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Mechanical Engineering
From material selection through product development to manufacturing, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness are at the heart of the Mechanical Engineering degree programme at Mittweida. Whilst many Masterās programmes focus on individual specialist areas, at Mittweida you consistently integrate them all. Product lifecycle management, modern development methods and innovative manufacturing technologies form the core of the programme. Close cooperation with industry partners gives rise to study projects that tackle real-world challenges faced by industry. This ensures that the Masterās programme prepares you for specific technical responsibilities, rather than simply for the next exam.
An overview of the course content
The integration of development, materials and production is a defining feature of the Masterās programme in Mechanical Engineering at Mittweida. The three specialisations further refine this profile: Digital Product Development/Micromobility focuses on sustainable products and new mobility concepts; Resource-efficient Manufacturing Technology focuses on material- and energy-efficient production processes as well as production informatics; and Surface technology focuses on technologies that determine the service life, wear protection and performance of technical products.
This combination is rarely found in Masterās programmes in Mechanical Engineering. Added to this is the strong practical focus: collaborations with industry partners ā ranging from major corporations such as Siemens to specialist mechanical engineering and supplier companies ā ensure that projects and final-year dissertations are closely aligned with real-world technical challenges.
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:
In the specialisation in Digital Product Development/Micromobility (DPM):
- System Dynamics/Control of Mechanical Systems II
- Function-oriented design for 3D Printing
In the Resource-efficient Manufacturing Technology (RFT) specialisation:
- Machinery Laboratory
- Ergonomics/Work Management
In the specialisation in Surface technology (OT):
- Corrosion and Wear Protection II
- Welding and Joining Technology
Failure Analysis/Material Selection
Project work
4 specialisation modules:
In the Digital Product Development/Micromobility (DPM) specialisation:
- Sustainable Product Development
- Machine Tool Design
- 2 compulsory elective modules: Welding Technology, Business Planning, Production Informatics/Training Factory, Laser Processing or Surface technology
In the Resource-efficient Manufacturing Technology (RFT) specialisation:
- Laser Processing
- Production Informatics/Training Factory
- 2 compulsory-elective modules: Welding Technology, Business Planning, Surface technology or Machine Tool Design
In the Surface technology (OT) specialisation:
- Electroplating
- Physical Chemistry
- 2 compulsory-election modules: Welding Technology, Business Planning, Production Informatics/Training Factory, Laser Processing or Machine Tool Design
Internship and Masterās
project duration: 24 weeks
Mechanical Engineering in Mittweida
In summary ā Mechanical Engineering in Mittweida
Full-time Masterās degree programme in Mechanical Engineering
(120 Credits)
A Masterās degree in Mechanical Engineering will equip you for roles that require a comprehensive understanding of engineering. Graduates work, for example, as product lifecycle engineers, development engineers for sustainable mobility, manufacturing engineers for automated production, materials and damage analysts, process engineers for resource-efficient manufacturing, or surface engineers. Typical employers range from automotive manufacturers and suppliers to innovative medium-sized companies.
Application and Admission
Applicants must hold a first professional degree comprising 180 ECTS credits (Bachelorās) 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 āGerman as a Foreign Languageā (TestDaF) at the Mittweida University of Applied Sciences Preparatory College ā with an average of TDN 3 in the areas of reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and oral expression ā 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 at hs-mittweida.de/bewerben. Once you have submitted all the forms and supporting documents, you can enrol on the course. 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. Youāll also benefit from a wide range of support services. For example, weāre 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 youāre a parent or facing physical or mental health challenges. And: thereās 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 ā whether in Digital Product Development/Micromobility, Resource-efficient Manufacturing Technology or Surface technology.
As the Masterās programme places a strong emphasis on practical laboratory and project work, during which you will use the universityās 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.
Youāll be involved in real-world research or development projects for companies, make use of HSMWās state-of-the-art laboratories, and complete your degree with a Masterās thesis, which is almost always written as a practical innovation project carried out directly within the industry.
A bachelorās degree already provides you with an excellent foundation for starting your career as an engineer straight away. A Masterās 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.
