Mechanical Engineering – Specialisation Energy and Process Engineering University of Siegen

The goal of the university programme is to provide students with a subject-specific education in academic, personal, and social terms. The Master’s programme builds upon the foundational knowledge and specialisations gained in a prior Bachelor’s programme, enabling students to acquire an in-depth academic education in mechanical engineering with a specialisation in Energy and Process Engineering. Students are actively involved in research throughout the programme. Furthermore, through elements such as the internship conducted alongside the programme and the Master’s thesis with colloquium, key competencies — including communication and teamwork skills, presentation and public speaking abilities, and project management—as well as the ability to utilise modern information technologies, are further developed. Within the specialisation modules, students are integrated into engineering research. Through the colloquium at the conclusion of the Master’s thesis, students consolidate their ability to present engineering projects at the Master’s level. The programme prepares students for career paths that require advanced qualifications as mechanical engineers. It aims to train both professionals in leadership roles within the development and research departments of commercial enterprises and the next generation of scientists, as it generally opens the door to pursuing a doctorate in engineering upon completion of the Master’s programme.

First, second, and third semesters: postgraduate courses in Advanced Fluid Dynamics, Advanced Thermodynamics, and Signal Processing with the corresponding laboratories, as well as more than 18 elective modules are available so that each student can individually enhance their skills and knowledge.

Fourth semester: Master's thesis in one of the active research groups of the department.

Grades and credit points are based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

An internship of six weeks is included in the programme. The internship may be replaced by a course module.

Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline issued by an approved university. Applicants should have excellent scores in the degree they obtained. For detailed information, visit Master in Mechanical Engineering – How to Apply | Universität Siegen.

Students have to pay a semester contribution of approximately 372 EUR, which is due before the start of each semester, as part of (re-)registration. This fee covers the cost of a public transport ticket (valid for six months in all of Germany), a social services contribution, and student activities.

The city of Siegen has very moderate costs for accommodation, offering attractive living conditions for students. Living expenses range from only 800 EUR to 1,000 EUR per month, including rent, health insurance, food, clothing, learning materials, phone/Internet, travel expenses, entertainment, and sports. This estimated cost of living can vary depending on lifestyle, type of accommodation, budget, and spending habits.

It is important that students plan and manage their finances throughout the duration of the degree programme to ensure they have enough funds to cover semester contributions and living costs.

Students can find part-time jobs with the help of the job placement service of the university. Siegen and the surrounding area are home to a large number of medium-sized industrial enterprises (SMEs), or so-called hidden champions in electrical and mechanical engineering. Some bigger examples include the companies SMS and Achenbach Buschhütten. A lot of smaller, yet very successful and quickly growing high-tech companies are located here as well, for instance, PMD Technologies and Asentics, which are spin-off companies of the university. Therefore, there are employment prospects in the region, particularly for positions that are available during the semester break and following graduation.

Students at the University of Siegen can apply for the “Deutschlandstipendium / Studienförderfonds”, which can cover part of the students' cost of living. Scholarships for doctoral students are available at the House of Young Talents of the University of Siegen.

The career services team helps with all questions regarding career entry and career planning. It offers information on occupational fields, helps with the career-related structuring of studies and provides direct support with individual coaching and consulting services when it comes to finding a good career start after graduation.

Furthermore, the programme "Forging International Talents - FIT in Siegen" specifically supports international students during their whole studies with a focus on preparation for the German job market. Additionally, the offers of the "Alumniverbund" provide a good opportunity to network and to benefit from the experiences of former students.

There are student residences (dormitories) of the "Studierendenwerk" (student services) close to the university. The rent for a room is between 240 EUR and 460 EUR. Please be aware that German universities do not usually have campus systems like universities in some other countries, where all students can find accommodation directly on the university property. Therefore, some students might have to find rooms on their own. The private accommodation costs per room are 400 EUR on average. Detailed information concerning general accommodation can be found here.

Early application/search is advisable.