Mechanical engineering (M.Sc.)
Mechanical engineering (M.Sc.)
As a master’s graduate in mechanical engineering, numerous career opportunities open up in a wide range of industries, whether in the automotive industry, the aerospace sector or in energy supply. The master’s degree program in mechanical engineering offers you the opportunity to further deepen your expertise and specialize in a particular field. For this purpose, many colleges and universities in Germany and around the world offer you a choice of numerous study specializations, such as production and manufacturing technology, design and development, or regenerative energies. However, not only theoretical knowledge is imparted, but also practical experience is gained, be it through project or research work or through internships in companies. In this way, you will be optimally prepared for a successful career in mechanical engineering.
Fact Sheet
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Admission
- Qualification assessment
- Duration of studies
- 4 semesters
- Teaching language
- completely in German
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- Start of degree program
- Summer semester, Winter semester
- Number of students
- 250-600
- Special ways to study
- Part-time degree program
Program overview
What is the degree program about?
The consecutive master’s degree program in mechanical engineering with a standard period of study of four semesters builds on the bachelor’s degree program. The aim of the master’s degree program is to provide you with in-depth engineering methods and knowledge as well as research-qualifying scientific working methods. The following fields of study are available for selection in the master’s degree program:
- General Mechanical Engineering (AMB)
- Manufacturing Technology (FT)
- Computer-aided product development (RPE)
- International Production Engineering and Management (IP)
The master’s degree program is open to above-average bachelor’s and diploma (FH) graduates and can be completed as a full-time program in 4 semesters or as a part-time program in 8 semesters.
In the first 3 (part-time: 6) semesters, students acquire competencies in various elective subjects in mechanical engineering and related engineering disciplines, taking into account current research results, of which they specialize in two areas. This also includes the preparation of a scientific
project with a presentation. There are four fields of study to choose from.
The 4th semester (part-time: 7th-8th) includes the Master’s thesis, with which the students prove that they can work on a scientific problem independently and at the highest scientific level (ABMPO/TechFak § 32). Practical relevance and „employability“ are also ensured by a compulsory practical work experience.
Application for a Degree Program
Admission Requirements and Application
Admission
- Master: Qualification assessment
Application deadline
- Winter semester: 31.05.
- Summer semester: 15.01.
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants: DSH 2 (written 2 / oral 1) or equivalent
Content related master requirements
The basic prerequisite for admission to a Master’s degree program is an appropriately qualifying good Bachelor’s degree (minimum grade 2.5). If the final grade is >2.5, the applicant will be invited to an oral entrance examination. This lasts approx. 15 minutes.
Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Secure knowledge in the subject-specific fundamentals
- Good knowledge in the field of a subject-specific specialization corresponding to a selectable field of study of the master’s program
- Description of a relevant subject-related project
- Knowledge of the relevant literature
- Positive prognosis based on increasing performance in the course of studies to date
Consecutive degree program /Specialized bachelor’s degree:
- Mechanical Engineering
Subject-related bachelor’s degree / access to master’s possible with conditions:
- Vocational Education Technology: if field of study or technical application subject Mechanical Engineering chosen in Bachelor’s degree.
- International Production Engineering and Management
- Mechatronics
- Medical technology: if mechanical engineering as a field of study or technical application was selected in the bachelor’s degree program
- Industrial Engineering and Management: if Mechanical Engineering as a field of study or technical application was selected in the Bachelor’s degree program
Application
The following documents are required for application (applies to applicants with a domestic university degree):
- Signed application for admission in duplicate
- School leaving certificate (all pages of the certificate)
- University degree certificate (e.g. Bachelor) – if already available
- Diploma Supplement or complete overview of subjects and grades (Academic Report)
- Complete curriculum vitae in tabular form (with picture) – please prepare yourself with date and original signature, no pre-printed form available
- Letter of motivation/application (please prepare yourself with date and original signature, no pre-printed form available)
- Registration for the final examinations in the current examination period (if you have not completed your studies)
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