Mechanical Engineering / Process Engineering

Any given number of components can only function as a system if they work together as a whole. You don’t only want to understand the individual cogs but the gearbox – or even better the whole system it is part of. This also applies to the development process that requires work across disciplines to find solutions. A lot of this involves using computers. This degree programme equips you with the tools you need for success in this field - including working on projects and in teams.

You will be expanding what you learned in your bachelor’s degree and go into more depth. And you will apply what you learn as you work on your project.

In the first two semesters of your studies your timetable is made up of a mix of compulsory modules, profile modules of your choice and projects. The compulsory modules include mathematical topics such as simulation and numerical analysis but also strategic product development and data bases.

The profile modules will allow you to specialise in topics of your choice: Do you want to know more about drive systems? Or are you more interested in specialised topics of mechanical engineering or is it process engineering for you?? The list of modules offered varies each semester.

You’ll try yourself and what you learn out in projects right away which will help you to train your technical skills as well as skills such as project management and working in teams.

In your third semester, you have five months to write your master’s thesis. You can do this in cooperation with a company if you like.

What makes this degree programme special is the fact that you can work on your projects as well as on your master’s thesis in a company. So you can stay (in touch) with the industry partner you completed your bachelor’s thesis with and study ‘as you work’.

Another great aspect is the fact that you can specialize in process engineering. This is one of the key technologies of we want to make the energy transition work, and it plays a major role for the circular economy (battery production, hydrogen technologies, recycling, using new raw materials, climate protection - you name it).

Please beware that the modules offered in the winter semester are different from those offered in the summer semester; so the course structure depends on when you start your studies. For more details, check the programme’s module directory.