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- Master's degree
- Start of studies
- Summer and winter semesters
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- 3 semesters
- Admission mode
- Special conditions
- Study location
- Giessen
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- DE
The Master's program in Mechanical Engineering offers you a future-oriented qualification that provides career prospects in the field of research and development and the assumption of project management and leadership tasks.
Mechanical engineering, as a supplier of complex, innovative, technical products, is of great importance to all sectors of the economy and significantly determines Germany's economic performance. From the fundamentals of materials science to the simulation-based development of sophisticated components and technical systems using state-of-the-art materials, and on to the corresponding manufacturing technologies, the demands on scientific and methodological qualifications are constantly increasing.
The Master's program in Mechanical Engineering offers you the opportunity to delve deeper into topics such as design and production, the fundamentals of vehicle development, measurement and automation technology, or calculation and simulation . Aspects such as project work and economic analysis are, of course, also taken into account.
Studies
Study content
The Master's program builds consecutively on a completed professionally qualifying Bachelor's degree (min. 7 semesters or 210 credit points (CrP) in the field of mechanical engineering or a comparable engineering degree; for 6-semester Degree Courses , the program is possible after additional proof of prior knowledge corresponding to 210 CrP).
The introductory modules Mathematical Methods and Physical Properties of Technical Materials are compulsory for all students. Likewise, the completion of a project worth 5 credit points is mandatory for every student. The Master's program culminates in the writing of the Master's thesis and a colloquium. Furthermore, the Master's program is modular and flexible, allowing for individual specialization.
Focus
It is possible to specialize in the following areas:
- Design and Production (AMB)
- Fundamentals of Vehicle Development (FST)
- Measurement and Automation Technology (MAT)
- Mechanics and Simulation (MES)
Study program
The following is a list of the courses offered in the degree program. The numbers indicate the weekly contact hours (SWS) or the credit points you will receive for successful completion of the course.
In the first two semesters you will choose your specialization and select Elective subjects.
The completion of the Master's thesis (usually in a company) and the defense of this work in the final scientific colloquium mark the end of the studies.
1+2 (without focus)
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical methods | 4 | 5 |
| Physical properties of technical materials | 4 | 5 |
| 8 Elective modules WP 1 (at least two of which must be core modules) | 32 | 40 |
| 1 Elective module WP 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Master's Project 1 | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 1ST + 2ND SEMESTER | 48 | 60 |
1+2 (with focus)
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical methods | 4 | 5 |
| Physical properties of technical materials | 4 | 5 |
| 2 Elective modules belonging to the same study focus | 8 | 10 |
| 6 Elective module WP 1 | 24 | 30 |
| 1 Elective module WP 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Master's Project 1 | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 1ST + 2ND SEMESTER | 48 | 60 |
3
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Master's thesis and colloquium | 2 | 30 |
| TOTAL 3RD SEMESTER | 2 | 30 |
Please refer to the module handbook for the detailed study program.
Key areas
Main modules
A focus is placed on the following 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 upon request.
For such a specialization, depending on the chosen specialization, two modules from the specialization module pool must be taken, and the subsequently chosen topics of the project work and master's thesis must correspond thematically to the respective specialization.
AMB
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing process 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Virtual product development | 4 | 5 |
FST
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Calculation models in automotive engineering | 4 | 5 |
| Lightweight construction in automotive engineering | 4 | 5 |
MAT
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Control technology for industrial robots | 4 | 5 |
| Measurement Technology 3 | 4 | 5 |
MES
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Continuum mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Nonlinear finite elements | 4 | 5 |
If no specialization is desired, two modules from this pool of specialization modules must be taken.
Technical Elective module
In addition to the respective core modules, six technical Elective modules must be selected from the technical Elective module pool. Any unused modules from the core module pool can be chosen as technical Elective courses. A well-structured "recommendation list" provides a guide for selecting sensible module combinations for the desired specialization.
Furthermore, the professors of the ME and EI Department can be approached as mentors to receive support and advice for putting together an individually tailored module combination.
