Mechanical engineering

In addition to expanding your core engineering skills with the modules in Advanced Mathematics, Applied Computer Science and Systems Theory, you can design your studies according to your personal inclinations and interests in the first two semesters with compulsory and elective modules. You can choose from the following specializations

• Production Engineering,
• Product Development and Simulation and
• Mechanical, Energy and Environmental Engineering

are available to you.

Interdisciplinary thinking and teamwork are encouraged in working groups and projects. As part of the Master's project in the first two semesters, you will also acquire practical management skills in the Management Skills module.

You will write your Master's thesis in the third semester in cooperation with industry or within the university in our laboratory facilities. After successfully completing your studies, you will graduate with a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.).

Production engineering

Production engineering deals with the planning, organization and optimization of production processes in order to manufacture products efficiently and cost-effectively. As part of the compulsory modules, you will attend courses on lean production, machining technology and primary and forming technology.

Product development and simulation

Product development is a crucial process that involves the creation of new products or the further development of existing products. Computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering (CAE) play a central role here. As part of the compulsory modules, you will attend courses on product development and CAE, flow simulation (CFD) and structural mechanics (FEM).

Mechanical, energy and environmental engineering

Mechanical, energy and environmental engineering is an interdisciplinary field that deals with the development and application of technologies that make machines more efficient, environmentally friendly and sustainable. Compulsory modules include energy and environmental engineering, sustainability and resources, and process engineering.

A high practical component in the course is particularly important to us. The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering therefore has a large number of state-of-the-art laboratories in which our students can directly apply the theoretical knowledge they learn in practice during the course of their studies. The following picture gallery gives you a few impressions of everyday laboratory life.

After graduating with a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, you will have a wide range of career prospects in various industries and fields. A wide range of fascinating fields of application is open to our graduates.

Environmental engineering and sustainability: With a focus on environmental engineering and sustainability, you will be qualified for positions in the development and implementation of environmentally friendly technologies, energy efficiency, renewable energies and environmental protection projects.

Energy generation and management: You could work in the energy industry to develop, operate and maintain efficient energy generation facilities. This can focus on traditional energy sources such as coal and gas, but also on renewable energy such as solar energy, wind energy or hydropower.

Product development and innovation: You can work in research and development departments of companies in various industries to develop new products and technologies. This can range from the conception to the market launch of new machines, components or systems.

Simulation and virtual product development: Simulation and virtual product development are playing an increasingly important role in industry as well as in consulting companies. You could work in the simulation of manufacturing processes, fluid mechanics, strength analysis or other areas in order to optimize products and processes and reduce costs.

Production engineering and production optimization: With a focus on production engineering, you will be well equipped to work in the manufacturing industry. You could work in the optimization of manufacturing processes, the introduction of new technologies such as Industry 4.0, lean manufacturing or quality assurance systems.

Mechanical and plant engineering: As a mechanical engineer, you could work in companies that manufacture machines and plants. Here you could work in the design, production and commissioning of machines and systems, contributing your expertise in various technologies and systems.

Counseling and project management: As a mechanical engineer, you could work in counseling companies or as a project manager to help companies solve technical problems, implement new technologies or optimize business processes.

The Master's degree is the basis for a doctorate. Graduates who wish to gain further academic qualifications have the opportunity to do a doctorate at a university. This is possible via a cooperative doctorate, in which the university of applied sciences is a cooperation partner of a university.