Mechanical Engineering (BEng) Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences

There is a long-term global demand for graduates with engineering degrees. The central task in almost all industries is the process of inventing and developing new products. This includes product design and product creation. Increasing digitalisation is changing the requirements for new products and production systems. Much more complex "intelligent" products need to be developed and produced in less time. Globalisation is also putting the industry under enormous pressure, which has been exacerbated by the recent crisis. In addition to shorter development times, costs must be significantly reduced in order to remain competitive.

Our Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering combines a broad engineering foundation with application-oriented subjects that teach methods and skills that can be directly applied in professional practice to best meet the needs of industry. In addition, this Bachelor's degree is complemented by a comparatively high level of language and cultural skills, as students come from many different countries. This part of the programme is in line with industry requirements for future graduates. Graduates are increasingly expected to be able to work in a team, speak foreign languages, and have international experience. This programme equips students with these competencies accordingly.

The regular start of the programme is in the winter semester. Beginning in the summer semester is possible, too. But not all lectures of the first semester are offered in summer.

The programme itself offers numerous possibilities for practical academic training and project work, partly in combination with local companies. Depending on personal interests and upon agreement, students have to complete an individual project in Mechanical Engineering (7 ECTS) within a running research project and an additional development project (4 ECTS). The Bachelor's thesis and the mandatory industrial placement are typically undertaken at a company either within or outside the university's region.

https://www.hs-kl.de/en/studying/application/entry-requirements

Approx. 250 EUR to 300 EUR (social fee for canteen, public transport, etc.)

Approx. 700 EUR is usually enough to cover personal expenses.

There are very good possibilities at the university or in town.

Limited scholarships are available, e.g. Deutschlandstipendium (https://www.deutschlandstipendium.de/deutschlandstipendium/de/services/english/english_node.html).

Student residences are typically dispersed throughout the city. The private market offers further possibilities. Rent is approx. 250 EUR to 300 EUR per month.

Detailed information is available here: https://www.hs-kl.de/fileadmin/international/international-office/io/pdf/How_to_find_accommodation_KL.pdf.

Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences perceives itself as a modern university for applied sciences and design. It offers over 40 different Bachelor's and Master's programmes. More than 6,500 students and around 160 full-time professors learn, teach and carry out research at five departments on four campuses in Kaiserslautern, Pirmasens and Zweibrücken. Numerous partnerships with national and international institutions and enterprises not only guarantee practice-oriented study programmes but also high academic quality.

Kaiserslautern has about 100,000 inhabitants and is the centre of the German Palatinate region. The city has a long history and a rich cultural life with theatres, museums, musical events, and several cinemas. To the south of the city lies the Palatinate Forest, one of Central Europe's largest forests, providing an ideal setting for outdoor activities such as sports and hiking. Additionally, visitors can explore ancient castles of significant historical importance within the forest's vicinity. For sports enthusiasts, Kaiserslautern offers several swimming pools, a climbing centre, and many other activities. Kaiserslautern is developing as a scientific centre, attracting more and more researchers in fields as varied as information technology, materials science, and many others. The city is well connected to major European centres (one and a half hours to Frankfurt and two and a half hours to Paris by high-speed train).