Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (dual, practice-integrated)

In the three-and-a-half-year dual Bachelor's degree program, theory (at the university) and practice (during the time spent at the company) alternate. The program begins with an introductory phase in August, during which students become familiar with the company and its operations and processes. Lectures for the first semester begin in October. Practical phases place after the first, second, and third semesters. Following the fourth semester, the fifth semester offers the opportunity for individual specialization or a semester abroad. The sixth semester is followed by project-based learning. Apart from two-day theory modules at StudiumPlus, students work at their partner company, tackling larger projects. The seventh semester begins with the practical component of the thesis at the company. This is followed by theoretical block modules at the university. In the final month of the program, students prepare for the colloquium, which takes place at the end of the studies, while working at the company.

Digital Elective module

The Elective modules of the 5th semester of the dual Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng.) are generally held as virtual courses. These are conducted live according to the regular timetable via a video conferencing system.

A full university degree, intensive practical experience, and above-average career opportunities: This is the prospect StudiumPlus offers motivated and high-achieving young people. StudiumPlus is an innovative dual study program. It is backed by three strong partners: the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM), the largest university of applied sciences in Hesse; the Competence Center for Dual Studies StudiumPlus e. V. (CCD), which unites over 950 partner companies and institutions; and the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Central Hesse, led by the Lahn-Dill Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

Further information is available from StudiumPlus.

The field of General Mechanical Engineering encompasses the areas of design and industrial production, i.e., the methods involved in creating a product. Students learn to find answers to complex engineering questions. They are empowered to apply and implement engineering methods to solve diverse problems in general mechanical engineering, enabling them to plan, develop, and produce technical systems in their respective fields. The simulation of the mechanical behavior of components and automation technology, as a cross-cutting subfield of engineering, complete the curriculum.

The detailed study program can be found in the module handbook.

Within the field of design, students acquire theoretical and technical know-how for the development of machines, devices and tools for the production of industrial products with complex shapes and contours, taking into account functional, usability and material-appropriate aspects.

The detailed study program can be found in the module handbook.

The field of refrigeration and air conditioning technology trains mechanical engineers specifically for this area. This encompasses everything from air conditioning system construction and various cooling technologies to heating system construction. Important and contemporary topics covered within this specialization include the design and implementation of climate chambers, where experiments can be conducted under very specific temperature conditions for research purposes. Furthermore, the field of refrigeration and air conditioning technology would be inconceivable today without the integration of renewable energies.

The detailed study program can be found in the module handbook.

Hygiene design is a sub-discipline of special-purpose machine construction. Particularly in the food and pharmaceutical industries, machines, systems, and components must be designed and built according to the highest hygiene standards. This specialization teaches design principles that avoid structural weaknesses that could promote hygiene-related hazards. Key aspects of hygiene design include ensuring that materials, surfaces, and structural elements are easy to clean and that the microbiological conditions for germ formation and bacterial growth are addressed.

The detailed study program can be found in the module handbook.

The degree program offers diverse career opportunities. Graduates can take on specialist and management roles in, for example, the following areas:

• Automotive and supplier industry
• Mechanical and plant engineering
• Molding industry
• Packaging machinery manufacturing

degree

Bachelor (B.Eng.)

Standard period of study

7 semesters

Accreditation

ZEvA Hannover

Study options

Dual, full-time

Main language of instruction

German

Study location

Wetzlar, Bad Hersfeld, Frankenberg, Biedenkopf, Limburg

Cost

Semester fee

Requirements

1. A university entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) or A-levels. If you do not meet this requirement, you can gain admission by taking and passing the examination for professionally qualified applicants or by applying for university entrance with a secondary school leaving certificate (pilot project).

2. A study contract with a company or institution that is already part of the CCD network, or a new company that you can recruit for StudiumPlus and the CCD.

The StudiumPlus team will support you with any questions regarding application and admission .

Start of studies

Winter semester

Enrollment period

July 17 to September 20 (winter semester)

Application

Option 1: You apply to one of our partner companies.
An overview of the study places offered by our partner companies is

available

Option 2: You apply to a new company.
Contact a company directly that is not yet a StudiumPlus partner. We would be happy to work with you to convince the company of our concept.

After receiving confirmation from the company, you enroll at THM team is available to answer any questions you may have about the application and admission process. StudiumPlus