Engineering Sciences (Mechanical & Plastics Engineering / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering & Information Technology)

Overview This English-taught Master's programme builds on the technical foundation students gain at Bachelor level and adds interdisciplinary depth so graduates can take on complex engineering tasks and leadership roles. It is designed to respond to rapid technological change and strong global demand for skilled engineers, preparing students for international career opportunities through advanced, specialised instruction and project responsibility.

What you will learn The course is application-oriented and taught on a scientific basis, giving you advanced technical knowledge as well as practical problem-solving skills. You choose one of three specialist tracks to align study with your interests and career goals: Mechanical & Plastics Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering & Information Technology. The curriculum also deliberately fosters transferable skills — teamwork, intercultural communication and professional English — to ensure you can lead and collaborate effectively across international and multidisciplinary environments.

Hands-on experience and mobility A central element of the programme is the Master's project, carried out as a realistic group project that develops methodological skills for organising and completing complex engineering tasks in a team setting. The university’s extensive international partnerships mean students can opt to spend a semester abroad; the International Office provides guidance on exchange opportunities and related arrangements.

Program facts / requirements (key points)

• Instruction language: English
• Specialisations: Mechanical & Plastics Engineering; Mechatronics; Electrical Engineering & Information Technology
• Designed as an application-focused, scientifically grounded Master’s programme
• Emphasis on project work, leadership responsibility and interdisciplinary skills
• Master's thesis completed as a group project in a realistic, project-based setting
• Opportunities for a semester abroad; International Office support available

The curriculum is organised across three semesters with a high degree of flexibility: individual course units are independent of one another so there is no mandatory sequence you must follow. However, most modules are scheduled only once per academic year, so careful planning is important to ensure you can take the modules you need when they are offered. The programme spans the interdisciplinary areas of Mechanical & Plastics Engineering, Mechatronics, and Electrical Engineering & Information Technology, allowing you to combine subjects from these fields according to your interests.

Teaching is strongly practice-oriented: roughly 60–70% of the courses mix traditional lectures with exercise sessions or hands-on laboratory work. This balance is designed to help you move from theoretical foundations to practical application and experiment-driven learning. The independent-module structure also supports building a personalised study profile across the three engineering domains.

If you are working while studying, a part-time pathway is available on request. In that case the programme is completed over six semesters instead of three, giving you more time to balance employment and coursework without changing the content or learning objectives.

Key points and requirements

• Programme length: standard 3 semesters (full-time); part-time option extends to 6 semesters (available on request).
• Course sequencing: modules are independent (no fixed order), but most are offered only once per year — plan your semesters accordingly.
• Teaching formats: about 60–70% of modules combine lectures with exercises or practical lab sessions.
• Study mode: part-time possible for working candidates; request required to change to part-time.

Expected learning outcomes

• Ability to apply theoretical engineering concepts to practical problems via exercises and laboratory work.
• Hands-on competence in experimental methods and lab practice across mechanical, mechatronic, and electrical/IT topics.
• Interdisciplinary problem-solving skills that integrate approaches from mechanical/plastics engineering, mechatronics, and electrical engineering & information technology.
• Time-management and self-directed planning skills, especially important when using the part-time option or selecting year-only modules.

Graduates are prepared for technical and leadership roles in engineering fields such as product development, systems engineering, automation, and electrical/IT applications. The combination of specialised technical training, practical lab experience and a realistic group Master’s project also positions alumni well for roles in international companies, research & development, and project management.

The programme's industry links and recommendation to take an internship semester (especially for students without prior industrial experience) make it easier to transition into company‑sponsored thesis work and long‑term positions in engineering firms across Europe and beyond.