Mechanical Engineering University of Duisburg-Essen

The Bachelor's degree programme in Mechanical Engineering offers a thorough engineering education focusing on design and manufacturing of machines and systems. By studying mainly interdisciplinary courses, students acquire the ability and competence to solve complex engineering problems. Next to this solid basic education in mechanical engineering, students are taught the modelling of mathematical and physical processes, plus their computer-aided analysis. This enables students to gain a comprehensive understanding of technical systems and to develop innovative solutions.

In the first semesters, students acquire essential knowledge in mathematics, mechanics, natural sciences and technical representation, all of which is required to soundly comprehend technical systems and develop practical solutions and applications for them.

In further modules, topics such as thermodynamics, materials science, electrical engineering and information technology are covered in greater depth. Systemic and analytical thinking is being encouraged by all teaching staff, a skill that is indispensable for engineering issues and topics.

The Bachelor's degree provides entry either into a Master's degree programme or directly into the professional world of technology. The expertise and key skills acquired during the programme form the basis for a successful career in mechanical engineering and add to shaping the technologies of tomorrow.

The first two semesters offer general orientation, both in the subject matter and the German culture and language. Hence, in the first year, the language of instruction in this Bachelor’s degree programme for the basic subjects is English. In addition, language courses are offered. The remaining four semesters are taught in German and English, and they further the knowledge expected to successfully finish with a degree.

In addition to the compulsory courses in the curriculum, you will have the opportunity to pursue personal engineering interests in elective courses. Methods of teaching include practical laboratory assignments and participation in project team work. Non-technical courses are also integrated into the curriculum which serve to develop soft skills and key qualifications.

The degree programme concludes with the Bachelor’s thesis. The thesis illustrates your ability to work independently and within a given time frame on a specific problem from the field of Engineering using scientific method. Bachelor graduates are qualified to continue their studies in a postgraduate (so-called consecutive) or interdisciplinary Master’s programme. However, you can also use your Bachelor’s degree to enter the job market directly.

An industrial internship in a company is compulsory for all Bachelor's students.

University entrance qualification ("Abitur") or a high school diploma equivalent to the German Abitur, or special university entrance qualification (restricted to certain fields of study, "Fachhochschulreife"), or equivalent

Proof of course grades in Mathematics of 2.5 or better (or equivalent grades) during the last three years prior to the application for this study programme

All students are required to pay an administrative fee of about 350 EUR per semester. The administrative fee includes a monthly ticket for public transport in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, subsidised meals in the university canteen, and administrative services of the university itself.

With an estimated monthly budget of 1,200 EUR, you’ll find Duisburg, Essen, and the surrounding metropolitan area of "Ruhrgebiet" an affordable place to live and study, with great public transport, and student-friendly housing.

The faculty and the teaching and administrative staff all aim to support international students towards academic success and their integration into the German job market after completing their studies. A variety of additional courses on how to relocate to a foreign country and culture, on intercultural communication, on dealing with institutions and finding one's way in them, plus how to enter the German job market successfully all add to your swiftly feeling at home in Germany.

Accommodation is possible both in student housing run by the "Studierendenwerk" and in flats offered on the free housing market. The rent for a room in a student hall of residence is around 350 to 500 EUR per month.

We are a young faculty with a structure unique to Germany. From electrical engineering and information technology to mechanical engineering, materials technology and civil engineering - everything belonging to the field of engineering is united under one roof. Beyond these, medical technology, business administration, and logistics ensure additional multi-perspective study programmes and multidisciplinary research approaches. With some 50 institutes, some 80 professors, and over 7,500 students, we are one of the largest engineering faculties in Germany.

For the Faculty of Engineering, internationalisation is a primary goal for advancing its performance in research and teaching. This includes the faculty-wide range of internationally oriented Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes, the “International Studies in Engineering” (ISE) structure. We also proudly host a large number of guest researchers from all over the world research who add to the international reputation of the Faculty of Engineering.

The multicultural people of the Ruhr area are known for their open-mindedness, inventiveness and a great deal of curiosity. Sports & leisure, gastronomy, arts & culture, numerous shopping opportunities and "special places" – not only the cities of Duisburg and Essen, but the whole metropolitan area has much more to offer than one – or even several – of the largest universities in Germany.