This English-language, research-oriented Master's programme in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering equips students with advanced scientific methods, technical knowledge, and practical skills in innovative technologies and modern manufacturing processes. Designed to reflect the university’s core strengths, the degree prepares graduates to contribute to and lead developments in contemporary production engineering. The programme is taught in a transdisciplinary environment that combines engineering fundamentals with complementary perspectives from natural sciences, human factors and economics.
Alongside technical training, the curriculum emphasizes soft skills and decision-making that take into account broader contexts such as political developments, geographic relationships and regional economic conditions. Students gain practical experience through integrated internships, which foster strong connections with industrial and commercial innovation leaders and help bridge academic research with real-world application.
The course is structured around four thematic profile areas—Hybrid Technologies; Printed Functionalities; Work Design and Sustainability Management; and Production Systems—each aligned with the university’s key research priorities. Its international and diverse cohort provides opportunities to develop intercultural competencies, making graduates well-prepared for careers in global manufacturing and research environments.
Overview
This two-year (four-semester) Master's programme immerses you in advanced manufacturing from the very first semester. Early coursework focuses on contemporary manufacturing technologies and a dedicated research methods module that introduces the principles of the modern scientific method and academic working. From the start you will relate emerging production approaches to real-world concerns such as resource availability and sustainability.
Specialisation and learning outcomes
You choose one of four major profiles and a range of optional modules so you can tailor the programme to your interests and intended career path. The profiles are: Hybrid Technologies (fiber‑reinforced composites, lightweight design, simulation and optimisation); Printed Functionalities (additive manufacturing, printed electronics, functional inks); Work Design and Sustainability Management (industrial engineering, man–machine–environment interaction, sustainability, life‑cycle assessment); and Smart Production (energy‑efficient production, sensors, data and automation, sustainable supply chains). By the end of the programme you will be able to apply in‑depth engineering knowledge to contemporary manufacturing challenges, critically reflect on technical and societal aspects, carry out methodologically sound research, and communicate your results effectively to academic or industrial audiences.
Practical application and final research
A substantial applied engineering project in the third semester connects your specialist knowledge to an industrially relevant, real‑world task supplied by programme partners—an excellent opportunity to demonstrate technical skills and professional aptitude to potential employers. The final semester is devoted to an independent Master’s thesis, which can be completed in an academic or industrial context and consolidates the scientific and methodological abilities developed throughout the course.
Programme components (degree requirements)
This master’s programme requires applicants to hold a first professional degree in engineering or a natural science and to have already covered substantial, subject-specific coursework. The selection focuses on prior academic depth in key engineering foundations (mathematics, simulation and CAD, measurement and control, materials, core engineering theory, and resource-efficient manufacturing). You must also demonstrate language skills in both English and German. Final admission decisions are made by the programme’s Examination Board.
Below are the detailed entry expectations, shown as concise, checkable items:
Notes for international applicants: ECTS refers to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (credits typically reflect workload and learning outcomes). If your prior courses use a different credit system or your language certificates differ, provide full transcripts and official language documentation so the Examination Board can assess equivalence.
Winter Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Graduates are prepared for technical and leadership roles in modern manufacturing industries, including positions in production engineering, process development, additive manufacturing, automation, sensor and data integration, and sustainability management. The programme’s strong links to industrial partners and the applied engineering project increase employability in R&D departments, advanced production facilities, and technology-driven SMEs.
The research and methodological focus also supports progression to doctoral studies or research-oriented roles. With training across simulation, materials, metrology, and systems optimisation, alumni can pursue careers as production engineers, process developers, quality and lifecycle assessment specialists, or consultants in sustainable manufacturing and smart production systems.
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