Mechanical engineering Mechatronics

The wide range of elective modules, combined with only one compulsory module, gives you maximum flexibility to tailor your studies. You can follow your personal interests and inclinations by choosing from four specializations (General Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics and Robotics / Simulation / Materials and Production Engineering) or broaden your expertise by not choosing a specialization.

Thanks to our close ties with regional industry, the course content is particularly practice- and project-oriented, frequently incorporating current research and development topics from our diverse laboratories. You will learn and work extensively in teams. Study projects at our partner companies or in our laboratories provide ideal preparation for your final master's thesis.

The following is a list of the courses offered in this degree program. The numbers indicate the weekly contact hours (SWS) or the credit points you will receive for successful completion of the course. A total of 90 credit points must be earned. You can find information about the content of each course in the module handbook.

The program is structured so that you can begin your studies in either the summer or winter semester. Students starting in the winter semester begin with the content of the second semester. 

If you wish to have one of the four specializations listed on your Master's degree certificate, you must select 6 modules from ElectiveBlock 2 within the respective specialization. The module assignments can be found under the heading "Specializations". 

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

This specialization aims at a broad expansion and deepening of knowledge in many areas of mechanical engineering, building upon, for example, a relevant bachelor's degree. It thus offers students the opportunity to demonstrate their stronger focus on mechanical engineering without precluding the possibility of integrating specific areas of mechatronics. The methodological, personal, and social skills to be acquired remain identical to the basic competency profile.

Areas of responsibility

Diverse areas of responsibility in mechanical engineering, e.g.:

• Calculation of complex machine systems, especially regarding their motion and vibration behavior, technical systems in the field of fluid and thermodynamics, power plant technology, plant engineering, gas turbine technology, electrotechnical systems for machine control and machine regulation.
• Simulation for the analysis of technical and engineering problems, but also tasks in the business administration field, especially in the cost calculation of technical products.

Of the nine modules to be selected from Elective Block 2, totaling 45 ECTS credits, six modules totaling 30 ECTS credits must be chosen from the following list. The remaining three Elective modules, totaling 15 ECTS credits, can be freely selected from Elective Block 2. The restriction that only modules not already taken during the Bachelor's program may be selected also applies here.

The increasing use of robotic systems – particularly in assembly and production technology – necessitates increasing digitalization on the path to "Industry 4.0". Graduates of this specialization acquire in-depth knowledge in the fields of sensor technology and measurement technology, machine vision, and modern AI applications using neural networks, up to and including autonomous driving systems and robots.

Areas of responsibility

Job opportunities for graduates specializing in mechatronics and robotics can be found particularly in the following areas:

• the application and development of electromagnetic, acoustic, optical and radiation-sensitive sensors,
• the design, analysis and implementation of digital algorithms for processing sensor data using statistical processing algorithms,
• the development of algorithms for planar and spatial object and pattern recognition,
• the solution of industrial tasks that require non-contact object detection and measurement using optical means,
• the application of virtual tools and methods of digital factory planning with regard to possibilities and application limits and in the business management area, especially in the cost calculation of technical products.

Of the nine modules to be selected from Elective Block 2, totaling 45 ECTS credits, six modules totaling 30 ECTS credits must be chosen from the following list. The remaining three Elective modules, totaling 15 ECTS credits, can be freely selected from Elective Block 2. The restriction that only modules not already taken during the Bachelor's program may be selected also applies here.

The focus area "Simulation" is on imparting competence for diverse applications of today's calculation and simulation methods and their mathematical foundations and models for the theoretical assessment of the properties of materials, structures, machines and systems, or their optimization approaches.

Areas of responsibility

Job opportunities for graduates specializing in simulation can be found particularly in the area of:

• of plant engineering for the theoretical verification of the overall process of technical product development and optimization,
• the analysis of technical and engineering problems (FEM; CFD; CAS; MKS, etc.) using simulation methods,
• in the design of models for technical systems, for determining the economic value of potential solutions, and in the business administration field, especially in the cost calculation of technical products.

Of the nine modules to be selected from Elective Block 2, totaling 45 ECTS credits, six modules totaling 30 ECTS credits must be chosen from the following list. The remaining three Elective modules, totaling 15 ECTS credits, can be freely selected from Elective Block 2. The restriction that only modules not already taken during the Bachelor's program may be selected also applies here.

Given the diversity and continuous development of metallic and non-metallic materials, future engineers and managers should be able to assess changes in material properties during processing. The optimization of manufacturing technologies, which is accompanied by increasing digitalization and networking of complex production chains in all areas of manufacturing technology to increase the degree of automation, requires a growing convergence of mechanical engineering and mechatronics. Graduates specializing in materials and production engineering are qualified to address scientifically and technically demanding issues in the field of materials and production engineering and to holistically optimize complex manufacturing process chains.

Areas of responsibility

Materials are a key factor in the development of innovative products today. Graduates specializing in materials and production engineering find opportunities particularly in the following areas:

• of material and product development processes as well as in the manufacturing of corresponding components,
• the appropriate and future-proof selection, application and optimization of materials, semi-finished products and components,
• the modeling of the properties of metallic and non-metallic materials,
• the application of methods/principles of Lean Management and Lean Production in conjunction with digitalization for transformation, as well as tools and methods of digital factory planning with regard to possibilities and application limits;
• Business cost calculation of new materials and new technical products.

Of the nine modules to be selected from Elective Block 2, totaling 45 ECTS credits, six modules totaling 30 ECTS credits must be chosen from the following list. The remaining three Elective modules, totaling 15 ECTS credits, can be freely selected from Elective Block 2. The restriction that only modules not already taken during the Bachelor's program may be selected also applies here.

Almost regardless of the economic climate, the demand for graduates with expertise in both engineering disciplines is steadily increasing. The fields of application and the requirements are evolving rapidly. Your potential career opportunities are growing at the same rate, both regionally and internationally.

In addition to highly customizable professional qualifications, we foster your skills in project and technology management, preparing you ideally for leadership positions in research, development, planning, production, and marketing of complex technical systems. The Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree also opens doors to careers in higher-level civil service positions within the federal or state governments, and for particularly high-achieving students, it can even pave the way for further academic pursuits, including a doctorate.

The dual study program (ms+i) has the primary goal of providing students with the competency objectives of the regular study program and scientifically supporting the transfer of knowledge acquired at the university into professional practice. Through dual practical phases planned jointly with partner companies, students are to be exceptionally well prepared, both professionally and personally, for their future careers. As with the dual Bachelor's programs, the academic success and personal development of Master's engineers are supported through targeted programs to ensure they are well-prepared for future leadership roles.

ms+i benefits for students

• ms+i combines a broad-based engineering science degree with a direct link to professional practice in partner companies
• ms+i offers basic financial security alongside further qualification in the Master's program
• ms+i offers a secure entry into professional life.
• ms+i promotes above-average academic success (duration and final grade) through a wide range of offerings and also imparts further interdisciplinary skills to prepare for future leadership roles

You can find all further information on the page about dual study models.

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

Friedberg

Cost

Semester fee

Requirements

Admission to the program requires a completed university degree (Bachelor's, Diploma) with a final grade of at least "satisfactory" (2.8 or better) in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field, demonstrating sufficient subject knowledge. For questions regarding the application process, please contact the program coordinator.

Start of studies

Winter and summer semesters

Application period

June 1 to September 1 (winter semester)
December 1 to March 1 (summer semester)

Application period for international students

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

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