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Mechanical Engineering
If you think Mechanical Engineering is the same everywhere, you’re wrong. With the specialisation tracks, you can tailor your degree programme to your interests. Whether it’s digital product development, Resource-efficient Manufacturing Technology, Laser and surface technology, or sustainable vehicle development – in Mittweida, you’ll be working with technologies that are actively transforming modern industry.
During your degree, you’ll develop the mindset of a modern engineer. You’ll analyse technical relationships, understand how machines and components work, and learn how ideas are turned into real products. Rather than dealing with theory in an abstract way, you’ll link design, materials, manufacturing and technical development directly to practical applications. It is precisely this link that makes Mechanical Engineering in Mittweida particularly practice-oriented.
An overview of the course content
The fact that your academic success is the focus at Mittweida becomes clear right from the first semester: to begin with, you’ll spend three weeks gaining practical experience in design, manufacturing, materials engineering and information technology during the introductory practicals. This makes technical concepts more tangible and makes it much easier to follow the lectures.
The collaborative development project is particularly formative. Over the course of three semesters, you’ll work in a team with other students on a technical task and develop this into your own project – from the initial idea right through to practical implementation. In doing so, you’ll learn not only about technical development, but also about project organisation, teamwork and engineering responsibility. It is precisely this long-term project work that sets this degree programme apart from many traditional Mechanical Engineering programmes.
Fundamentals of Design with Introductory Practical Course
Fundamentals of Manufacturing Technology with Introductory Practical Course
Fundamentals of Information Technology with Introductory Practical Course
Fundamentals of Materials Science with Introductory Practical Course
Engineering Mechanics I
Mathematics
Machine Elements I
Engineering Materials
General Chemistry
Fundamentals of Physics
Engineering Mechanics II
Mathematics – Analysis
Machine Elements II
CAD Techniques
Measurement Technology/Manufacturing Measurement Technology
Electrical Engineering
Business Management
transversal skills
Collaborative Development Project
Propulsion Technology
Technical Thermodynamics/Fluid Mechanics
Automation Technology
Fundamentals of Production Operations
2 specialisation modules:
In the specialisation in Digital product development:
- Assembly Design
- Mechanism Analysis
In the Laser and surface technology specialisation:
- Testing methods for coatings and surfaces
- Fundamentals of Surface Technology
In the specialisation in Resource-efficient Manufacturing Technology:
- Welding and Joining Technology
- Cutting Technology
In the specialisation ‘Vehicle Development for Sustainable Mobility’:
- Fundamentals of Micromobility
- Electrical Components
Collaborative Development Project
Hydraulics/Pneumatics
CNC programming
Manufacturing Process Design
Plastics Technology
2 specialisation modules:
In the ‘Digital product development’ specialisation:
- Machine dynamics
- Engineering Design
In the Laser and surface technology specialisation:
- Coating Techniques
- Laser Processing
In the Resource-efficient Manufacturing Technology specialisation:
- Resource-efficient processing methods
- Forming Technology
In the specialisation ‘Vehicle Development for Sustainable Mobility’
- Micromobiles
- Machine dynamics
Cooperative Development Project
Work placement and Bachelor’s thesis
: Independent academic and practical work within a company, culminating in an independent academic thesis
. Duration: 20 weeks
Mechanical Engineering in Mittweida
In summary – Mechanical Engineering in Mittweida
Full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in Mechanical Engineering
(180 Credits)
After completing your Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, you might work, for example, as a development engineer, design engineer, production engineer or project engineer in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. Roles in vehicle development, manufacturing technology or industrial research are also typical career paths.
Application and Admission
Applicants must hold a general university entrance qualification, a university of applied sciences entrance qualification, a subject-specific university entrance qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification. Applicants who have completed vocational training and have at least three years’ professional experience may also be admitted following a consultation and a successful entrance examination.
Language skills:
Anyone who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must demonstrate German language proficiency at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proof of this can be provided, for example, by passing the ‘German as a Foreign Language’ (TestDaF) test at the Mittweida University Preparatory College with an average score of TDN 3 in all four sections, or by presenting an equivalent certificate.
The application period for the winter semester begins on 15 April and ends on 15 July. You can register online via the HSMW application portal. Once you have submitted all your documents, you can enrol. Once you have enrolled, your place at Mittweida is secured. For international applicants, the application deadline is 15 May, to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
We’ve got you covered! Excellent study conditions, modern facilities and affordable rent allow you to focus fully on your studies. Tutorials are on hand to help with academic queries, the SAXEED start-up network supports you on your journey to developing your own business idea, and the Social Support Service offers assistance with specific life situations, such as childcare or caring for relatives. The campus also has plenty to offer: two music festivals a year, an active esports team and a vibrant student community. Discover just how diverse life in Mittweida is – at the Open Day or the Night of Science.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, once you’ve completed the core modules, you’ll choose one of the four specialisations: Digital product development, Vehicle Development for Sustainable Mobility, Resource-efficient Manufacturing Technology, or Laser and surface technology. This allows you to tailor your degree programme precisely to your interests and develop into a specialist in your chosen field.
As a graduate, almost every door in industry is open to you, from traditional vehicle and plant engineering through to aerospace, medical technology and the energy sector. You will often work in development, design, production or quality management, and your skills are in demand wherever complex technology is designed and built.
Definitely, because Mittweida focuses on ‘learning by doing’ in state-of-the-art laboratories and through an integrated practical module in industry. Many students also take the opportunity to write their final-year dissertations in direct collaboration with companies, which often serves as a springboard to their first job.
Studying in Mittweida stands out thanks to its friendly atmosphere and close contact with lecturers, combined with state-of-the-art technical facilities (particularly in the field of laser technology). Here, you’re not just a number in an overcrowded lecture theatre, but work in small teams on real-world projects that prepare you for a career in industry.
As well as an interest in technology and physics, you should have a solid understanding of maths to be able to handle the calculations behind the scenes.
