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Mechanical engineering Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Degree
Master of Science
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Karlsruhe

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Mechanical Engineering

Focus

Automotive Engineering, Energy and Environmental Engineering, Mechatronics and Microsystems Technology, Product Development and Design, Production Engineering, Materials and Structures for High-performance Systems

Target group

Bachelor graduates and graduates with comparable degrees

If applicants are unable to demonstrate the abilities described in the admissions regulations, they may qualify for the degree program by passing a written entrance exam.

Annotation

The degree course is normally in German. It is possible to apply for an international double degree programme after the start of your studies. For further information see http://www.intl.kit.edu/ostudent/3740.php

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Area of study

  • Partner institution: Instituto Tecnologico de Buenos Aires in Argentine Republic (International degree: M.Sc.)
  • Partner institution: KAIST Daejon in Republic of Korea (International degree: M.Sc.)
  • Partner institution: CDHK, Tongji, Universität in People's Republic of China (International degree: M.Sc.)

Admission requirements

Minimum achievements in certain subjects, see admission statutes
If no proof of minimum knowledge and achievements is possible, prospective students can be enrolled at KIT after a successful written entrance examination.
Language proficiency in German or English

Lecture period

Summer semester 2027: 19.04.2027 - 31.07.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2025/2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired

Summer semester (2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.12.2026 - 31.03.2027
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.12.2026 - 31.03.2027
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.12.2026 - 31.03.2027
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

Fees for international students from non-EU countries
Fees for second degree

https://www.sle.kit.edu/imstudium/gebuehren.php

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English

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