Mechanical Engineering International Bochum University of Applied Sciences

The English-taught Master's degree programme Mechanical Engineering International is aimed particularly at international students and teaches advanced engineering methods for the analysis, modelling and optimisation of complex technical systems. Students develop scientifically sound solutions and learn to design and implement innovative products, processes and systems independently.

In the Master's degree programme Mechanical Engineering International, you will deepen your engineering expertise, building on a relevant Bachelor’s degree.

Thanks to a flexible selection of modules rather than fixed specialisations, you can develop your professional profile to suit your individual needs. This allows you to tailor your studies specifically to your personal career goals whilst simultaneously building interdisciplinary expertise.

The programme includes mandatory modules such as Advanced Dynamics, Project Management, Smart Manufacturing Systems, Structural Optimisation, Product Lifecycle Management, Smart Robotics, Structural Health Monitoring and Intercultural Training. The programme is complemented by elective modules, project work or extended project work, and the Master's thesis with a colloquium.

Please inform yourself on our website (approximately four months prior to the start).

Admission to the programme requires a first professional qualification with an overall mark of 2.5 or higher or an ECTS grade B or higher in one of the following disciplines:

• Mechatronics
• Mechanical Engineering or
• Electrical Engineering

with 210 credit points, or in a comparable degree programme.

In addition, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in German at A2 CEFR level and in English at C1 CEFR level. For those who have completed a German-language degree programme, proficiency in German is deemed to have been demonstrated; for those who have completed an English-language degree programme, proficiency in English is deemed to have been demonstrated.

Alumni/as of a Bachelor’s degree programme comprising 180 credit points may be admitted on condition that they complete additional bridging modules totalling 30 credit points.

Students have to pay a social contribution fee of approx. 360 EUR per semester, which includes a semester ticket for unlimited use of public transport in Germany ("Deutschlandticket").

The university offers scholarships for international students who are close to completing their studies, face financial hardship, or need to overcome special social challenges. In addition, the Central Student Advisory Service provides guidance on various scholarship opportunities offered by external foundations and organisations throughout Germany.

The university’s Career Service provides individual consultations to support students in planning their professional careers. In addition, it offers workshops on topics such as CV writing, job search strategies, and application processes. Regular events, including career fairs and networking opportunities, help students connect with potential employers and gain insight into the job market.

Finding accommodation in Bochum can take time, especially at the beginning of the semester, so it is recommended to start early. The university provides information and links on its website about student halls, shared flats (Wohngemeinschaften), and private rental options. The International Office also advises on local housing, rental contracts, and tenancy rules. While housing cannot be guaranteed, early planning and proactive research help students secure affordable and convenient accommodation.