Master
Diploma
winter and summer semester
3 semesters
Special conditions
Gießen
semester fee
The master's degree in mechanical engineering offers you a forward-looking qualification that offers career prospects in the field of research and development and the assumption of project management and management tasks.
As a supplier of complex, innovative, technical products, mechanical engineering is of great importance for all areas of the economy and largely determines Germany's economic performance. From the basics of materials science to the simulation-supported development of sophisticated components and technical systems using state-of-the-art materials and the corresponding manufacturing technology, the requirements for scientific and methodical qualifications are increasing.
The master's degree in mechanical engineering gives you the opportunity to work in the fields construction and production, Fundamentals of vehicle development, the Measurement and automation technology, or Calculation and simulation deepen the subject. Aspects such as project work and economic feasibility studies are of course also taken into account.
Studies
study content
The master's programme builds consecutively on a completed professionally qualifying bachelor's degree (at least 7 semesters or 210 credit points (CrP) in the field of mechanical engineering or comparable engineering studies; for 6-semester Degree Courses n, the study is possible after additional proof of previous knowledge according to 210 CrP possible).
The introductory modules Mathematical Methods and Physical properties of engineering materials are compulsory for all students. It is also mandatory for each student to carry out a project work worth 5 credit points. The preparation of the master's thesis and a colloquium complete the master's degree. In addition, the master's programme is modular and flexible and allows for an individual focus.
focus
A specialization is possible in the areas
- Design and Production (AMB)
- Fundamentals of Vehicle Development (FST)
- Measurement and automation technology (MAT)
- Mechanics and Simulation (MES)
study programme
The courses of the degree programme are listed below. The numbers indicate the scope of the event per week (SWS) or the CreditPoints that you receive for successfully participating in the event.
In the first two semesters you will focus on your specialization and select compulsory electives.
The preparation of the master's thesis (usually in a company) and the defense of this work in the final scientific colloquium complete the course.
1+2 (without focus)
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical methods or physical properties of technical materials | 4 | 5 |
| 8 elective modules WP 1 (at least two of them must be focus modules) | 32 | 40 |
| 1 elective module WP 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Master's project work 1 | 4 | 5 |
| OVERALL 1st+2nd SEMESTER | 48 | 60 |
The detailed study programme can be found in the module manual.
focal points
focus modules
A focus is in the areas
- Design and Production (AMB)
- Fundamentals of Vehicle Development (FST)
- Measurement and automation technology (MAT)
- Mechanics and Simulation (MES)
possible, which can be entered on the Master's certificate if desired.
For such a specialization, two modules from the specialization module pool must be taken, depending on the chosen specialization, and the subsequently selected topics of the project work and master's thesis must correspond thematically to the respective specialization.
If no specialization is desired, two modules from this specialization module pool must be taken.
Technical elective modules
In addition to the respective focus modules, 6 technical compulsory elective modules from the technical compulsory elective module pool must be taken. The unoccupied modules from the focus module pool can be selected as technical electives. A well thought-out "list of recommendations" forms a guide for the selection of sensible module combinations for the desired focus.
In addition, the professors of the Department of ME and EI can be approached as a mentor in order to receive supportive advice for the compilation of an individually tailored module composition.
Recommendations for elective modules
AMB
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| General process simulation | 4 | 5 |
| continuum mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Piston machines 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Durability and fracture mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Industrial image processing | 4 | 5 |
| Optics, design and simulation | 4 | 5 |
| flow machines 2 | 4 | 5 |
| composites | 4 | 5 |
| tribology | 4 | 5 |
| Mechanics of polymer materials | 4 | 5 |
| Higher materials mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Practical mathematics with MATLAB/Octave | 4 | 5 |
| Higher dynamics | 4 | 5 |
| Higher control technology | 4 | 5 |
| Higher Computer Science | 4 | 5 |
| mechanisms and gears | 4 | 5 |
FST
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| continuum mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Piston machines 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Durability and fracture mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Industrial image processing | 4 | 5 |
| Optics, design and simulation | 4 | 5 |
| flow machines 2 | 4 | 5 |
| manufacturing process 3 | 4 | 5 |
| composites | 4 | 5 |
| tribology | 4 | 5 |
| Mechanics of polymer materials | 4 | 5 |
| Higher materials mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Virtual product development | 4 | 5 |
| Practical mathematics with MATLAB/Octave | 4 | 5 |
| Higher dynamics | 4 | 5 |
| Higher control technology | 4 | 5 |
| Higher Computer Science | 4 | 5 |
| Analysis and evaluation of refrigeration processes | 4 | 5 |
| mechanisms and gears | 4 | 5 |
MAT
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| continuum mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Durability and fracture mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Industrial image processing | 4 | 5 |
| manufacturing process 3 | 4 | 5 |
| composites | 4 | 5 |
| tribology | 4 | 5 |
| Mechanics of polymer materials | 4 | 5 |
| Higher materials mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Virtual product development | 4 | 5 |
| Practical mathematics with MATLAB/Octave | 4 | 5 |
| Higher dynamics | 4 | 5 |
| Higher control technology | 4 | 5 |
| Higher Computer Science | 4 | 5 |
| mechanisms and gears | 4 | 5 |
MES
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Piston machines 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Durability and fracture mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Industrial image processing | 4 | 5 |
| flow machines 2 | 4 | 5 |
| manufacturing process 3 | 4 | 5 |
| composites | 4 | 5 |
| tribology | 4 | 5 |
| Mechanics of polymer materials | 4 | 5 |
| Higher materials mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Virtual product development | 4 | 5 |
| Practical mathematics with MATLAB/Octave | 4 | 5 |
| Higher dynamics | 4 | 5 |
| Higher control technology | 4 | 5 |
| Higher Computer Science | 4 | 5 |
| mechanisms and gears | 4 | 5 |
job prospects
perspectives
With the master's degree in mechanical engineering, you qualify further for the methodical and scientifically sound processing of demanding tasks in the entire field of mechanical engineering. The professional prospects are correspondingly good.
The intensive contacts in our department open up many avenues for the implementation of interesting project and master's theses, for example in the automotive industry, aerospace technology, manufacturing technology or product development.
The diverse research activities at the institutes in our department enable students to work on current research projects (e.g. as research assistants) and ensure the constant feedback of current topics and methods into teaching. After completing your master's degree, you have the opportunity to pursue an academic career with the aim of obtaining a doctorate at THM via the Research Campus of Central Hessen .
Application and enrolment
application
degree Normal period accreditation forms of study main language of instruction Place of study, location Costs |
Master (MSc) 3 semesters AQAS Cologne full-time study German Gießen semester fee |
| requirements | The prerequisite for admission to the course is a completed diploma or bachelor's degree (210 credit points) with a final grade of at least good (at least 2.5) in the fields of mechanical engineering, energy technology, energy management & energy management, electrical energy technology for regenerative energy systems or a related one Subject area. If you have any questions about the admission requirements or the application, please contact the course director or the department secretariat. |
| start of studies | winter and summer semester |
| application period |
June 1 to September 1 (winter semester) |
| Application period for international applicants |
April 1 to July 15 (winter semester) and October 1 to January 15 (summer semester). uni-assist. |
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