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Study objectives of the bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering are

• the teaching of a solid engineering foundation in the field of mechanical engineering with a focus on machine systems and construction, energy and drive technology, mobility and lightweight construction and material and production technology, on the basis of which the students should be able to work independently in a professional field.
• the qualification for admission to a master's degree in relevant fields.

study programme

The courses of the degree programme are listed below. The numbers indicate the scope of the event per week (SWS) or the credit points that you receive for successfully participating in the event. There are 210 in total credit points to acquire. You can find out more about the content of the individual events in the module handbook.

Good to know: This course can also be studied in the GettING Started version from the winter semester 2024/25. The programme Getting Started offers a more flexible start to studies through a standard period of study that is two semesters longer (funded by BAföG) and through professional and individualized help when starting your studies.

The detailed study programme can be found in module manual.

Dual study variants (IS+I and IS+A)

Dual study variant (IS+I)

Study and industrial practice (IS+I) is a dual study model of the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen at the Friedberg Study. The focus is on the direct integration of industrial practice in the partner company and lecture units in the mechanical engineering course at the university. With balanced time phases in the partner company and at the THM , the practical relevance is particularly promoted and the optimal career entry (usually directly in the partner company) is prepared for both sides. The special promotion of duals IS+I students at the THM with many offers supports a good and quick degree as a Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.). IS+I is a study variant with well over 100 partner companies and many successful graduates for decades.

Advantages for IS+I students:

• IS+I combines a broad mechanical engineering studies with professional experience in company practice
• IS+I enables the direct application of the learned theory in projects in the company and thus motivates them throughout their studies
• IS+I offers basic financial security over the entire period of studies.
• IS+I offers a safe entry into professional life.
• IS+I promotes an above -average study success (duration and final grade) through a wide range of offers and also provides further interdisciplinary skills for further personal development

Training -integrating study variant (IS+A)

Study and training (IS+A) is a dual study model of the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen at the Friedberg Study. It offers company vocational training and a university degree in the package. In around 4 years, graduates will reach a professional qualification as an industrial mechanic with a focus on operating technology and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) university degree in one of the two attractive, 7-semester Degree Courses mechanical engineering or mechatronics.

Advantages for IS+A students:

• IS+A combines a broad mechanical engineering degree with vocational training as an industrial mechanic, so that graduates have a particularly broad range of competence and two training courses.
• IS+A thus offers a future-proof double training, which is very desired in many companies
• IS+A offers basic financial security over the entire duration of the study and a secure first entry into professional life.
• IS+I promotes an above -average study success (duration and final grade) through a wide range of offers and also provides further interdisciplinary skills for further personal development

You can find all further information on the Page of the dual study variants.

Bilingual study variant (German and English)

In the mechanical engineering course there is the opportunity for international students to complete the study in a bilingual variant:

• Study the first 4 semesters in English
• Learn German in parallel - without additional costs
• After 4 semesters (2 years), switch to German -language courses
• Complete with a fully recognized German bachelor's degree
• Extended duration of studies: 9 semesters instead of 7 - for a smooth linguistic integration

With your knowledge of German and technical skills, you are optimally prepared for activity in a German company!

All others Information on the bilingual study variant.

Machine Systems and Construction

You will learn the basics and methods to understand and analyze the behavior of machine systems. The focus is on in-depth knowledge of movement and vibration technology, machine control of sensors, methodical development and construction technology. Factual and methodical knowledge makes it possible to develop new, innovative and economical solutions in professional practice in general mechanical engineering.

Energy and drive technology

In the field of energy technology, you will become familiar with energy conversion and energy efficiency. Special consideration is given to renewable energies in mechanical engineering. The area of ​​drive technology provides you with an overview of the use of the various drive technologies. You will acquire the ability to assess ecological aspects of energy systems.

mobility and lightweight construction

In the field of mobility and lightweight construction, you can acquire special skills for the development and construction of mobility solutions (vehicles) taking lightweight construction into account.

Material and manufacturing technology

The graduates are enabled to have an overview of the spectrum of material and production technology and to optimize the production process chains - within the framework of a holistic view/assessment.

perspectives

Graduates of the mechanical engineering course are able to implement engineering methods for solving a wide range of tasks in practice thanks to the broad-based basic training. By choosing an individual focus, they can design, plan, develop and produce technical systems in their specialist area. The students acquire the ability to apply the knowledge they have acquired in new areas. Digitization in particular offers great opportunities on the labor market, which is characterized by a growing need for mechanical engineers.

The training profile of the bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering meets with many small and medium-sized companies in central Hesse and also nationally. However, there are also many large companies with the appropriate professional orientation as potential employers.

Typical fields of activity for mechanical engineers include:

• The automotive and supplier industry
• Mechanical and plant engineering
• The material processing industry (especially in Central Hesse)
• Energy producers and grid operators
• Companies in automation technology and sensor technology
• Positions in sales and management

Mechanical engineering is so diverse in its orientations that students have a wide range of options for their future career orientation after completing their studies.

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