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Sustainable Mechanical Engineering Paderborn University

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

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Mechanical Engineering

Focus

Sustainability and Transformation

Target group

Graduates with a Bachelor's where the degree must contain components in the following fields:

Mathematics, natural sciences and technical areas\t120 ECTS
of which
-\tHigher Mathematics\t\t\t\t\t18 ECTS
-\tEngineering Mechanics\t\t\t\t\t21 ECTS
-\tMaterials Science\t\t\t\t\t\t12 ECTS
-\tTheory of Design\t\t\t\t\t24 ECTS
-\tThermodynamics\t\t\t\t\t\t10 ECTS
-\tMeasurement and Control Engineering\t\t\t\t12 ECTS

The examination board determines compliance with requirements

Annotation

Every machine, every device and every process starts with an idea that needs to be brought to life. Through calculation and design, this gradually takes shape until the final product is complete. From the idea to a functional machine – this is precisely the path that mechanical engineers take. The process requires teamwork as well as technical, analytical and creative roles – and a focus on environmental and economic aspects.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Degree that includes study content in the following areas:

Mathematics, natural sciences and technical areas 120 ECTS
of which
• Higher Mathematics 20 credit points
• Natural Sciences 5 credit points
• Technical Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics 18 credit points
• Materials Engineering 5 credit points
• Design Engineering and Machine Elements 18 credit points
• Thermodynamics 5 credit points
• Production and Manufacturing Engineering 5 credit points
• Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Measurement and Control Engineering 15 credit points

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
  • Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.09. - 15.10.2026.
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.09. - 15.10.2026.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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