Mechanical Engineering University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer

This degree programme prepares you to become a qualified specialist in the field of mechanical engineering.

The programme lasts three semesters and leads to a Master of Engineering (MEng). The course initially offers advanced modules in general mechanical engineering and modules in management and project management. You also have the opportunity to specialise in the areas of plant engineering, design or production engineering, by choosing from a catalogue of modules in these specialisations. In addition to the lectures, your studies also include a substantial project component. The Master's programme can be studied either entirely in English or in German, but you may also freely choose between English- and German-taught modules.

The Master's degree course in Mechanical Engineering is divided into three parts in the first two semesters. One part of the curriculum (10 CP) consists of two modules with 5 CP each, which are compulsory. Here you will learn leadership and project management skills as well as advanced technical fundamentals.

Part 1:

The compulsory modules are:

• Advanced Project Management for Engineers 5 CP
• Lightweight Construction and Innovative Materials 5 CP

Part 2:

You can specialise in the elective part of the programme. In particular, the specialisations from the Bachelor's degree course in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Engineering, Production Engineering, Design Engineering) and intersections thereof are considered here. You may choose freely from a catalogue, but you must take at least 30 CP (6 modules). For guidance, the modules are marked according to their main subject area (A = plant engineering, P = production engineering, K = design engineering).

Examples for elective modules (in English) are:

• Advanced Vehicle Dynamics
• Advanced ERP Systems
• Energy Process Simulation
• Project Wind Challenge
• Hyperloop Project
• Modular Systems and Module Management
• Advanced Thermodynamics
• Laser Material Processing
• Data Science / Software Development
• Simulation of Production Technology
• Advanced Control Theory

An overview of the modules can be found on the website and in the module handbook.

Part 3:

The third part of the first two semesters is the project area. Here you will learn how to conduct scientific work in technical projects. The aim is to prepare you for management and project management tasks in industry as well as for research work — for example, during a doctorate.

In the third semester, you will complete your Master's thesis, which you can typically carry out in a company or in one of our university's laboratories.

Students may undertake voluntary internships in order to gain insight into industrial work in Germany.

This enables students to take a practical approach to their Master's theses.

For the winter semester (September to January) 
30 September

Summer semester (March to July):
15 March

Students who require a visa should allow sufficient time for the application process and apply well in advance to ensure they arrive at the university in time for the start of the first semester. 

Admission requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial engineering, Energy Efficiency or a comparable degree of seven semesters or 210 ECTS. Further details can be found in the admission regulations. Students who have only 180 ECTS at the beginning of their studies can acquire an additional 30 CP in selected modules. In these cases, the duration of the Master's programme is extended by one semester.

Reliable and certified English or German language skills are required. Proof of English proficiency at B2 level is required: please check the uni-assist English proficiency framework and the admission requirements on our website (one is listed as an example).

Applicants originating from China, India, or Vietnam additionally have to hand in the original certificate of the academic assessment office issued by the German embassy (“Akademische Prüfstelle”). Your application cannot be processed without this certificate. You may find further information here:

• Akademische Prüfstelle des Kulturreferates der Deutschen Botschaft Peking (APS) / academic assessment office at the German Embassy Peking/Beijing: https://www.aps.org.cn/
• Academic Evaluation Center Science Section of the German Embassy New Delhi: https://aps-india.de/
• Akademische Prüfstelle des Kulturreferates der Deutschen Botschaft Hanoi (APS) / academic assessment office at the German Embassy Hanoi: http://www.hanoi.diplo.de/

Students must pay a semester contribution fee of approx. 400 EUR per semester. This covers the cost of the student union contribution and includes the "Semesterticket": a subscription-based public transport ticket for all local public transport, valid in all of Germany.

Compared to other cities in Germany, the living expenses in Emden are rather low. Accommodation costs approximately 200 to 450 EUR per month.

https://www.hs-emden-leer.de/en/university-of-applied-sciences/organization/departments-a-z/international-office/international-students/living-expenses

Research and innovative work for the Master's thesis is usually carried out in cooperation with local industries.

Please note: Foreign students with a residence permit according to § 16 AufenthG in accordance with § 16 (3) may work 120 whole days or 240 half days per calendar year and have the possibility to pursue student jobs.

Application (and enrolment) for graduation scholarships is limited and available during a certain period of the year only. 

Graduation scholarships offered by the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer can be reviewed at:
https://www.hs-emden-leer.de/en/university-of-applied-sciences/organization/departments-a-z/international-office/international-students/scholarships.

The University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer awards scholarships to female students to promote young female academics: fem:talent-Stipendium – Hochschule Emden/Leer (hs-emden-leer.de).

We work in close collaboration with our Career Service and "MyCampus". Thus, we support students in their professional orientation and career entry.

If you study at our University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, you can apply for accommodation at the local residence hall before your arrival in Emden.

There is one fully-furnished student dormitory, called “Steinweg 20”. Residence halls in Emden are not managed by the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer. Rather, they are managed by an independent organisation, the "Studierendenwerk". Therefore, we are not in a position to guarantee an accommodation in such dorms. Please note that move-in times are restricted due to semester dates. 

Find more information here: Studierendenwerk Oldenburg

There are several student dormitories in Emden: 

• Dukegat
• Haus Gödens
• Steinweg
• Douwestraße

Additionally, the International Office has various contacts for students who seek private accommodations.

Studying in Emden means studying at a modern university with a personal atmosphere. Besides the mere facilitation of technical know-how, our educational goals additionally entail fostering creativity and the capacity for teamwork as well as equipping our students with key qualifications. Our highly motivated academic staff enhances the appeal of the respective study programme with efficient learning methods and the commitment to ensure individual support for each and every student.

The course of study takes place in the town of Emden (population 50,000), which is one of the locations of the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer. The university is one of the biggest universities of applied sciences in Lower Saxony. Today 3,563 students study at the various faculties. Because of their coastal location, the region of East Frisia and Emden are popular holiday destinations and offers numerous cultural and recreational facilities. The cost of living is fairly low. Cities such as Hamburg or Amsterdam are within 300 km of Emden. 
http://www.emden.de