Mechanical Engineering (BEng) SRH University

From an international perspective, the Bachelor’s degree course of study in Mechanical Engineering is a very typical and traditional engineering degree course for Germany, whose graduates are in high demand on the national and international job market.

The duration of the Bachelor’s degree programme is 42 months with a total of 210 ECTS that must be earned.

The degree programme is divided into five-week blocks – following our CORE principle. There is an exam for each module in the fifth week. This ensures that competencies are acquired in a focused way.

The Bachelor’s course of study includes a practical phase (internship) and a Bachelor’s thesis (16 weeks).

The programme includes (excerpt):

• Mathematics and natural sciences
• Fundamentals of engineering sciences: from physics and material sciences to engineering mechanics and thermodynamics
• Electrical engineering
• Technical construction and computer aided design
• Product development: innovation und economics
• Automation and control
• Programming
• Introduction to quality management
• Technical thermodynamics
• Automotive and propulsion technology
• Machine elements and dynamics
• Innovation in product development
• Advanced mathematics and numerical analysis: FEM simulation
• Introduction to fluid mechanics
• Heat transfer
• Applied thermo-fluid science
• Elective courses are available: battery technology; professional CAD; medical engineering; power plant engineering; digital transformation–Internet of things (IoT) and many more….

The small student groups (maximum 35 students per group), the mentoring system, and the open-door policy as well as the renowned, experienced teaching staff guarantee special and very individual study conditions and attention.

Internships are available. (All undergraduate students are required to complete an internship in their third year.)

University entrance qualification

During the selection process, your academic performance, professional experience, and personal phone or video interviews will be taken into account.

None

Approx. 950 to 1,000 EUR per month for personal expenses

Students may purchase a discounted semester ticket or a discounted "Deutschlandticket" for public transport.

Working as a non-EU citizen: In possession of a valid German residence permit for study purposes, you are allowed to work for up to 120 full days (full day = eight hours per day) or 240 half days (half day = four hours) during the calendar year. However, freelance work is not permitted. Internships that are mandatory for the successful completion of your studies at SRH do not count towards the above-named 120 full days.

Employment that is considered “student part-time work” ("studentische Nebentätigkeit", e.g. employment as a student worker at a university or in a university-related organisation or "Werkstudent" activities at companies that are related to your studies) can be done without any time restrictions.

There is a special scholarship available. The "Deutschlandstipendium" is a special scholarship programme supported by the German government and private companies.
Find other scholarships that are relevant to your application here.

We offer individual career counselling services in our Career Development Centre. This is where you will find courses on how to prepare for job applications and interviews, covering techniques such as body language and voice training, as well as continued education offerings such as our business skills certificate. In addition, you can access job listings on the university website.

On-campus housing is available. Please contact SRH Campus Apartments for information.