Recommendations for Elective modules
AMB
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| General process simulation | 4 | 5 |
| Continuum mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Piston engines 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Fatigue strength and fracture mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Industrial image processing | 4 | 5 |
| Optics, design and simulation | 4 | 5 |
| Turbomachinery 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Composite materials | 4 | 5 |
| Tribology | 4 | 5 |
| Mechanics of polymer materials | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Materials Mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Practical Mathematics with MATLAB/Octave | 4 | 5 |
| Higher dynamics | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced control engineering | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Computer Science | 4 | 5 |
| Mechanisms and gears | 4 | 5 |
FST
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Continuum mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Piston engines 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Fatigue strength and fracture mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Industrial image processing | 4 | 5 |
| Optics, design and simulation | 4 | 5 |
| Turbomachinery 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Manufacturing process 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Composite materials | 4 | 5 |
| Tribology | 4 | 5 |
| Mechanics of polymer materials | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Materials Mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Virtual product development | 4 | 5 |
| Practical Mathematics with MATLAB/Octave | 4 | 5 |
| Higher dynamics | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced control engineering | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced 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 |
| Fatigue strength and fracture mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Industrial image processing | 4 | 5 |
| Manufacturing process 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Composite materials | 4 | 5 |
| Tribology | 4 | 5 |
| Mechanics of polymer materials | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Materials Mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Virtual product development | 4 | 5 |
| Practical Mathematics with MATLAB/Octave | 4 | 5 |
| Higher dynamics | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced control engineering | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Computer Science | 4 | 5 |
| Mechanisms and gears | 4 | 5 |
MES
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Piston engines 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Fatigue strength and fracture mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Industrial image processing | 4 | 5 |
| Turbomachinery 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Manufacturing process 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Composite materials | 4 | 5 |
| Tribology | 4 | 5 |
| Mechanics of polymer materials | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Materials Mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Virtual product development | 4 | 5 |
| Practical Mathematics with MATLAB/Octave | 4 | 5 |
| Higher dynamics | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced control engineering | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Computer Science | 4 | 5 |
| Mechanisms and gears | 4 | 5 |
Non-technical Elective module
Additionally, a non-technical Elective module must be selected from the non-technical Elective module pool.
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost and profitability calculation | 4 | 5 |
| Intercultural Communication | 4 | 5 |
| Social skills | 4 | 5 |
| Sales management in B2B | 4 | 5 |
Career prospects
Perspectives
A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering further qualifies you for the methodically and scientifically sound handling of demanding tasks in the entire field of mechanical engineering. Accordingly, career prospects are excellent.
The intensive contacts of our Department open up many avenues for carrying out interesting project and master's theses, e.g. in the automotive industry, aerospace engineering, manufacturing technology or product development.
The diverse research activities at the institutes within our Department enable student participation in current research projects (e.g., as research assistants) and ensure the continuous integration of current topics and methods into teaching. Following the Master's program, students have the opportunity to pursue an academic career with the goal of a doctorate at THM via the Research Campus of Central Hessen .
Application and enrolment
Application
- degree
- Master (M.Sc.)
- Standard period of study
- 3 semesters
- Accreditation
- AQAS Cologne
- Study options
- Full-time studies
- Main language of instruction
- German
- Study location
- Giessen
- Cost
- Semester fee
- Requirements
- Admission to the program requires a completed diploma or bachelor's degree (210 credit points) with a final grade of at least "satisfactory" (min. 3.0) in mechanical engineering, energy technology, energy economics & energy management, electrical power engineering for renewable energy systems, or a related field.
For questions regarding admission requirements or the application process, please contact the program director or the Departmentoffice. - Start of studies
- Winter and summer semesters
- Application period
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June 1 to September 1 (winter semester)
December 1 to March 1 (summer semester) - Application period for international students
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Applications are accepted via uni-assist from April 1st to July 15th (winter semester) and from October 1st to January 15th (summer semester)
Further information for international applicants is available from the International Office. - Application
