fastlane Programme is in particular addressing students of the following degrees: Computer Science, Business Informatics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering/Electronics or a comparable STEM course of study. Therefore, experience in one of the following areas would be ideal: Data Analytics/Big Data, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Driving, Electric Mobility/Innovative Drives, Digitalisation, Infotainment or Customer Experience/Analytics.
Letters of recommendation from previous internships are not required to apply for the Fastlane Programme, but of course help us to get an even more objective overall impression of you. Therefore, please attach them to your application.
The Fastlane Programme is a scholarship programme and therefore counts as an apprenticeship. Previous temporary employment contracts (for example voluntary internships) are consequently not an obstacle.
Our decision is based on a comprehensive and objective consideration of all factors. The online test, together with your grades and other application documents, is part of our pre-selection process. On this basis, we decide in a first step who could be considered for our positions with their skills and qualifications. If you for example have less experience abroad but therefore more practical experience or very good grades, we would still be happy to receive your application as we assess all qualifications in total and rate them against one another. Please note that we cannot consider your application in the further selection process without the online test.
Yes! In this case, please note the following requirements:
- EU nationals: Applications can be submitted at any time and without additional requirements.
- Non-EU nationals: You must have a settlement permit or a residence permit for the purpose of studying (issued in accordance with Section 16b of the Residence Act).
You need very good German and good English skills.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs: Programme outline and content.
Our Fastlane job descriptions describe cross-functional areas of activity in which you will experience various stations during the programme. If you like to focus on a specific area, this is of course also possible in consultation with your mentor.
Yes, you can plan the practical assignments individually with your mentor, expressing wishes and areas of interest.
You coordinate your working hours and location during your practical phases individually. However, it is of course advantageous for you to be on-site during your practical assignments in order to be able to establish a large network. Regardless, there are modules within the programme that take place in presence – for example, trainings in our training academy or comprehensive semester workshops.
Stays abroad are not a mandatory component of the Fastlane Programme. However, you can pause your scholarship for a semester of leave to complete a semester abroad or an internship abroad (perhaps at BMW).
Yes, writing your master's thesis at our company is an integral part of the Fastlane Programme.
Our programmes are managed centrally from Munich. Events such as semester workshops and seminars also take place there. Nevertheless, we encourage our participants to complete practical assignments at our other locations (Leipzig, Berlin, Eisenach, Regensburg, Dingolfing, Landshut). These are planned in consultation with the mentors and in consideration of the respective interests of our programme participants. Master's theses can also be written at any of our locations in Germany by arrangement.
You will receive financial support for three semesters of your master's programme. If you extend your studies (for example, due to a semester of leave), you can pause the funding during this time.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs: Prospects after the programme.
After the end of the programme, many doors will be open to you thanks to our internal applicant status. You will also make many contacts during your time at the company, giving you the opportunity to build up a large network that you can later draw on when you receive a permanent employment after the programme.
After the end of the programme, all doors in our company are open to you due to your internal applicant status. However, you are not contractually obliged to stay with the BMW Group.
Contact
Your personal contact with us.
We offer you numerous opportunities to get to know us and our program participants personally and to ask your questions. For example, visit us at one of our events or take part in online information sessions about the program. If you have any questions about the application or the application process, you can also contact our recruiting team.