Mechanical Engineering – Computer-Aided Product Development Albstadt-Sigmaringen University

Master’s Programme in Mechanical Engineering

This Master’s degree programme prepares graduates for a wide range of professional roles in mechanical engineering. Students acquire a broad and up-to-date foundation in the field, with a particular emphasis on advanced applications of computer-aided technologies in engineering and manufacturing.

Throughout the programme, students deepen their expertise by choosing one of three specialisations:

• Engineering – focusing on development and design engineering
• Digitalisation – focusing on digital manufacturing and smart production
• Sustainability – focusing on sustainable solutions in mechanical engineering

Specialisation: Engineering

Students specialising in Engineering expand their knowledge in areas such as finite element methods, drive technology, control engineering, materials science, process and manufacturing informatics, and product data management. The programme strengthens multidisciplinary thinking as well as analytical and problem-solving skills required for complex engineering tasks.

Specialisation: Digitalisation

The Digitalisation specialisation provides in-depth knowledge in automation, process and manufacturing informatics, and product data management. Particular emphasis is placed on digital manufacturing, graphical simulation, and manufacturing simulation. Through project-based learning, students further develop their interdisciplinary, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Specialisation: Sustainability

Students choosing the Sustainability specialisation focus on the development and evaluation of sustainable design and production solutions. The curriculum addresses environmental, economic, and ethical aspects of sustainability, enabling students to assess the sustainability of mechanical engineering products and their manufacturing processes and to apply appropriate evaluation strategies of products in mechanical engineering and their production processes.

Building on the knowledge gained throughout the programme, graduates are equipped to engage in research, develop optimised engineering solutions, and successfully manage complex challenges in modern mechanical engineering.

The programme concludes with a Master’s thesis, which students complete within a period of six months.

The Mechanical Engineering Master's degree programme offers lectures, seminars, labs, practical projects, etc.

It offer three specialisations of studies (two semesters).

Semester 1 and Semester 2

• Core Modules
  • Green Technologies
  • Compulsory Elective Modules
  • Practical Project (AI-Application, Production Technologies, Control Technology Lab)
• Engineering
  • Finite Element Methode (FEM)
  • Applied FEM
  • Control of Mechanical Systems
  • Fatigue of Materials,
  • Structural Optimisation
  • Production Informatics
  • Production Automation
  • Product Data Management (PDM)
  • Smart Materials
• Digitalisation
  • Introduction to Industry 4.0
  • Robotics
  • Graphical Simulation
  • Production Simulation
  • MATLAB-Simulink
  • Industry 4.0 und Digitalisation
  • Applied FEM
• Sustainability
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
  • Eco-Design
  • Circular Management
  • Environmental Risk Management
  • Sustainable Business Models
  • Environmental Guidelines

Semester 3: Master's thesis

Application is possible from the beginning of May for the winter semester and from the beginning of November for the summer semester.

You must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Semester fee 2026: approx. 197 EUR

Estimated costs per month:

• rent: 290 to 330 EUR (depending on the type of room)
• food: 200 to 300 EUR
• health insurance: 130 to 150 EUR
• leisure and travel: depends on your own budget

Part time jobs are offered in the university‘s career centre.

A lot of minor qualification jobs can be found in the surrounding area for the first semesters.

A lot of advanced jobs for engineering students can be found directly in Albstadt or within an 50 km radius in local high-tech companies.

In addition, there is the possibility to work as a student assistant at Albstadt-Sigmaringen University.

Scholarships:

• "Deutschlandstipendium"
• university-wide scholarships
• nationwide scholarships

Find more information about the scholarships here:

https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/im-studium/stipendien

https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/im-studium/stipendien/stipendien-hochschulweit

https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/studieninteressierte/infos-fuer-studieninteressierte/

Finding accommodation in Albstadt is relatively easy. There are both student residences and private rooms and apartments available for rent.

Find more information on house hunting / finding accommodation in Albstadt here: https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/vor-dem-studium/wohnungssuche.