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Digital Product Development/Micromobility
Combine digital product development with real-world product testing: with the ‘Digital Product Development/Micromobility’ Master’s specialisation, you’ll gain the skills needed for the full spectrum of design and development. At the same time, you’ll make micromobility your field of application for innovative engineering solutions.
Micromobility is Mittweida’s area of application for modern Mechanical Engineering. Develop your own cargo bike and e-bike concepts, design prototypes and test them under real-world conditions. Students on this programme experience how modern development tools shape technical decisions from the initial idea right through to the tested prototype – and take this knowledge with them into industry.
An overview of the course content
The specialisation in Digital Product Development/Micromobility is aimed at all engineers who wish to systematically develop and improve technical products. The focus is on the virtual validation of designs, sustainable product development, modern manufacturing technologies and the interaction of mechanical systems.
Digital methods are integrated throughout the entire product life cycle – from design and simulation, through material selection, to manufacturing and quality assurance. This shapes the profile of engineers who develop, evaluate and optimise products using data-driven approaches – whether these are mobility solutions, machinery or technical consumer goods.
Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Conveyor technology
Advanced Mathematical Methods
Special Materials/Materials Testing
Component behaviour/fracture mechanics
quality assurance
Product Lifecycle Management
Production Organisation
Software Engineering for Engineers
FEM (Finite Element Method)
2 specialisation modules:
- System Dynamics/Control of Mechanical Systems II
- Function-oriented design for 3D Printing
Failure Analysis/Material Selection
Project work
4 specialisation modules:
- Sustainable Product Development
- Machine Tool Design
- 2 compulsory-elective modules: Welding Technology, Business Planning, Production Informatics/Training Factory, Laser Processing or Surface technology
Internship and Master’s
project duration: 24 weeks
Mechanical Engineering in Mittweida
In summary – Digital Product Development/Micromobility in Mittweida
Specialisation in the full-time Master’s programme in Mechanical Engineering
(120 Credits)
Graduates in Mechanical Engineering from Mittweida simulate the behaviour of complex components, develop lightweight construction and mobility concepts, and oversee development processes. Typical roles include Product Lifecycle Engineer, Development Engineer for Mobility Solutions, or Simulation Engineer for virtual product validation. Employers include the automotive and supplier industries, mechanical and plant engineering, manufacturers of e-bikes and cargo bikes, as well as development and engineering services companies.
Application and Admission
Applicants must hold a first professional degree comprising 180 ECTS credits (Bachelor’s) in Mechanical Engineering. A different, comparable degree in a science or technology subject also qualifies applicants for admission to the programme.
Language skills:
Applicants who did not obtain their entry qualification at a German-speaking institution must also provide evidence of sufficient German language proficiency. The required language level is C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Proof of this can be provided, for example, by passing the ‘German as a Foreign Language’ (TestDaF) at the Mittweida University of Applied Sciences Preparatory College – with an average of TDN 3 in the areas of reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and oral expression – or by means of an equivalent certificate.
The application period for the coming winter semester begins on 15 April and ends on 15 July. You can register for the Master’s programme in Mechanical Engineering at hs-mittweida.de/bewerben. Once you have submitted all the forms and supporting documents, you can enrol on the programme. Once you have enrolled, your place at Mittweida is secured.
For international applicants, the application period ends on 15 May. This earlier deadline allows you to obtain a visa in good time for the start of your studies in September.
Excellent study conditions combined with affordable rent mean one thing: you can focus on your studies and kick-start your career in no time. You’ll also benefit from a wide range of support services. For example, we’re here to help with tutorials if you ever get stuck with your studies; our start-up network, SAXEED, supports you in setting up your own business; and the Social Support Centre makes studying possible whether you’re a parent or facing physical or mental health challenges. And: there’s no shortage of fun. Which other university holds two music festivals a year on campus? Which one has an esports team with over 100 players? Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is different from what you might think. See for yourself at the Open Campus Day (Studieninformationstag) or the Night of Sciences (Nacht der Wissenschaften)!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you choose modules from comprehensive lists of compulsory and optional modules to tailor your profile specifically to your strengths – whether in Digital Product Development/Micromobility, Resource-efficient Manufacturing Technology or Surface technology.
As the Master’s programme places a strong emphasis on practical laboratory and project work, during which you will use the university’s machinery and software tools, we recommend that you live near the campus. Those who commute must be prepared for a packed timetable, which may also include block placements.
There are no school-style holidays during your degree. Instead, there are lecture-free periods. During these, you can study, write assignments, undertake work placements – and treat yourself to a bit of a break now and then.
In the 2026/2027 winter term, in addition to public holidays, the following periods are lecture- and exam-free:
- 21 December to 3 January,
- from 22 February. Exception: The Faculty of Social Sciences begins its lecture-free period on 29 February.
In the 2027 summer term, with lectures starting on 22 March, the dates are:
- 25 March to 2 April,
- 7 May,
- 17 May,
- from 2 August. The Faculty of Social Sciences will also hold an examination week from 23 to 27 August.
You’ll be involved in real-world research or development projects for companies, make use of HSMW’s state-of-the-art laboratories, and complete your degree with a Master’s thesis, which is almost always written as a practical innovation project carried out directly within the industry.
A bachelor’s degree already provides you with an excellent foundation for starting your career as an engineer straight away. A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is the right choice for you if you wish to specialise further in your field (e.g. for complex tasks in design or research) or if you have a clear ambition to take on management roles in the future.
